Jeanine Hasenkopf

Jeanine Hasenkopf’s EMS journey began long before she earned her first certification. Growing up in Albany, she often visited her mother at work, where she helped dispatch ambulances from a local answering service. Even as a child, she was inspired by her mother’s example of service, which included preparing holiday meals for on-duty ambulance crews and police officers. Jeanine fondly recalls “dispatching Uncle Ray” to calls, an early hint at the career path that would eventually define her.

After raising her four children, Jeanine pursued her long-standing calling to help others by becoming an Emergency Medical Technician at the age of 39. From there, she advanced quickly, completing Critical Care training, earning her Paramedic license, and serving as both a lab and course instructor. She is proud of the many students she has mentored, whom she affectionately refers to as her “kids.”

Although an injury ended her time in the field, Jeanine’s early passion for dispatch naturally resurfaced. Today, she serves as Chief Supervisor Dispatch at Mohawk Ambulance Service, where she ensures operations run smoothly and supports her team with skill and dedication. She reluctantly retired her Paramedic certification but remains deeply connected to EMS and grateful for the many colleagues who have shaped her career.

Outside of work, Jeanine enjoys tending to her garden and caring for the animals on her small hobby farm. She is blessed with four children, five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Jeanine’s warmth, resilience, and lifelong commitment to service make her an extraordinary member of the Mohawk Ambulance family.

Mohawk Ambulance Service is proud to recognize Jeanine Hasenkopf as a Star of Life.