Every once and a while, good things do happen... On Friday morning June 10th, the CVAS was dispatched to Weidner Park (Chili Disk Golf) for a 57 year old male in cardiac arrest. When CVAS ambulance 4319 and Gates Medic 40 arrived, CPR had already been started by a town employee who was working in the park. Working together, EMS crews were able to sucsessfully defibrillate the patient as well as get a pulse and the patient breathing on his own before leaving for the hospital. Read more »

Recently, the Rochester area was tragically reminded of the dangers of carbon monoxide. One person died and several others were exposed when a gasoline generator was left running in an attached garage to power a portable space heater. Read more »

Due to a significant reduction in budgetary funding from the Town of Chili, the Chili Volunteer Ambulance Service will no longer be able to reimburse ambulance billing co-pays and deductibles to town residents. Rejected claims and residents without health care insurance will be dealt with on a case by case basis. This change in policy will begin January 1st, 2011. All residents transported prior to December 31st, 2010 will continue to have their co-pays reimbursed. Residents having questions regarding this policy change are encouraged to contact the CVAS Offices at 889-8614. Read more »

Once again, on November 2nd, 2010, the College Green Seniors hosted their annual election day craft and baked goods sale. Proceeds from the sale are donated to the Chili Volunteer Ambulance Service (CVAS) in appreciation for the service the CVAS provides to the residents of College Green. Kathy Niener, the event organizer says "the residents just love to help the ambulance because they are always here for us". This year the group raised just over $900.00 in sales and donations. Read more »

On August 3rd, "National Night Out", a drug and crime prevention campaign was hosted by the Target Store in cooperation with the Monroe County Sheriff's Department at 3181 Chili Avenue. This year. both the Chili Volunteer Ambulance and the Chili Fire Department were invited to promote health awareness and fire safety. While the MCSO provided their law enforcement expertise and child identification program inside the store, the ambulance and fire department were outside answering questions, handing out free information and showing off the emergency equipment. Read more »

As the summer heat arrives, the general public should be very cautious when participating in outdoor activities. With the recent high temperatures... dehydration, heat exhaustion and other heat related emergencies can be serious and sometimes fatal. Persons going out into the sun should protect exposed skin using the proper protection, a topical sun screen with a rating of 30 or higher is recommended.

Please see the attached information regarding summer heat emergencies, frequently asked questions, guide to personal health and pet safety. Read more »

On Wednesday June 9th and Thursday June 10, the Chili Volunteer Ambulance paid a visit to the Paul Rd Elementary School for there annual Teddy Bear Clinic. The event hosted by the school gives children from kindergarten to 3rd grade the chance to experience the various aspects of the medical industry. Teachers and Children play key roles pretending to be ambulance personnel and hospital staff. The youngest children are given teddy bears with make believe injuries and illnesses and allowed to travel through the treatment process. When its all over, it is hoped that the children leave with a better understanding of the need for both doctor and hospital visits. A similar event was hosted by the Brasser Elementary School in May.

Recently, the Chili Volunteer Ambulance had a new lighted sign installed in front of their quarters located at 3320 Chili Ave. The new sign will give the CVAS organization the ability to post CPR training, car seat safety inspections and various special event information. Landscaping will be finished up within the next few weeks around the new sign and flag pole. CVAS member, John Griffiths took advantage of the nice weather to plant some flowers and prune some of the shrubs around the front of the base. Thanks to everyone involved for getting this project underway and completed.