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ROTTERDAM EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES INC

SCHENECTADY, NY · EIN 571160169 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE E62 · Health Care · Medium ($1M-$10M) · remsinc.org
revenue
$2.0M
expenses
$2.2M
net assets
$440K
employees
58
program ratio
99%
mission · from form 990

PROVIDE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE TOWNS OF ROTTERDAM, NY AND PRINCETOWN, NY

profile · synthesized from sources

Rotterdam Emergency Medical Services (REMS) provides Advanced Life Support ambulance services to residents of Rotterdam and Princetown, New York. Operating as a nonprofit since 1939, the organization responds to over 4,200 emergency calls annually, delivering emergency medical care through two 24/7-staffed stations. REMS also participates in mutual aid agreements to support neighboring communities during high-demand periods.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Advanced Life Support Ambulance Service
Provides 24/7 emergency medical response with paramedics and EMTs to the Town of Rotterdam, including transport to hospitals and on-scene care
Mutual Aid Program
Participates in the Schenectady County Emergency Medical Services Mutual Aid Plan, providing and receiving emergency medical support from neighboring agencies as needed
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Emergency Ambulance & Medical Response 3 activities
    • Operates a two-tier emergency medical response system in rural areas
      Deploys a two-tier emergency response model in rural parts of Rotterdam, where local fire departments provide initial Basic Life Support and REMS units deliver Advanced Life Support for higher acuity care.
    • Provides Advanced Life Support ambulance service in Rotterdam, NY
      Provides Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance services to residents of the Town of Rotterdam, operating as the primary EMS provider in most areas. Services include emergency response, patient care, and transport by paramedics and EMTs, with coverage for 28,845 residents across 36.5 square miles.
    • Provides mutual aid emergency medical services to neighboring communities
      Participates in the Schenectady County Emergency Medical Services Mutual Aid Plan and provides emergency medical coverage to neighboring communities, including Princetown, NY, during high-demand periods, resource shortages, or emergencies.
  • Medical Records Access & Privacy Compliance 1 activity
    • Manages patient health information for treatment, billing, and operations
      Uses and discloses protected health information for patient treatment, billing insurance, collecting payments, and conducting quality assurance, training, and licensing programs to maintain standards of care.
  • Interfacility Medical Transport Services 1 activity
    • Provides non-emergency medical transportation and patient support services
      Offers non-emergency ambulance transport services, including scheduled transports and patient reminders, and provides referrals for preventative care, chronic condition management, and minor illnesses.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.95M
Contributions & grants$5100%
Program service revenue$1.93M99%
Investment income$1010%
Other revenue$20K
expenses
Total expenses$2.15M
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.45M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$441K
Cash$226K
Investments$0
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$440K
Liquid reserves1.3 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -22.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DEAN ROMANO KEY EMPLOYEE 40 $94K
board members · 5
  • CATHIE STEVENS — DIRECTOR
  • KEITH COLLINS — PRESIDENT
  • KEVIN MERCOGLIN — DIRECTOR
  • ROBERT PHILIPS — VICE PRESIDENT
  • YVONNE CLEVELAND — SEC/TREASURER
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • Capital Region's health care systems Partner — Collaborates with regional health care systems to manage patient flow and emergency department demand.
  • Schenectady County Emergency Medical Services Network — Member of the Schenectady County Emergency Medical Services Mutual Aid Plan, coordinating emergency coverage with other agencies.
  • Square Partner — Provides online donation processing through integration with Square's payment platform.
  • United States Department of Health and Human Services Government — Subject to oversight and compliance requirements by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding patient privacy rights.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Emergency Care Navigation
    methodology: care_navigation
    By directing patients to appropriate levels of care, we reduce strain on emergency departments and ensure timely access for critical cases because accurate triage prevents system overload and aligns patient needs with optimal care settings.
  • Geographically Proximate Dispatch Protocol
    methodology: geographic_proximity_dispatch
    By using geographically proximate units during mutual aid situations, we ensure timely emergency medical response when primary resources are unavailable, because closer units reduce transport and response times.
  • Two-Tier Emergency Response System
    methodology: two-tier_emergency_response
    By deploying fire department first responders to initiate care while awaiting Advanced Life Support units, we improve emergency response efficiency and patient outcomes in rural areas because early intervention reduces critical treatment delays.