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 supportive members who commit to serving the Lima community and our neighbors 24/7, 365.

Our primary mission is to provide basic life support and transportation to a hospital for residents in the Town and Village of Lima and when called upon, our neighboring communities.

Secondly, as a community driven organization, we provide regularly host and provide educational opportunities such as AHA CPR/AED, Basic First Aid, and Stop The Bleed classes.

Lima Volunteer Ambulance

7024 W. Main Street

Lima, new york

14485

Rescue Chief - Meg Rose

Admin Secretary- Carolyn Merced

Operations Secretary Dominic Muscato

Treasurer - Vacant

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.

Typical Events

• Service Standby
• Community Education Class
• Base/Ambulance Tour
• School Visit
• Presentation

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I schedule a CPR class, base tour ​or other event?

All events are handled by

EMT Carolyn Merced.

Why does Livingston County EMS come ​into Lima sometimes?

Lima Ambulance is a Basic Life Support ​(BLS) agency. Often times calls will require ​Advanced Life Support (ALS) services, ​which LCEMS provides.

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

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Make a Difference

Who can apply?

• Minimum age of 14 for Juniors program, ​18 to be a full member

• Anyone 18+ can apply as a driver, a ​medic, or both

• No residency requirement

• All necessary training and classes will be ​provided and paid for by Lima ​Ambulance, including in house CPR ​classes and EMT certification

Application process

• Complete application
  

• Email to Lima Ambulance
  

• Once your application is received, ​leadership will meet with you at the ​base

• Application will be submitted to the ​Lima Village Board after a background ​check is completed

• Once application is approved, complete ​an orientation and begin training shifts

What Roles/Jobs are available

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.

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.

Contact us

Lima’s Ambulance base does not have 24/7 staffing.

In an emergency, call 911 directly and dispatch will contact us. For non emergencies, email the chief or call the base phone (585) 624-2221.

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