Mercy Flight

04/13/2026

As we celebrate National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, we want to recognize the voices you may never see—but rely on every day.

To our Mercy Flight dispatchers: although your work happens behind the scenes, its impact is felt in every mission we complete. We are grateful for your professionalism and the quiet strength you bring to this job every single day. Thank you for all that you do!

04/13/2026

Join us for our monthly Virtual CME session as we explore the critical intersection of behavioral health, EMS, and law enforcement.

When: Wednesday, April 15 | 7:00 PM

Where: Virtual Only (Registration Required!)

Credits: 1 Hour of CME awarded for attendance.

Our Presenter: Jill, Behavioral Health Clinician for the Town of Hamburg Police Department and partner through Endeavor Health Services. Jill operates through a Co-Response model, responding directly to 911 calls to provide de-escalation and bridge the gap between emergency services and community resources.

Key Learning Points:
- Evidence-based de-escalation techniques for on-scene response.
- Improving EMS interactions during active mental health crises.
- Navigating the Co-Response model to improve patient outcomes.

Register Now: https://events.ninthbrain.com/?companyId=12137

04/01/2026

We were excited to welcome nursing students from Alfred State College (SUNY College of Technology) to our Olean base for an inside look at life in flight medicine.

Led by Tina LeMaire, MSN, RN, Assistant Director of the Nursing Department, these future nurses toured our base and learned firsthand what it takes to become a flight nurse - combining critical care skills, quick decision-making, and teamwork in high-pressure environments.

Students had the opportunity to meet and learn from members of our flight crew, including Chief Flight Paramedic Eric Barkey, Flight Nurse (in training) Trisha Sebastian, and Flight Nurse Shadoe Fowler. Our crew shared their experiences, answered questions, and offered insight into this rewarding and challenging career path.

We love connecting with the next generation of healthcare professionals and giving them a glimpse into the lifesaving work we do every day. Thank you for visiting Mercy Flight!

03/20/2026

How we've missed you!

03/19/2026

Join Mercy Flight EMS This Summer!

Mercy Flight EMS is now hiring EMTs, AEMTs, AEMT-CCs, and Paramedics to support this summer’s Live Nation concerts at Darien Lake and other exciting special events!

If you’re a dedicated, skilled medical professional looking for a unique experience filled with live music, energy, and meaningful public safety work, this is your chance.

Be part of an unforgettable season and serve the community while enjoying the best of summer events!

Apply now: https://www.mercyflight.org/join-our-team/

03/18/2026

🚜 Virtual CME Tonight – 7:00 PM

Mechanized Mayhem: Managing Farm Injuries

Farm injuries can be complex, high-risk, and time-sensitive. Tonight we’ll break down real-world management, common pitfalls, and what matters most in the first few minutes.

Instructor: Salomon Valdez, Flight Paramedic

Join us at 7 PM!
Registration Link: https://events.ninthbrain.com/Public/Events/Default.aspx?companyId=12137

1 Hour of CME awarded!
Virtual Only! Hosted on Riverside.

03/11/2026

BIG News about the BASH for Mercy Flight...

We’re thrilled to announce that West Herr Auto Group is returning as the Presenting Sponsor of the event!

Join us in thanking West Herr for their continued support and commitment to Mercy Flight and the communities we serve.

03/10/2026

A huge thank you to Hamburg Gaming for their continued partnership and support of Mercy Flight!

Through their charity campaign, guests had the opportunity to donate a portion of their winnings to a local charity at checkout. An incredible $8,364 was raised to support Mercy Flight’s lifesaving mission!

We’re grateful to Hamburg Gaming and everyone who chose to Mercy Flight for their donation. Accepting the check from Hamburg Gaming's Director of Marketing Ashley Ruckinger is Mercy Flight's Director of Finance Joe Czyrny.

02/16/2026

Kids crash fast. Spotting trouble early matters.

Join us this Wednesday at 7:00 PM for a virtual CME on pediatric airways and common respiratory emergencies in the field. We’ll walk through warning signs, quick assessments, and practical techniques you can use on your very next call.

Presented by Shadoe Fowler, Flight Nurse and Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator (BS, RN, CEN, CPEN, TCRN, CFRN)

Hosted on Riverside
Registration required: https://events.ninthbrain.com/Public/Events/Default.aspx?companyId=12137

02/16/2026

In observance of Presidents’ Day, we wish our community a safe and peaceful holiday.

02/09/2026

https://vimeo.com/1161183269/18aea45279?fl=pl&fe=sh If you missed it on Friday, here’s the Catholic HealthTV spot we were honored to be part of! It premiered during the Olympics and will continue to run throughout the Games. Thank you again to Catholic Health for asking us to participate!

This is "CATHOLIC HEALTH_RWTC_60s_FINALrev3" by Crowley Webb on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

02/02/2026

Well… he saw his shadow. Of course he did.

So yes, six more weeks of winter because apparently, Mother Nature didn’t get the memo that we’re all over it.

Stay warm, stay safe, and remember… spring will eventually return.