Maine Emergency Squad, Inc.

06/22/2026

A devastating fire has left individuals and families in our community without a place to live. In a matter of moments, residents lost not only their housing, but also many of their personal belongings, clothing, medications, and essential items.

Today, our neighbors need us.

We are launching the Knights Inn Emergency Relief Fund to provide immediate assistance to those displaced by this tragedy. Donations will help meet urgent needs such as temporary housing, food, clothing, transportation, hygiene supplies and other critical supports as individuals and families begin the difficult process of rebuilding their lives.

When crisis strikes, our community responds. Together, we can help ensure that those affected by this fire have the resources, support, and hope they need in the days and weeks ahead.

Donate here https://uwbroome.harnessgiving.org/campaigns/21351.

Physical/in-kind donations are not currently needed. Please call 2-1-1 if you are looking for a place to donate goods.

06/17/2026

Good morning, Town of Maine!

Overnight, our parking lot was restriped to improve traffic flow, increase safety, and make the best use of our available space. The new layout consists of two single rows of parking with two driving lanes, which has also allowed us to gain additional parking spaces.

There are two important items we need to address:

🚑 No Parking Means No Parking

The hashed areas throughout the parking lot are designated NO PARKING ZONES. This is not a suggestion or a courtesy request—it is a mandatory restriction.

Our ambulances require significantly more room to maneuver than most people realize. Vehicles parked in these areas can delay emergency response times when seconds matter. The emergency delayed by an improperly parked vehicle could be for your family member, friend, neighbor, or loved one.

Please respect all parking markings and keep these areas clear at all times.

🚌 School Pick-Up Traffic

To the parents and guardians who utilize our parking lot while waiting for buses to clear from Maine Memorial Elementary School:

Unfortunately, with the new parking lot configuration, our property can no longer be used as a staging or waiting area during student pick-up times. The new traffic pattern creates safety concerns when vehicles are stopped or waiting within the lot.

While we understand this may be an inconvenience, the parking lot is private property owned by Maine Emergency Squad, Inc., including the area adjacent to Dollar General. We respectfully ask that vehicles no longer use our lot to wait for school traffic or buses to clear.

📍 Property Boundary Clarification

We have received questions regarding where Maine Emergency Squad's property begins and ends. For clarification, our parking lot property includes all areas that were recently paved during the parking lot project. The property line between Maine Emergency Squad, Inc. and Maine Scoop is located at the edge of the newly paved area.

⚠️ Private Property Notice

As the property owner, Maine Emergency Squad, Inc. reserves the right to have any vehicle removed or towed from the property when necessary. We sincerely hope this will never be required, and our goal is simply to maintain a safe and accessible environment for emergency operations.

We appreciate everyone's cooperation as we continue working to ensure our ambulances can respond quickly and safely when the community needs us most.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

06/12/2026

When the heat rises, there are places to stay cool in Broome!

Hours may vary. Always check before you go!

Find a cooling center near you: https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/weather/cooling/

Learn how to stay safe in extreme heat: https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/emergency/weather/hot/

06/12/2026

06/11/2026

UPDATE at 5:42 PM: Cancelled

⚠️Heat Advisory issued June 11 at 12:18AM EDT until June 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY⚠️

🔸What: Heat index values of 95 to 100 expected.
🔸Where: Broome, Chemung, Onondaga, Schuyler, Seneca, Southern Cayuga, Steuben, Tioga, Tompkins, and Yates Counties.
🔸When: From noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening.
🔸Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
🔸Additional Details: The hottest conditions will be in urban valley areas, where heat index values will climb above 95 degrees this afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms could provide relief from the heat during the late afternoon and evening.
🔸Instructions: To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

06/08/2026

🚑 NAEMT Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC) Course – Now Open for Registration! 🚑

Maine Emergency Squad, Inc. is proud to host the NAEMT Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC) course on:

📅 Friday, June 19, 2026 8a to 4p
📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026 8a to 4p
📍 Route 26 Station – Maine Emergency Squad, Inc.

This nationally recognized course is designed for EMTs, AEMTs, Paramedics, Nurses, Physicians, and other healthcare professionals who care for pediatric patients in emergency and prehospital settings.

👶 Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC) provides evidence-based education focused on:
✅ Pediatric assessment and critical thinking
✅ Recognition and management of pediatric emergencies
✅ Respiratory, medical, and trauma emergencies in children
✅ Practical, real-world patient care scenarios
✅ Improving confidence and outcomes when treating pediatric patients

Participants who successfully complete the course will receive an official NAEMT Course Completion Card.

Whether you're a seasoned provider or looking to strengthen your pediatric knowledge and skills, EPC delivers practical tools you can apply on your very next call or patient encounter.

Build confidence. Improve outcomes. Save lives.

Register here: https://maineemergencysquad.enrollware.com/enroll?id=13280878

📩 Questions or registration information? Contact Maine Emergency Squad, Inc.

05/19/2026

Today we would like to recognize EMT Green and AEMT Marcellus for representing Maine Emergency Squad, Inc. at the Career Fair held at the Veterans Arena! 🚑

Throughout the day they met with numerous high school students and community members, helping demonstrate what EMS is all about and what it means to serve the community as an emergency medical provider. From answering questions to sharing their experiences in EMS, they helped provide insight into the important work EMS professionals perform every day.

We are proud of both of them for taking the time to engage with future generations and positively represent Maine Emergency Squad and the EMS profession. Thank you both for your professionalism, dedication, and commitment to community outreach!

05/18/2026

🚑💙 Happy EMS Week from Maine Emergency Squad, Inc.! 💙🚑

This week, we recognize and celebrate the incredible dedication, compassion, and commitment of our EMS providers — the people who answer the call at all hours, in all weather, and in every situation imaginable.

From standbys and community events, to critical emergencies and everything in between, our crews continue to serve with professionalism, heart, and resilience. Whether it’s on the road, at the hospital, on the airfield, or supporting our communities at local events — your work matters.

To all of our EMTs, Paramedics, and volunteers:

Thank you for the sacrifices you make, the care you provide, and the difference you make every single day.

Not all superheroes wear capes. Some wear gloves and run on caffeine. ☕🚑

05/12/2026

Unfortunately, Maine Emergency Squad, Inc. must cancel the CPR class originally scheduled for May 16, 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

We do have another class offering available on August 1, 2026 for the same program. Registration is available here:

https://maineemergencysquad.enrollware.com/enroll?id=13212347

Please continue to monitor our page for additional course offerings and future training opportunities. Thank you for your understanding and continued support!

This Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Course is designed for healthcare professionals seeking initial certification or renewal of their BLS certification.