Greater Baldwinsville Ambulance Corps

Thank You Dr. Padalino for the presentation!

Thank you to Greater Baldwinsville Ambulance Corps for hosting David Padalino, MD and our team yesterday. Dr. Padalino educated paramedics on hemorrhages & advanced treatment options at Crouse.

Crouse is the proud sponsor of the 2025 American Heart Association Heart Walk; join us as we take steps to save lives.

Please join us in recognizing our Brother and Sister agencies in EMS this week. Fifty years ago, the first "National Emergency Medical Services Week" was established to recognize the vital work of EMS professionals and raise public awareness about EMS. Today, EMS Week is celebrated annually with various events and activities that honor the achievements of EMS professionals, highlight the importance of EMS in healthcare, and increase awareness of the challenges and issues faced by the EMS community.

Locally in Baldwinsville, the Greater Baldwinsville Ambulance Corps (GBAC) was founded in 1962 by a group of concerned citizens dedicated to ensuring that the Greater Baldwinsville community had a reliable ambulance service. GBAC is one of the oldest independent non-profit ambulance services in New York State. Today, we serve the Greater Baldwinsville community with a staff of 14 full-time, 32 part-time, and 15 volunteer paramedics and EMTs, as well as 5 additional volunteer board members. We operate a fleet of 5 Advanced Life Support ambulances, 2 fly cars, and 1 UTV to provide access in difficult areas of the district and during special events.

Over the years, many individuals have contributed exceptional service to both the organization and the community. Today, GBAC remains committed to providing the best possible emergency care. We are there for you when you need us.

Happy EMS Week to all those, past, present, and future. If you’re interested in volunteering with us and joining our team, please reach out. Thank you for all you do.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the members of the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office , Syracuse Police Department , the victims and their families, and all those impacted by this event.

TWO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY:

On Sunday, April 14th, 2024, at about 7:07 p.m., Syracuse Police Officers encountered a suspicious vehicle in the area of Emerson Avenue and Hamilton Street. Police officers attempted to stop the vehicle, however, the driver refused to stop and fled the area. The officers lost sight of the vehicle but were able to record the license plate information.

Officers checked the vehicle registration and determined the registered owner resides on Darien Drive, in Liverpool, New York.

Syracuse Police responded to the address, along with members of the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office. The vehicle was found to be parked at a residence on Darien Drive.

Shortly after arrival, the police officers and sheriff’s deputies were encountered by an armed male and an exchange of gunfire followed.

One Syracuse Police Officer and one Onondaga County Sheriff’s Deputy were struck by gunfire. The armed suspect was also shot.

Both law enforcement officers were transported to Upstate University Hospital where life saving measures were conducted. The Syracuse Police Officer and the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Deputy succumbed to their injuries.

The suspect was also transported to University Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the two law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, as well as with their brothers and sisters in law enforcement who are suffering in the wake of this tragedy.

We thank the community for their outpouring of support.

GBAC recently purchased a new Fly Car from North Eastern Rescue Vehicles. Thank you NERV for providing state of the art equipment!

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🎄 Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas!! 🚑🎅 A heartfelt THANK YOU to our Christmas Eve and Christmas Day duty crews, spending time away from their families. Your dedication to serving our community during the holidays doesn't go unnoticed. Stay safe and spread the joy! 🎁

GBAC is participating tonight in the Parade of Lights Baldwinsville. Special thanks to our staff and their families who decorated! And thanks to North West Fire District for organizing the event! Stop by and wave or say hello to our crew on the UTV!!

Crews were out early this morning providing support for the Baldwinsville Kiwanis Club and the Annual Turkey Trot. We are so thankful to be part of the Baldwinsville Community and we are also thankful for our staff, other first responders and our healthcare partners, who are spending the day away from home, serving the community. From our GBAC family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Some of our members had a great time today running in the East Syracuse Fire Department The Burn Run. Special thanks to them for running and representing GBAC.

IT'S EMERGENCY NURSES DAY & we are celebrating with some of our nurses in the Pomeroy Emergency Services Department at Crouse this morning. ER nurses provide dedicated care to our patients 24/7 and we thank them for all they do for our community.

Want to be a Crouse nurse? Visit crouse.org/RN to view opportunities and apply today.

BCSFD Engine 91 was in-service Friday night from 17:00-00:00 and we invited our friends from GBAC over for dinner. Emergency Crews working together building camaraderie. 🚒 🚑

Today GBAC participated alongside Baldwinsville Police Department-NY, Onondaga County Sheriff's Office K9 and Air 1 at Van Buren Elementary's first responder day. Student's had the opportunity to learn about each agency and their role in the community.

We will never forget the events on September 11, 2001. GBAC like so many other agencies across NYS and the nation responded to the call to help. Our crew spent the following days assisting our fellow First Responder brothers and sisters with response coverage in NYC. These posts are never easy to write remembering those who answered their final call that day. Rest easy your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Come say hi to members; Paramedic Kiersten S. and EMT Mark P. as they staff the First Aid Tent at the Harvest Festival at the Beaver Lake Nature Park today 10:00-5:00pm! Make sure to get some apple cider or apple cider donuts!