MCC ARPA Grant Registration

MCC ARPA Grant

MCC's Public Safety Training Facility has partnered with County Executive, Adam Bello, and Pittsford Ambulance to accept Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) and Paramedic program applications for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funding. This project is supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number SLFRP0206 awarded to Monroe County, New York by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. 

EMTs and Paramedics are highly-trained healthcare professionals, who work hard to help people in every community. Through grant-funded partnerships, we have the path for you to become a New York State medic. Our program will pay for:

  • Tuition, textbooks, uniforms, and training fees
  • A bi-weekly educational stipend of up to $500.00 for EMT students / $845.00 for paramedic students
  • Opportunities for transportation and daycare reimbursements
  • Academic help for additional certificate or degree courses available for qualifying candidates, including tuition, textbooks, course fees, and an additional bi-weekly educational stipend of up to $500.00. 

Students who take part in the program can acquire all credentials required to be a NYS EMT-Basic or a NYS Paramedic. 

EMT Eligibility

Completed applications must be submitted before midnight on Sunday, June 1. Candidates must have a valid driver's license, pass a background check by the NYS Department of Health and submit to an interview.  They will also be required to submit the following documents with their application:

  • Resume
  • Copy of birth certificate, passport, driver's license or a state-issued ID card for proof of age (must be 17 by end of course)
  • Copy of high school diploma or GED (or proof of diploma or GED in progress)
  • Introductory letter to the selection committee

EMT applicants will have the opportunity to take the NYS certifying course during the Fall or Spring semesters.  The course will meet every Monday and Wednesday for the entire semester from 10:00AM - 2:00PM at the Public Safety Training Facility.  Attendance is required for all sessions. View additional EMT course offerings (not grant related).

EMT ARPA  Application

Paramedic Eligibility

Completed applications must be submitted before midnight of Sunday, June 1. To apply for this program, visit our admissions page, create an account (or log in to an existing account), and select the paramedic application (EM01 or EM05). Candidates must complete an assessment exam at a later date and an interview.  They will also be required to submit the following items with their application:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • Letters of reference (at least two)
  • Proof of certifications -  you must be a current NYS EMT-B or higher with a minimum of one (1) year of prehospital or patient care experience

Paramedic applicants will be eligible for the 2025 / 2026 cohort.  Review the Paramedic Application Information.