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Tompkins County Rapid Medical Response program wins award

Tompkins County Rapid Medical Response program wins award

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ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — The Tompkins County Rapid Medical Response program is receiving recognition.

According to a recent report from the Tompkins County Department of Emergency Response, the program has been selected as the Central New York EMS Agency of the Year for 2026. The Rapid Medical Response team will be recognized at an awards dinner in September.

The award puts the program in automatic consideration for the New York State EMS Agency of the Year – that winner will be announced this fall.

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