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On May 23rd, 2017 we had the distinct honor of sponsoring and attending the 25th Anniversary Dinner for Stamford Emergency Medical Services, Inc. (SEMS). McNeil & Co. and our ESIP team have had the pleasure of providing SEMS with insurance coverage for each of the past 25 years and would like to thank them for their dedication...

By: Katie Niver Yesterday, McNeil & Co.’s David Denniston had the chance to recreate a piece of American history with members of the South Carolina Fireman’s Association, North Charleston Fire Department, and the Fireman’s Association of New York.   Hopping on a fireboat, the group set sail towards Castle Pinckney, a historic Civil War Prison that...

Emergency Action Plans: How you handle an emergency can mean the difference between an inconvenience and a catastrophe. Whether talking about a family or an organization, it is essential that you have an emergency action plan in place to ensure the safety of everyone involved. Check out our Facebook Live training session on Emergency Action...

Whether you work outdoors or are enjoying the warm weather with family and friends, heat safety is essential. This summer has been one of the hottest in history, and the month of August is no exception! Heat is one of the leading weather and climate related killers in the US, causing hundreds of fatalities and...

EMS Continuing Education Goes Live! McNeil & Co is proud to announce our organizational accreditation for EMS continuing education. At this time, we have automatic approval in 47 states through the Commission on Accreditation for Pre-Hospital Continuing Education Program (CAPCE), formally known as CECBEMS, to offer EMS Continuing Education. We currently have 75 approved courses available to...

FASNY Scholarship Awards Committee have announced the fifteen winners of the 2016 Gerard J. Buckenmeyer FASNY Volunteer Scholarship. Congratulations to: Stuvey-Ann Alberga will graduate from Mineola High School and will be attending Adelphi University. Stuvey-Ann is a member of the Flower Hill Hose Company #1/ Port Washington FD. David T. Burtchaell will graduate from Walkill...

By: Dave Denniston, Director of Risk Management Let’s face it, we have all had to attend a training that we weren’t really looking forward to. With the demands on everyone’s time and what seems like mountains of mandates, how do we keep it fresh and interesting? As instructors, we must also realize that the demographics...