Lima Volunteer Ambulance
Proudly serving lima and our neighbors since 1937
Who We Are
Lima EMS is a small, but dedicated group of
volunteer Drivers, EMT-Basics, and Support staff
who commit to serving the Lima community and our
neighbors 24/7, 365.
Our Mission
To be the cornerstone of emergency medical
services in our community, fostering trust through
proactive outreach, unwavering dedication to
mutual aid and delivery of comprehensive care
beyond the ambulance.
We envision a future where every life is safeguarded
through our relentless pursuit of excellence,
continually enhancing our capabilities, and
expanding our coverage to reach those in need,
ensuring the highest standard of care for all.
The base is not staffed
24/7
In the event of a
medical emergency,
please dial 9-1-1.
Leadership
Chief - Meg Rose
Assistant Chief - Dominic Muscato
Captain - Vacant
Lieutenants - Kristie Seaver
Admins - Jen Myers and Mark Smith
Our Vision
Our primary mission is to provide basic life support
and medical transportation to a hospital for
residents in the Town and Village of Lima and when
called upon, our neighboring communities.
In addition, we are a community driven organization,
we pride ourselves on our engagement in Lima
outside of the ambulance.
We provide educational opportunities such as AHA
CPR/AED, Basic First Aid, and Stop The Bleed.
More than an Ambulance Squad
An Emphasis On Community
Outside of answering 911 calls, our members stay busy hosting and attending events in the community.
- Service Standby
- Community Education Class
- Base/Ambulance Tour
- School Visit
- Presentation
Typical Events
Loan Closet and Special Needs
Lima Ambulance has a loan closet which features both
adult and pediatric equipment.
Items can be borrowed by contacting Lima Ambulance.
When returning items, please place them under the awning (out of the elements)
Click HerE to EMAIL about borrowing from the Loan Closet
Pediatric Equipment Available
If you live in Lima and have medical, developmental or
communication differences that first responders should be
aware of, please complete the google form below
Frequently Asked Questions
Do EMTs and Drivers get paid?
No, Lima EMS is 100% volunteer.
Active members are eligible for the incentive program which is based upon on-shift hours.
How can I pay my ambulance bill?
For questions related to billing, please reach out
Medex Billing
How can I schedule a CPR class, base tour
or other event?
Why does Livingston County EMS come into
Lima sometimes?
Lima Ambulance is a Basic Life Support (BLS)
agency. Some emergencies will require
Advanced Life Support (ALS) services, which
LCEMS provides along side Lima EMS crews.
In addition, as a volunteer EMS agency, we may
not always have a crew so LCEMS will cover in
those situations.
I have an Emergency, now what?
Step 1 - Call 911
If possible stay near the patient and
stay calm.
Be prepared to answer questions to
help the dispatcher get you the help
you need. Such as when the
symptoms started and if they have
any medical history.
They may instruct you to provide
medical care and/or assess the
patient to help give responding
ambulances more information.
Step 2
If possible, start to prepare for going to
the hospital.
- Find a medication list or after visit
summary from the doctors office.
- Turn on an outside light, unlock the
door and clear a path to the patient.
- Gather shoes, a cell phone and
charger, a jacket and comfort items.
- If you are calling for a child, pack a
diaper bag and get the carseat ready.
Events CAlender
Lima Residents can request to Rent the Community Room at The Base Here
What kind of volunteers are needed?
Driver
- Drivers play a critical role in the Lima EMS team. They safely
navigate the ambulance to the scene and then to the hospital.
- Drivers receive on-site training in ambulance operations and
how to assist the EMT on calls.
- They must be able to lift, bend, and get up and down from the
floor without difficulty.
- Drivers must be 18 and have a valid NYS driver's license.
“Medic” (EMT)
- EMTs provide patient care on the scene and on the way
to the hospital.
- Good communication skills are important for being
successful as an EMT.
- They must be able to lift, bend, and get up and down
from the floor without difficulty.
- EMTs must complete a NYS EMT course and then
complete ride time to be cleared to run independently.
EMTs must be 17 at the time of taking the final exam of
the course.
We are always seeking new members to join our team.
Our membership consists of medics, drivers, and support members.
“Medics” are certified as New York State Emergency Medical Technicians
and provide patient care on every call.
Drivers ensure a safe and comfortable ride for patients and medics, assisting with equipment and
communication at the scene.
At least one driver and one medic are required
for each call that Lima responds to.
Support members volunteer their time for various functions outside of answering calls for service, such as
maintaining the building and grounds, supporting on-duty crews, or helping with administrative tasks.
If you have a skill that could benefit Lima or its members, we encourage you to consider applying as a
support member.
Make a Difference
Application process:
- Once your application is received, leadership will reach out to set up a meeting.
- Your application will be submitted to the Lima Village Board for a background check and approval.
- Once your application is approved, you will go through an orientation and begin field training.
Who can apply?
- Minimum age of 14 for Juniors
program
- You must be turning 17 to take the
EMT class
- Anyone over 18 can learn to drive
- No residency requirement as
scheduling is shift based.
- All necessary training and classes will
be provided and paid for by Lima
Ambulance, including in-house CPR
classes, and driver training as well as
sponsoring EMT certification.
Juniors Program
Lima EMS has a Junior EMS program that prepares teenagers for
taking the EMT exam at age 17.
Who can Join?
At age 14, Juniors can
begin to attend meetings
and trainings
At age 15, with parent
and advisor approval,
Juniors can begin ride
time
At age 17, Juniors will be
sponsored to take the
NYS EMT course and
then become full
members
What do they do?
Juniors participate in
Ambulance meetings and
trainings in addition to
their Junior events
Juniors are encouraged
to take the CPR and Stop
the Bleed classes
Juniors particpate in
community and social
events such as festivals
and parades
Funding
•
• Lima EMS is a volunteer ambulance run by the Village of Lima. We provide emergency response to both the Town and
Village as well as mutual aid to the surrounding towns/villages as needed.
• As a BLS (basic life support) agency, Lima EMS relies on partnership with neighboring ALS (advanced life support)
paramedics to help our sickest patients. When a paramedic provides medical care along side Lima EMS, their agency will
send a bill to cover the cost of their services.
• If you require emergency medical care and transport to the hospital by Lima EMS, the crew will ask for your
demographics and insurance information. In some cases, they can get this from the hospital if you are unable to provide
it. Following the call, the crew will complete medical documentation that includes your contact details and insurance
information.
• At times, the insurance company will send a check addressed to the patient (minus the co-pay). The expectation is that
the patient will deposit that check and write a new check for the total cost of transport plus co-pay to the Village.
• Lima EMS and the Village of Lima have decided not to submit insurance claims for non-transport calls, like lift assists
and check-overs, because we believe in supporting our community. Our goal is to ensure everyone feels comfortable
reaching out for help without worrying of costs. We wish we could waive the cost for all EMS response; however, fuel,
medical supplies, vehicle maintenance and staff training are constantly increasing.
• Advances in vehicles and the onboard medical technology have grown from around $5,000 at our inception to over
$250,000 today. Lima has successfully managed to keep the burden on taxpayer low by staffing 100% by volunteers and
submitting bills to patient’s insurance companies.
• We contract with Medex Billing to help us navigate the complex and everchanging insurance rules and regulations. If
you are transported by Lima EMS, you will receive billing correspondence from Medex on our behalf. If you have
questions about your ambulance bill or insurance coverage, please contact https://www.medexbilling.com/
• Lima EMS accepts donations to be used to support volunteer activities, provide uniforms and to purchase specialized
equipment or projects. Donations in the form of checks are deposited once a month and Venmo funds are immediately
available. Checks can be sent to Lima Ambulance PO box 335 Lima NY 14485 or Venmo @LimaVolunteerAmbulance
Equipment
Lima EMS operates two transporting ambulances and one first response BLS fly-car.
2881
2018 Chevy AEV
2882
2024 Ford AEV
2871
2018 Chevy Tahoe PPV
2871 carries all of the patient care equipment that our ambulances
do, and is used by our EMTs to respond to scenes ahead of the
ambulance. This allows us to begin providing care sooner.
Contact us
Lima’s Ambulance base does not have 24/7 staffing.
In the event of a medical emergency, dial 9-1-1.
For non emergencies, please reach out to Chief Rose or call our base (585) 624-2221.
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