Cambridge Valley Rescue Squad, Inc

09/11/2026

Like many emergency service agencies across the country, Cambridge Valley Rescue Squad sent members to Manhattan in the days following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Those who went carried with them the responsibility to help—and returned with memories and experiences they would never forget.

Today, there are members of our agency who were not yet born when the towers fell. There are others who were children and remember only fragments of that day. But through the stories of those who were there, the lessons of that time, and the lives forever changed, we continue to remember.

We remember the 2,977 people who lost their lives.
We remember the first responders who ran toward the danger.
We remember those who became sick and died in the years that followed.
And we remember the families, friends, and communities who continue to carry that loss.

Twenty-five years later, we will never forget.

09/08/2026

From all of us at Cambridge Valley Rescue Squad, we want to wish the students, teachers, staff, and families of Cambridge Central School a healthy, happy, and fun school year ahead!

We hope the year is filled with learning, new experiences, good friends, plenty of laughter, and lots of reasons to be proud. And as our community gets back into the school-year routine, please remember to slow down, stay alert, and watch carefully for buses and students.

Here’s to a great school year, Cambridge Central! Have a safe and wonderful year! 💙

08/29/2026

From a recent intercept with LifeNet of New York
Cambridge NY Fire Department setting up the landing zone at Cambridge Central School

📸 - Jerry Gillis (Paramedic)

08/28/2026

Last night at around 1810, a tornado warning was issued in Saratoga County and Washington County.
We had a crew enroute to Saratoga Hospital at that time. They were getting reports of a tornado touching down between exits 15 and 16 of the Northway.
Out of an abundance of caution and desire to safely arrive at the hospital, the crew determined the best course of action would be to shelter in place in Schuylerville.
Through coordination with Washington County, NY - Department of Public Safety , our crew was able to connect with Schuyler Hose Co in Schuylerville. They provided shelter in their apparatus bay for our ambulance and crew until the storm passed and they could safely continue on to the hospital.
We’d like to extend a huge thank you to the dispatchers and the team at Schuyler Hose Co. First response is truly a team sport and we are so grateful for their help ensuring our crew and patient remained safe.

08/20/2026

Huge congrats to CVRS member Zach Price (EMT) for being one of the newest recruits for the City of Schenectady Fire Department!
We’re so proud of you and know you’ll do great in paramedic school!

We are excited to introduce our newest recruit class!

Following last week's announcement of four new hires heading to the Utica Fire Academy, these nine recruits are taking their first step in their training by attending the Paramedic program at Hudson Valley Community College.

Please join us in congratulating:

Ryan Rumbaugh
Aiden Froehlich
Conor Burns
Benjamin Rhodes
Zach Price
Joshua Weitzner
Andrew Cloutier
Mathew Schaffer
Merilian Quirindongo

We are thrilled to welcome you to the team. Wish them luck in the comments below!

08/18/2026

Less than three weeks away! Come out, ride, and help support the Cambridge Valley Rescue Squad, Inc

08/05/2026

A recent scene call flown out with LifeNet of New York. Landing zone at the Cambridge Airport set up by Cambridge NY Fire Department

Air medical resources are requested when a patient’s condition requires specialized critical care or rapid transport that exceeds what ground EMS alone can provide. Working together, ground and air crews help ensure patients receive the right level of care as quickly and safely as possible.

07/11/2026

To many, he was John Gage from Emergency!—the television paramedic who helped introduce millions of Americans to the then-new world of emergency medical services. At a time when EMS was still in its infancy, Emergency! brought the profession into living rooms across the country and inspired countless EMTs and paramedics to answer the call.

Years ago, Cambridge Rescue Squad had the privilege of welcoming Randolph as the guest speaker at our annual banquet. Our members who were there still speak fondly of that evening, remembering him not as a television star, but as a genuinely kind, humble, and down-to-earth man who made everyone feel like an old friend.

These photos are a snapshot of a special night in our squad’s history and a reminder that the greatest legacies are built not only through the roles we play, but through the lives we touch.

Thank you, Randolph, for championing EMS, inspiring generations of providers, and for your kindness to our members and community.

Rest easy, Randolph. KMG365. 🚑❤️