PRESS RELEASE
LELAND, N.C. — Jess Delaney, Manager of Education, QA/QI, and Safety at Mount Sinai EMS, has been awarded the prestigious 2025 James O. Page Legacy Scholarship, endowed by Hartwell Medical, by the Fitch EMS Foundation. This national honor recognizes exceptional leadership, innovation, and commitment to advancing the future of Emergency Medical Services.
A former journalist who became a paramedic during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Delaney now plays a pivotal leadership role within one of the busiest EMS systems in the country. At Mount Sinai Health System in New York City, Delaney leads initiatives focused on modernizing training, improving frontline safety, and driving system-wide improvements through data-driven quality measures.
“Jess is a true example of the kind of impactful, visionary leadership that Jim Page stood for,” remarked Gary Williams, former President of Hartwell Medical, offering congratulations on behalf of the company.
Currently pursuing a Master of Public Administration in Emergency Management, Delaney is committed to building a more resilient, compassionate, and responsive EMS system.
As part of the scholarship award, Delaney will participate in a yearlong mentorship program with top EMS leaders, beginning at the Pinnacle EMS Leadership Forum, July 14–18, 2025, at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort in Phoenix, Arizona.
The James O. Page Legacy Scholarship, endowed by Hartwell Medical, was created in partnership with the Fitch EMS Foundation. It honors the legacy of EMS pioneer James O. Page and supports the development of emerging leaders who are shaping the future of emergency care.
About Hartwell Medical
For over 35 years, Hartwell Medical has offered innovative product design, quality craftsmanship, and exceptional customer service. Products include vacuum splinting, airway management, and patient handling devices designed to meet the new (SMR) spinal motion restriction protocols. Products have been subjected to real-life field tests and are designed and tested to meet the highest clinical standards and protocols.
About the Fitch EMS Foundation
The Fitch EMS Foundation is a non-profit entity that supports leadership development and research efforts for emergency medical services and public safety. It is endowed by Fitch & Associates, other major organizations and individuals that believe that the future of our profession requires the aggressive development of its future leaders.
About the Pinnacle EMS Leadership Forum
Pinnacle is the only leadership-focused national meeting that serves all EMS service models. Always located in a retreat-like setting, the conference is renowned for its networking, mentoring and cutting-edge program. This year’s Pinnacle EMS Leadership Forum will be held July 14–18, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona.