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Lyme EMS - Providing highly responsive 24/7 emergency medical services and lifesaving education to the town of Lyme.

Since 1975, Lyme EMS (formerly Lyme Ambulance Association) has provided 100% volunteer Emergency Medical Services to the citizens in the Town of Lyme. Our dedicated and well-trained responders are available 24/7 to answer emergency 911 calls whenever they arise. We operate two ambulances stationed out of Lyme and Hadlyme, CT.

02/23/2026

❄️ ♥️ ‼️ With another major snowstorm headed toward Lyme, we want everyone to stay safe while clearing driveways and walkways. Snow shoveling may look harmless but it can put serious strain on your heart, especially in freezing temperatures.

🧣🧤Before you head outside, remember to dress warm and:
• Take frequent breaks — don’t push through exhaustion
• Avoid heavy meals before or right after shoveling
• Use a smaller shovel or consider a snow blower
• Know the warning signs of a heart attack: chest discomfort, shortness of breath, nausea, lightheadedness and listen to your body
• Do not drink alcohol before or after shoveling
• If you have a medical condition, talk with your doctor first
• Watch for signs of hypothermia: shivering, confusion, numbness

Cold weather causes blood vessels to constrict, your heart rate to rise, and your blood pressure to increase all while you’re lifting heavy, wet snow. That combination can be dangerous.

🛑 If something doesn’t feel right, stop immediately and call 911.

🚑 Your neighbors at Lyme EMS are ready.

And because emergencies don’t pause for snowstorms, we invite you to join us this Saturday for our Free Hands-Only CPR Class. Learning CPR takes just minutes and it could give someone the precious gift of time before help arrives.
✔️Be prepared
✔️Know the signs
✔️Learn the skills that save lives

Stay warm, take it slow, and we hope to see you Saturday!
⭐️ ♥️ ⭐️
CPR Hands-Only - FREE Class

Hands-Only CPR
February 28, 2026
10AM
213 Hamburg Rd (rte 156)
LYME, CT

02/16/2026

💙 Hear from Stephanie, Volunteer EMT

You’ve met Stephanie in our last post — now hear from her.

We caught up with Stephanie at a recent training and asked her what she enjoys most about being a volunteer EMT with Lyme EMS.

As a lifelong Lyme neighbor, Stephanie believes in showing up and doing good when it matters most.

For her, volunteering offers:
✔️ A sense of purpose
✔️ A close-knit, supportive team
✔️ Ongoing training and growth
✔️ Flexible scheduling — even shifts that begin right from your home
✔️ The opportunity to serve the community she loves

Sometimes the most important work starts right where you are.

JOIN US!
Volunteering with Lyme EMS offers more than training; it offers connection, confidence, and community.

“You have the tools and can do good in the world.” - Stephanie L.

All it takes is a willingness to step up—we'll teach you the rest.

Contact Deputy Chief Ariana Eaton at 860-434-7225 or email deputychief@lymeambulance.org.

02/09/2026

From healing hands to helping Lyme – Meet Your Responder Stephanie🐾🌿

Stephanie Lombardo, RN & volunteer EMT, has called Lyme home since 1979. She raised her family here, now including grandchildren, and has deep roots in the community she loves. Stephanie believes in showing up and doing good wherever help is needed.

For years, that’s meant volunteering her time: helping care for animals, supporting hospital patients, and simply being present. Whether she’s easing a nervous cat at Forgotten Felines or sitting with a patient who needs a listening ear, Stephanie brings the same steady compassion to everything she does.

That same spirit of service led her, after retiring from a 30+ year career as a postoperative inpatient nurse, to look for her next way to give back. She missed the purpose, camaraderie, and the simple act of being there to help when someone needs you. In 2023, she answered that call by joining Lyme EMS as a volunteer EMT.

“Stephanie’s long career as a nurse shines through in her depth of medical knowledge and experience with medical conditions and treatments. “
- Chief Steve Olstein

Stephanie brings not only her medical expertise and compassion, but also her steady hand and deep commitment to this town.

Thank you for all you do for our community Stephanie!

Stephanie is a reminder that responders aren’t superheroes; they are our neighbors. People with families, passions, and a deep love for their community.

Drop a 💙 to show your appreciation 🙏

You don’t need medical experience to volunteer with Lyme EMS. You just need the desire to care, the willingness to learn, and the heart to step up when it matters.

Contact Deputy Chief Ariana Eaton
📞 860-434-7225
📧 deputychief@lymeambulance.org

02/06/2026

Congratulations Marta and Les!

Saturday’s First Aid Class was more than a hands-on lesson in lifesaving skills; it became a moment to celebrate what makes Lyme so special: neighbors showing up for one another and taking action to keep our community safe.

During the class, we had the joy of recognizing two incredible community members, Marta and Les, who have officially completed all of our life-saving education classes at Lyme EMS.

We are so honored to recognize Marta and Les for their commitment to completing all of our life-saving education classes. Taking the time to learn how to respond in an emergency is one of the most powerful gifts you can give to your loved ones and your community.

At Lyme EMS, we believe that every neighbor who learns CPR, bleeding control, and first-aid skills becomes a vital link in our collective safety net.

"Thank you, Marta and Les, for being true lifesaving champions! You’ve taken those skills to heart and, in doing so, you’ve made Lyme a safer place for everyone.”
- Lyme EMS, Deputy Chief Ariana Eaton

At Lyme EMS, our free Community Education classes are designed to help everyone feel confident when minutes matter. Whether it’s performing CPR, controlling severe bleeding, or knowing what to do while waiting for EMS to arrive, these skills truly save lives right here in Lyme and beyond.

Please keep spreading the word and encouraging friends, neighbors, and family members to join our free Community Education classes. Every trained hand strengthens our community, and together, we can save lives. 💙

Pictured: Marta and Les Cone; Ariana Eaton, Lyme EMS Deputy Cheif; Colleen Atkinson and Doug LoPresti, EMT, EMSI, Community Education Instructors

02/04/2026

Back by popular demand - CPR: Hands-only
Respond with confidence in our FREE Hands-Only CPR Class.
When: Friday, Feb 28, 10 AM
Where: Hamburg Station, 213 Hamburg Rd. (Route 156)

Whether you’re a beginner or need a refresher, this class is for everyone! Being a friend, spread the word, and help make our community safer… one heartbeat at a time.

You will learn how to:
    •    Respond quickly
    •    Act confidently
    •    Save lives

👉 Register lymeems.org/news
Spaces are limited.

Lyme EMS Community Education Series
Committed to providing lifesaving education to our community. ♥️

02/02/2026

💙 Lyme neighbors and Essex Bank customers — your vote makes a difference!

Each year, Essex Bank donates a portion of its profits to local nonprofits, and customers decide which nonprofits receive the funds through the Community Investment Program. Every vote for Lyme Ambulance Association (Lyme EMS) helps support emergency medical care, community education, and lifesaving services right here in Lyme.

Please consider voting for Lyme Ambulance Association this February — we’d be honored to have your support.

- Essex Bank customers:
✔️ Vote for "Lyme Ambulance Association" during the month of February
✔️ Vote for up to three of your favorite local organizations
✔️ Vote online through your account and/or at any Essex Bank branch

Thank you to Essex Bank for investing in the communities you serve — and thank you for supporting Lyme EMS. 💙

01/30/2026

Be prepared & gain peace of mind with tomorrow’s FREE First Aid class!
Please join us!

01/15/2026

🩹 Free First Aid Class - JOIN US!

Learn how to respond to bleeding, falls, burns, heart attacks and when to call 911.
Hands-on, practical skills for everyone.

📅 Sat, Jan 31 | 10 AM
📍 Tiffany Room, Hamburg Station
📧 online (link in bio) or ariana@lymeambulance.org

Be ready to help when it matters most. 💙

Lyme EMS Community Education Series
Committed to providing lifesaving education to our community.

12/26/2025

From your friends at Lyme EMS...

12/14/2025

SANTA IS COMING TO LYME!
Today, Hamburg Fire Station, 8am to 11am

The food is on, the station warm, and we hear bells in the distance...

Brush off the snow, dress warmly, and head on down, carefully. Coffee will be waiting!

12/12/2025

👏 Please join us in congratulating Matthew Cavallo!
A junior at Xavier High School, Matthew has officially earned his EMT certification from CT OEMS after starting his EMS journey as a volunteer EMR at just 14 years old!
Now 16, Matthew has passed both the state written and clinical exams and is actively training with Lyme EMS.

“We are so proud to have Matthew training with Lyme EMS. His dedication, maturity, and passion for service speak volumes about his future in emergency medical services and his commitment to making a difference in our community.”
- Missy Cotter, Training Officer

We’re thrilled to have Matt on our team and excited to watch his future in EMS unfold.
💙 Thank you Matt!

📷 Matt, Pictured working side by side with his father, seasoned EMT volunteer Kevin Cavallo.

11/20/2025

Great work, Lyme Fire Company! 🔥💙
Thank you for hosting another essential cold-water rescue refresher, and thank you to Middlesex County Fire School for the expert training. We were proud to stand by and support last night's drill — teamwork like this keeps our community safe year-round.

Address

213 Hamburg Road
Lyme, CT
06371

Telephone

+18604347225

Website

http://lymeems.org/

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