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.

On Sunday May 16th, the Chili Volunteer Ambulance in cooperation with the Chili Center Target Store hosted an EMS Week meet and greet. CVAS volunteers and employees of the Target Store spent a few hours Sunday afternoon handing out valuable health care information and educating the public. The members of the CVAS also took blood pressures, stressed the importance of learning CPR, calling 911 as needed and having a visible house number in the event of an emergency. Information packets for the kids, balloon's and a free raffle were also available through out the afternoon. The CVAS would like to thank the Target store of Chili for allowing us to spend a few hours interacting with the residents of Chili.

With the assistance of Assembly Woman Susan John and the NYS Department of Health, the Chili Volunteer Ambulance recently received an $8,000 grant. Grant monies will be used to provide additional safety equipment to the members of the CVAS. More specifically, High Vis 3 season jackets meeting the new federal visibility guidelines and 2 drive cam safety cameras to be mounted in both ambulances. The Chili Volunteer Ambulance is extremely grateful to both Assembly Woman Susan John and the NYSDOH. Thank you very much for your commitment to the Chili Volunteer Ambulance and the residents we serve.

The H1N1 (swine) flu has recently fallen off the radar screen as reported cases have significantly diminished. It should be noted that health care professionals are very concerned that the H1N1 will re-develop in the coming months and once again threaten the general public. Read more »

Each year, thousands are effected by carbon monoxide exposures. Please click (more) to find additional information regarding carbon monoxide, the new laws, and how to protect yourself from a deadly exposure. Read more »

In November of 2009, the College Green Seniors held yet another election day craft and bake goods sale. Kathy Niener, the groups organizer and several others presented the CVAS with an $800.00 check, the proceeds of Novembers sale. The Seniors of College Green have conducted this event for more than 10 years and are grateful for the services of the Chili Volunteer Ambulance. Thank You, College Green Seniors!