The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division is a diverse and dynamic team of approximately 180 highly trained paramedics and EMTs who serve in a variety of critical roles. Our staff provides interfacility transport, connecting community hospitals to Stony Brook University Hospital for advanced care. They respond to 911 emergencies, staff the Emergency Department triage, operate as part of the hospital’s rapid response team, and support aviation-based patient transport. Additionally, team members work with our Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU), provide first responder services on the East End of Long Island, and manage communications through our Transfer Center. Together, this dedicated division delivers expert care and coordination to nearly 20,000 patients annually.
In April 2019, the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division, in partnership with the Stony Brook Cerebrovascular and Comprehensive Stroke Center, proudly introduced Long Island’s first two Mobile Stroke Units (MSUs). While new to the region, MSUs have been proven to significantly reduce stroke-related disabilities and improve survival rates in major metropolitan areas nationwide. In 2023 alone, our Mobile Stroke Units provided critical care and rapid transport to 1,583 patients, demonstrating our commitment to advancing stroke care and saving lives across Long Island. A third MSU will be added to the fleet in early 2026.
In conjunction with the Suffolk County Police Department, our EMS division proudly staffs the Suffolk County medevac helicopters, stationed at east and west bases across the county. The east base operates with dedicated paramedics 16 hours a day, while the west base provides around-the-clock coverage. These skilled Paramedics deliver advanced medical care aboard the Suffolk County Police Department’s fleet of four aircraft. Each year, the team completes approximately 300 medevac flights, ensuring critical care reaches patients when and where they need it most.
In collaboration with Suffolk County EMS, our EMS Division also provides online medical control for the county’s ambulance services, with a dedicated medical control operator/paramedic on duty 24 hours a day. This team facilitates seamless communication with the on-duty medical control physician, ensuring timely and accurate guidance for emergency medical situations. Located next to the transfer center in the Emergency Department, the medical control center allows for the rapid exchange of information between both areas, optimizing patient care. Each year, medical control manages approximately 12,000 requests for online medical direction, supporting EMS providers across Suffolk County.
Our Paramedics staff three first responder vehicles 24 hours a day on the North Fork of Long Island and Shelter Island, as well as a first responder and 911 ambulance in Riverhead. These vehicles work alongside local volunteer agencies to enhance daytime response capabilities, providing a crucial resource to the communities they serve. Together, the east end first responders handle approximately 2,000 calls each year, supporting volunteer teams and ensuring timely, high-quality care for those in need.
Our department also staffs multiple Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances across Suffolk County in collaboration with numerous fire departments and ambulance corps. These units serve as a vital resource, providing additional support when needed to enhance emergency response capabilities. Currently, we operate seven 911 units, collectively responding to approximately 5,000 calls each year.
Stony Brook University Hospital EMS offers comprehensive emergency medical education through Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs. Additionally, the EMS Division serves as the sponsor of the Difficult Airway Course: EMS™ for the Northeast region. This advanced course teaches critical airway management principles and practices, empowering providers of all skill levels to make more confident, informed decisions in the field. Led by expert paramedic and physician instructors, the course is offered approximately six times a year at various locations throughout the Northeast.
The department also organizes monthly Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) courses for clinical staff throughout Stony Brook Medicine, ensuring ongoing education in vital life-saving techniques. Furthermore, research opportunities are conducted in collaboration with the Department of Emergency Medicine’s research staff, advancing knowledge and improving patient care in the EMS field.
Division Leadership
R. Trevor Marshall, MD: Medical Director and Chief, Division of Emergency Medical Services & Fellowship Director
Lauren M. Maloney, MD, NRP, FP-C, CIC, NCEE, FACEP, FAEMS; Associate Medical Director of Emergency Medical Services
Joseph Bove, MD, Associate Medical Director of Emergency Medical Services
Eric Niegelberg: Assistant Vice President for Emergency Medical Services
Stephen Slovensky, MBA, FACHE, EMT-P: Director, Emergency Medical Services
Shawn Edouard, MBA EMT-P: Assistant Director, Emergency Medical Services
Christopher Gallway, MBA, NRP, FP-C: Emergency Medical Services Medical Control Supervisor
Christopher DiDonato, BS, EMT-P: Emergency Medical Services Supervisor
Edder Peralta, MA, NRP, NCEE, CIC: Emergency Medical Services Educator/Supervisor
Ernest Gaiser, EMT-P: Emergency Medical Services Supervisor
Jason Hoffman, MHA, CC-EMT NRP: Emergency Medical Services Supervisor
Jamie Langa, BSc, EMT-P: Emergency Medical Services Supervisor
Christopher Martino, BSc, EMT-P: Emergency Medical Services Supervisor
Randi Peralta, BSc, EMT-P: Emergency Medical Services Educator
Tracey Luckingham, EMT-P, NRP, RT: Emergency Medical Services Educator