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Recently we got the chance to sit down with one of our EMTs, who is also a career Firefighter AND nursing student in the region, and pick his brain.

Don't ignore heart symptoms, especially if you have a heart condition. Getting care is critical - you'll get better faster, and you'll limit damage to your health.

If you or a loved one experiences heart attack or stroke symptoms, call 911 immediately. It's your best chance of surviving or saving a life. Even during a pandemic, emergency systems are ready to help.

Dan O'Connell, EMT, walks you through the exterior compartments, equipment and supplies that we carry on our ambulances.

Adrielle Watkins, Paramedic, walks you through the EKG compartment, equipment and supplies that we carry on our ambulances.

Adrielle Watkins, Paramedic, with Dan O'Connell, EMT walks you through Advanced Life Support equipment and supplies that we carry on our ambulances.

Dan O'Connell, EMT, and Adrielle Watkins, Paramedic, walk you through the Basic Life Support equipment and supplies that we carry on our ambulances.

Pittsford Volunteer Ambulance is coordinating closely with our partners in government and emergency management, as well as our peers in the EMS, Fire and Law Enforcement services. While our Paramedics and EMTs remain prepared and focused on your emergency medical needs, we also have enacted some temporary changes to reduce exposure risks.

Local communities are monitoring and taking action to reduce community transmission of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). The Paramedics and EMTs at Pittsford Volunteer Ambulance remain prepared and positioned to serve the community throughout this challenging time.

“It’s not just the risk of injury to you, but the impact it has to other folks."