County Ambulance Service

County Ambulance Service County Ambulance is a provider of 9-1-1 emergency ambulance service to the City of Pittsfield since 1984 and the leader in area EMS.

🚑 THE AMBULANCE YOU DON’T SEE IS STILL WORKINGThis week, residents of several communities in Iowa overwhelmingly approve...
09/06/2026

🚑 THE AMBULANCE YOU DON’T SEE IS STILL WORKING

This week, residents of several communities in Iowa overwhelmingly approved dedicated funding to strengthen their local ambulance service.

It is a story from another part of the country, but the challenge is familiar to EMS systems everywhere: an ambulance service must be ready before an emergency happens.

Readiness means more than owning an ambulance. It requires:

👨‍⚕️ Trained EMTs and paramedics available around the clock

📚 Continuing education and clinical oversight

🩺 Medications and medical equipment that are checked and replaced

🔧 Vehicles maintained and prepared for the next call

📡 Reliable communications and dispatch coordination

🧼 Crews cleaning, restocking and completing documentation

📊 Quality-improvement work that continues after the patient reaches the hospital

Much of this happens quietly—during the hours when no ambulance is visible in your neighborhood and no siren is passing your home.

When someone calls 911, however, the community expects qualified professionals, properly equipped vehicles and a coordinated response to be ready immediately.

That readiness does not happen by accident. It is built every day by people, planning, training and sustained community support.

The Iowa vote is encouraging because it shows residents recognizing EMS for what it truly is: essential community infrastructure.

🚑 County Ambulance Service—preparing every day for the moments that cannot be scheduled.

BEFORE THE SIREN, THERE IS A SIGNALThis week, an ambulance service in Australia experienced a computer-aided dispatch pr...
09/04/2026

BEFORE THE SIREN, THERE IS A SIGNAL

This week, an ambulance service in Australia experienced a computer-aided dispatch problem that required communications personnel to shift to manual backup procedures.

It happened thousands of miles from Berkshire County, but it highlights a part of emergency medical services the public rarely sees.

Every ambulance response begins with a chain of people, information and technology working together:
📞 An emergency call is answered
🗣️ Essential information is gathered
📍 The location is identified
🚑 The appropriate resources are assigned
📻 Updates are relayed while crews respond
🏥 Hospitals and other agencies are coordinated when needed

Modern technology makes that process faster and more efficient—but emergency systems must also be prepared to continue when technology does not cooperate. That means contingency plans, backup communications, regular training and experienced people who can adapt under pressure.

The ambulance arriving at the curb is the most visible part of the response. Behind it are emergency telecommunicators, dispatchers and support personnel working to make sure help reaches the right place.

They may never meet the patient whose call they handled, but they are an essential part of that patient’s care.
🚑 County Ambulance Service—where every response begins with teamwork.

Fall 2026 EMT Program registration closes THIS Friday 9/5 at 4pm!Our Fall of 2026 EMT Training program, scheduled to sta...
09/02/2026

Fall 2026 EMT Program registration closes THIS Friday 9/5 at 4pm!

Our Fall of 2026 EMT Training program, scheduled to start September 9th, running through December 5th!

Classes will be held Monday and Wednesday evenings 6PM to 10PM, and every other Saturday 9AM to 3PM. 100% attendance is required for successful completion of the program. Seating is limited, register soon.

More information and course registration can be found at the link or QR code below.

https://bit.ly/4wHINyA

🧡 SEPSIS CAN START WITH AN INFECTION—AND QUICKLY BECOME AN EMERGENCY September is Sepsis Awareness Month. Sepsis occurs ...
09/02/2026

🧡 SEPSIS CAN START WITH AN INFECTION—AND QUICKLY BECOME AN EMERGENCY

September is Sepsis Awareness Month. Sepsis occurs when the body has an extreme, life-threatening response to an infection. Without prompt treatment, it can rapidly cause organ damage and death.

An infection may be becoming sepsis if someone develops:
⚠️ Confusion or disorientation
⚠️ Shortness of breath
⚠️ Fever, shivering or feeling unusually cold
⚠️ A rapid heart rate or weak pulse
⚠️ Clammy or sweaty skin
⚠️ Extreme pain, discomfort or a feeling that something is seriously wrong

Sepsis can affect anyone, but the risk is greater for older adults, very young children, people with weakened immune systems or chronic medical conditions, and those recently hospitalized.

If someone has an infection and is becoming seriously ill, call 911 and say you are concerned about sepsis. Early recognition and treatment can save a life.

🚑 County Ambulance Service—recognize the signs, act quickly and never hesitate to seek help.

💜 **RECOVERY IS REAL—and it deserves to be celebrated.**September is **National Recovery Month**, a time to recognize th...
09/01/2026

💜 **RECOVERY IS REAL—and it deserves to be celebrated.**

September is **National Recovery Month**, a time to recognize the strength of people working to overcome substance use and mental health challenges—and the families, friends, recovery coaches, treatment professionals and community organizations walking beside them.

Recovery is rarely a straight line. It may include setbacks, new beginnings and difficult days. What matters is that hope remains—and help is available.

At County Ambulance Service, we witness people during some of their most difficult moments. We also know that a crisis does not define a person’s future. We see lives saved, families reunited, trust rebuilt and people discovering purpose beyond their struggles.

This month, we celebrate:

💜 Every person who chose to ask for help
💜 Every day, week and year of recovery
💜 Every family that refused to give up hope
💜 Every professional and peer who helps someone take the next step
💜 Every life reclaimed from addiction or mental illness

If you are in recovery, **we celebrate you**.
If you are struggling, **you are not beyond help**.
If you love someone who is struggling, **your compassion matters**.

Recovery is possible. Hope is powerful. And every new beginning is worth supporting.

🚑 **County Ambulance Service—because every life and every recovery story matters.**

🚨 PREPAREDNESS STARTS BEFORE THE EMERGENCY September is National Preparedness Month—a good reminder that emergencies rar...
09/01/2026

🚨 PREPAREDNESS STARTS BEFORE THE EMERGENCY

September is National Preparedness Month—a good reminder that emergencies rarely arrive at a convenient time.

Severe weather, power outages and other unexpected events can temporarily disrupt transportation, communication and access to everyday necessities. A little preparation now can make those situations safer and less stressful.

County Ambulance Service encourages every household to:

📱 Make sure emergency alerts are enabled on your phone.

👨‍👩‍👧 Create a family communication and meeting plan.

🎒 Assemble supplies to sustain your household for at least three days.

💊 Maintain an updated medication list and plan for essential prescriptions and medical equipment.

🔋 Include flashlights, batteries, chargers and a battery-powered radio.

🐾 Remember the needs of pets and service animals.

🤝 Check on relatives or neighbors who may need additional assistance.

Your plan should reflect your household’s actual needs—especially those involving mobility, medical equipment, transportation or communication.

Preparedness is not about expecting the worst. It is about making sure you are ready to protect the people who matter most.

🚑 County Ambulance Service—prepared to serve when our community needs us.

💜 EVERY LIFE MATTERED. EVERY FAMILY DESERVES SUPPORT.Today, on International Overdose Awareness Day, we remember the liv...
08/31/2026

💜 EVERY LIFE MATTERED. EVERY FAMILY DESERVES SUPPORT.

Today, on International Overdose Awareness Day, we remember the lives lost to overdose, support the families and friends carrying that grief, and stand with everyone working toward recovery.

Substance use disorder is a medical condition—not a moral failure. No one should be reduced to the circumstances of their death, and no family should feel pressured to grieve in silence or shame.

Throughout Berkshire County, families, recovery organizations, healthcare providers, first responders and community members are gathering to remember, reflect and renew our commitment to preventing overdose. Tonight, Living in Recovery will hold an Overdose Awareness Day Memorial and Vigil beginning at 6:30 p.m. at The Common in Pittsfield, followed by a walk to Park Square.

County Ambulance crews see the devastating effects of substance use disorder—but we also see lives saved, second chances embraced and people rebuilding their futures. Recovery is possible, and every life is worth saving.

If you suspect an overdose:

💜 Call 911 immediately.
💜 Administer naloxone if it is available.
💜 Provide rescue breathing or CPR as directed.
💜 Stay with the person until help arrives.
💜 Respond with compassion—not judgment.

Today, we remember those we have lost, support those who remain and continue working toward a community where help is available before another chair is left empty.

🚑 County Ambulance Service—because every life matters.

🎒🚑 SCHOOL IS BACK—PLEASE SLOW DOWNAs Pittsfield students return to school, our streets will once again be busy with scho...
08/31/2026

🎒🚑 SCHOOL IS BACK—PLEASE SLOW DOWN

As Pittsfield students return to school, our streets will once again be busy with school buses, crossing guards, young pedestrians, bicyclists and families adjusting to new routines.

County Ambulance Service reminds drivers to:

🚌 Stop completely when a school bus displays flashing red lights and extends its stop sign—it’s Massachusetts law.

🚸 Slow down and remain alert in school zones and residential neighborhoods.

📵 Put the phone away and keep your attention on the road.

👀 Check carefully before turning or backing up, especially near crosswalks and bus stops.

⏰ Leave a few minutes early so increased traffic does not become a reason to rush.

Children do not always move predictably, but responsible drivers can. A little extra patience can prevent a tragedy and help everyone begin the school year safely.

County Ambulance Service wishes our students, families, teachers, school staff and bus drivers a safe and successful year!

🎶🚑 **LONG BEFORE THE GATES OPEN, THE PREPARATION HAS ALREADY BEGUN**Long before fans begin lining up at the gates for to...
08/29/2026

🎶🚑 **LONG BEFORE THE GATES OPEN, THE PREPARATION HAS ALREADY BEGUN**

Long before fans begin lining up at the gates for tonight’s **Carrie Underwood concert at Tanglewood**, County Ambulance crews are already on site—preparing equipment, coordinating resources and standing ready to protect the health and safety of the performers, Tanglewood staff and everyone attending the show.

An event of this size does not happen safely by accident. It requires tremendous planning and close collaboration among **Tanglewood Public Safety, County Ambulance Service, the Massachusetts State Police, the Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office** and many other public-safety and operational partners working behind the scenes.

Most guests will never see the preparation—and that is exactly the point. While the audience enjoys an incredible evening of music, a dedicated team will be watching, coordinating and ready to respond if needed.

County Ambulance Service is proud to be part of the team helping make Tanglewood a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.

**Enjoy the show—and welcome to the Berkshires, Carrie Underwood!** 🎤

💊🚑 IN AN EMERGENCY, COULD SOMEONE SPEAK FOR YOUR MEDICATIONS?When illness, injury, or confusion makes it difficult to an...
08/28/2026

💊🚑 IN AN EMERGENCY, COULD SOMEONE SPEAK FOR YOUR MEDICATIONS?

When illness, injury, or confusion makes it difficult to answer questions, an updated medication list can give emergency responders and hospital staff valuable information quickly.

Your list should include:
- Prescription medications, including the dose and when each is taken
- Over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and supplements
- Medication and other serious allergies
- Major medical conditions
- Your healthcare providers and preferred pharmacy
- An emergency contact

Keep a copy somewhere easy to find at home and another in your wallet, purse, or phone. Review it whenever a medication changes—and make sure a trusted family member knows where to find it.
A bag full of pill bottles can help, but a clear, current list is much easier to review when every minute matters.

Take ten minutes this weekend to create or update yours. It could make an unexpected emergency a little easier to manage.

🚑 County Ambulance Service—helping our community prepare before the emergency.

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Pittsfield, MA
01201

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