Meet Michael Garlock

Born in New Hartford, New York and raised in Newport, NY, Micheal is a central NY native. After graduating in 2004 from West Canada Valley High School, he attended Herkimer County Community College where he studied Criminal Justice. He found his passion for helping others when he became a volunteer for Newport Fire Department. He then returned to HCCC in 2007 to obtain his NYS paramedic. Micheal once again returned to college at Morrisville State University where he received his Nursing Degree in 2025. He is currently working towards his Bachelor's degree in Nursing.  Micheal has served and continues to serve at multiple emergency agencies and volunteer departments across the Mohawk Valley now for 20 years. He has worked as a paramedic for Mohawk Valley Ambulance Corps, MOVAC, for 10 years where he received his Critical Care Paramedic certification and Critical Care Ground Transport certification, allowing him to provide higher levels of care during transport for patients. He also received the Board of Directors Excellence in Care award in 2015 for care given in a pediatric trauma. Micheal also worked for Remington Arms for 10 years where he performed milling, assembly, and other specialized work on the 870, 700, and Marlin lines. During his time at Remington, he also performed contract work for Department of Defense. Micheal currently works for Mohawk Valley Health Services as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department at Wynn Hospital.  Micheal enjoys a passion for motorcycles, golf, hunting, and shooting sports. The same passions which caused him to cross paths with and become friends with Joseph Chambrone. Micheal and Joe spent time riding with the Punishers L.E.M.C., participating in events at the Ilion Fish and Game Club, and raising money for local charities.  Micheal curently lives in Ilion, NY with his fiancé Kari, their two sons Travis and Alexander, and their dog Goose.