Lima Volunteer Ambulance Corps- Village of Lima, NY

09/14/2026

💚 September is Su***de Awareness Month 💚

At Lima EMS, we respond to emergencies every day. Some are easy to see—a broken bone, chest pain, or a serious injury. Others are invisible: depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, addiction, and thoughts of su***de can be just as life-threatening as any physical illness.

This month, we want our community to know one simple truth:
You are not alone.
When someone calls 911 for a mental health crisis, they are not a burden. They are not wasting our time. They are not weak. They are a person in need of help, and they will receive the same compassion, dignity, and care as anyone experiencing a physical emergency.

Our EMTs and volunteers are here to listen, support, and connect people with the resources they need. We understand that reaching out can be the hardest step, but it is often the most important one.
Mental health struggles also affect those who serve others. EMS professionals, firefighters, law enforcement officers, nurses, and healthcare workers experience high rates of stress, burnout, PTSD, depression, and su***de. The people answering the call are sometimes fighting battles of their own. That's why Lima EMS is committed to supporting not only our community, but also our members. We look out for one another, encourage conversations about mental health, and remind each other that asking for help is a sign of strength.

If you are struggling, please talk to someone. Reach out to a friend, family member, healthcare provider, counselor, clergy member, or crisis line. If you are worried about someone else, check in. A simple conversation can make a difference.

No one should face a mental health crisis alone.

If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of su***de or a mental health emergency, call or text 988 for the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, or call 911 if there is immediate danger.

💚 At Lima EMS, we are here for physical emergencies, mental health emergencies, our members, and our community.
💚 No one is alone.
💚 Together, we can help stop the stigma and start the conversation.

09/13/2026

Thank you to Easton’s for your support!
Go Bills

Stop at Easton’s Food & Drink today and check out this cool fundraiser the Lima Ambulance Foundation is doing. GO BILLS!!🏈 Kitchen open noon - 7pm.

Buy your ticket here today and we will treat you to dessert! Win win win!

09/12/2026

Consider supporting our EMS colleagues in Leroy and enjoy some comfort food in Oct

🍗 Chicken & Biscuit Dinner Fundraiser!

Let us take care of dinner while you help support your local ambulance service!

Join us Wednesday, October 28 for a Chicken & Biscuit Dinner prepared by Lori and No Finer Diner. Dinners are $18 each, with proceeds supporting Le Roy Ambulance Service and helping our crews remain ready to provide 24/7 emergency medical care to our community.

🚑 Presale only — no day-of sales
🚗 Drive-through takeout from 4–7 PM
🍽️ Only 250 dinners available
📅 Presale ends October 21 or when sold out

Ordering online is quick and easy — scan the QR code on the flyer or use the link below. Cash purchases can also be arranged through any Le Roy Ambulance Service board member.

A huge thank you to Lori and No Finer Diner for partnering with us to make this fundraiser possible, and to everyone in our community who continues to support Le Roy Ambulance Service. We truly appreciate it!

Good food. Stronger community. 🚑❤️

Online Ticket Link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/chicken-and-biscuits-fundraiser

09/11/2026

Remembering Lima Ambulance's Role in the 9/11 Response

When terrorists attacked the United States on September 11, 2001, members of Lima EMS immediately came together, ready to help. In the days following the attacks, local EMS agencies were asked to remain vigilant and continue protecting their communities while plans for a larger relief effort were developed.

On September 18, Lima Ambulance was notified that six ambulance crews from Livingston County would be deployed to New York City to assist with the ongoing response and recovery efforts. Lima quickly committed an ambulance and two crews. Many volunteers stepped forward, eager to serve, but then-Chief Norm Cacamise selected six of the agency's most experienced EMTs to represent Lima: Norm Cacamise, Bob Dardenne, Donna Lindsay, Debbie Hochadel, Joyce Kucich, and Jean Ehrhardt.

On September 23, Lima Ambulance joined crews from Livonia, Caledonia, Nunda, Dansville, and Geneseo in a convoy to New York City. The crews provided relief support, working rotating six-hour shifts to assist exhausted first responders and ensure emergency medical coverage remained available. During their downtime, they were housed aboard the USNS Comfort, the Navy hospital ship deployed to support the response efforts.

After 24 hours of service, the Lima crews returned home alongside the other Livingston County ambulances. While some members answered the call to serve in New York City, many others remained in Lima, ensuring that emergency medical care continued uninterrupted for our residents.

Today, we remember the lives lost, the heroes who responded, and the spirit of service that united our nation in the aftermath of tragedy. Lima EMS is proud of the role our members played in supporting the relief effort and equally proud of those who stayed behind to care for our community.

As we approach the anniversary of 9/11, we honor the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of all who answered the call—and we thank the Lima EMS members who represented our community during one of our nation's most difficult times.

We will never forget.

09/07/2026

09/07/2026

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08/31/2026

The cost of providing EMS is far more than what it takes to roll an ambulance out the door.

Every day, our volunteers prepare for emergencies we hope never happen. That means keeping our ambulances stocked with hundreds of medical supplies and pieces of equipment—many of which may never be used, but must be available. Readiness for the potential is at the core of EMS.

Take the item pictured below: a suction canister. At first glance, it looks like a simple plastic cup with measurement markings. They costs approximately $6–10 each and, like many medical supplies, it has an expiration date. We carry one on each of our rigs and the flycar and have additional in our restock to replenish the rigs if one is used.

While this is one of the less expensive and least used items we carry, the true cost goes beyond the purchase price.

There is the time spent tracking expiration dates, ordering replacements, inspecting ambulances, restocking equipment, researching vendors, and ensuring every item meets regulatory requirements. There is also the cost of replacing supplies that remain sealed and unused simply because our community was fortunate enough not to need them before they reached their expiration date.

In many cases, the total cost of purchasing, monitoring, maintaining, and eventually replacing an item can be many times greater than its original price.

Yet we gladly make that investment because when someone experiences a serious medical emergency, it is too late to wish we had the right equipment on hand. Every supply, every piece of equipment, and every hour spent preparing helps ensure our crews are ready when seconds matter most.

Preparedness may not always be visible, but it is one of the most important services Lima Ambulance volunteers provide every day.

08/29/2026

Lima Ambulance extends our deepest condolences to the Sparks family and to our colleagues throughout Livonia EMS and Livingston County EMS.

For decades, Rob was a cornerstone of emergency medical services in Livingston County. He was a mentor, teacher, friend and leader who helped shape countless EMS providers through his guidance, knowledge, and unwavering dedication to the profession.

His impact reaches far beyond the calls he answered and the organizations he served. The lessons he shared, the standards he set, and the people he inspired will continue to influence EMS in our community for years to come.

We are grateful for his service, his leadership, and the legacy he leaves behind. Rest easy, Rob.

08/27/2026

Hey Bills Fans! 🦬

While you're watching the Bills take on the Steelers in tonight's preseason matchup, why not add a little extra excitement to the game?

The Lima Ambulance Foundation is raffling off an autographed Buffalo Bills cleat—a unique piece of Bills memorabilia that would make an incredible addition to any fan cave or collection!

Every raffle ticket purchased helps support the Foundation's mission of funding lifesaving equipment, training, and resources that strengthen EMS in our community.

💙 Support a great cause
❤️ Help your local ambulance service
🏈 Win an authenticated autographed Bills cleat

https://givebutter.com/buffalo-bill-cleat-autographed-by-10-khalil-shakir-cemmvi

Go Bills! 🦬💙❤️