Delmar-Bethlehem EMS

05/11/2026

One week until National EMS Week!

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For National EMS Week, May 17-23, 2026, NYS landmarks—including the Empire State Plaza in Albany—will be illuminated on May 18th, in yellow, white, and blue to celebrate and honor the vital work of EMS professionals.

2026 EMS Week Lighting Details
Date: May 18, 2026
Locations: Major New York State landmarks, including the Empire State Plaza
Colors: Yellow, White, and Blue
The blue, white, and yellow lights used to illuminate landmarks like the Empire State Plaza during National EMS Week represent the colors of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and are designed to honor their life-saving work.

For 2026 scheduling updates, you can refer to the Empire State Plaza Lighting Calendar (https://ogs.ny.gov/plaza-lights).

05/11/2026

During National Police Week, Delmar-Bethlehem EMS would like to thank the Bethlehem Police Department for your dedication, professionalism, and service to our community. We appreciate the partnership we share and your continued commitment to keeping our residents safe every day.

Thank you for all that you do.
— Delmar-Bethlehem EMS

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day to all of the DBEMS Moms!

05/06/2026

Throughout May, when you purchase a reusable Community Grocery Bag for $2.50 at the Hannaford Supermarket located at 180 Delaware Avenue, $1 will be donated to Delmar-Bethlehem EMS.

To make the most of this opportunity, please share this news with your friends and family. Make sure everyone knows to look for Community Bags on display racks at Hannaford this month. Thanks to Hannaford for supporting our community EMS responders.

05/04/2026

American Stroke Association - May is American Stroke Month

Strokes can happen to anyone, at any age. Recognizing the warning signs of stroke can help you take action in the moments that matter. Learn the signs of stroke and how to lower the risk for another one.

When you spot a stroke warning sign, be fast. Recognizing the stroke warning signs and calling 911 immediately may make the difference between a strong recovery or long-term disability; survival or death.

B.E.F.A.S.T.

B = Balance Loss - Is there a sudden loss of balance or coordination? Is the person having trouble walking or experiencing dizziness?

E = Eye (Vision) Changes - Are there sudden changes in vision? Ask the person if they are experiencing blurred vision, double vision, or loss of sight in one or both eyes.

F = Face Drooping - Does one side of the face droop, or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the person's smile uneven?

A = Arm Weakness - Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

S = Speech Difficulty - Is speech slurred or difficult to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence.

T = Time to Call 911 - If you have any of these symptoms or see someone else having them, call 911 immediately!

04/30/2026

Save the date for our annual open house! Rain or shine.

04/16/2026

Medical Directors Dr. Dave Afienko and Dr. Mike Doyle recognized our 2025 Lifesavers with a life savers pin at our recent continuing medical education (CME) sessions. Each of the EMS providers pictured participated in a response where a person whose heart had stopped was revived through their efforts. Of the 18 people in cardiac arrest receiving CPR, defibrillation, and advanced medical care, seven had their hearts restarted and several recovered and went home from the hospital to resume their lives.

04/12/2026

We worked with the Albany County Sheriff's Office EMS Division, Albany Fire Department, Mohawk Ambulance Service, and the Albany Medical Center EMS Division to be at the ready for any medical emergencies during this weekend's Hudson Mohawk Half Marathon. Here are Charlie and Sean cheering on the runners as they pass through Delmar.

04/12/2026

As we start this week we would like to take a moment to take say thank you to our wonderful dispatchers from Bethlehem Police and Albany County Sheriff’s Office.

Every 911 call begins with a voice—your voice.

In someone’s darkest moment, you are the calm, the strength, the lifeline. You hear the fear, the chaos, the heartbreak… and still, you answer with courage and compassion.

Before the sirens, before help arrives—you are already saving lives.

During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (April 12–18), we honor the heroes behind the headset.

From all of us at Delmar-Bethlehem EMS, thank you for being there when it matters most. 💛📞🚑

04/11/2026

Training is a constant activity to keep us ready to do our best for the community. This month every Delmar-Bethlehem EMS volunteer and Albany County Sheriff's Office EMS Division career EMS responder gathered for joint training on innovative equipment and protocols. Paramedics trained on new ventilators for respiratory support and EMTs learned how to place an advanced supraglottic airway for patients in cardiac arrest. These photos capture our CME sessions for some of the more than 100 EMS responders that provide 24-7-365 ambulance response in the Town of Bethlehem.

04/07/2026

Are you interested in taking a CPR or First Aid class? Erin S. will be offering a few American Heart Association classes at the
Delmar-Bethlehem EMS building this spring.

Reserve your seat with the link below or visit www.AlbanyCPR.com for more information.

Note:
Infant CPR is up to age 1.
Child CPR is up to ~12/13 years old.
Adult CPR is 13+.
First Aid will cover all ages.

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