Tick Safety TipSimple Steps Make a Big DifferenceTicks are active across our area, and Lyme EMS is encouraging neighbors to take a few simple precautions before and after spending time outdoors.As warmer weather returns, so does tick season and this year is already shaping up to be an especially active one across Connecticut.Ticks are commonly...
More Than Emergency Response The People, Partnerships, and Purpose Behind Lyme EMS As Lyme EMS enters its next chapter following our 50th anniversary year, we're excited to share our Spring 2026 Newsletter with our community. Inside, you'll learn more about our transition to Lyme EMS and what that change means for the future of emergency medical services in...
Volunteering for Lyme EMS offers deep fulfillment from saving lives and giving back to the community, while also providing invaluable hands-on medical experience, building career skills for healthcare/emergency fields, boosting self-confidence, fostering teamwork, and making a tangible difference in critical moments. It's a way to gain practical skills, explore a medical career, develop leadership, and...
I didn’t come from a medical background, just a desire to help. Being there for someone when it matters most is an incredible privilege. Finance professional, animal advocate, outdoor enthusiast—and a dedicated volunteer EMT with Lyme EMS. Before calling Lyme home, Missy spent most of her career on Wall Street, working for NASDAQ and other financial...
Learn how to respond with confidence in our FREE Hands-Only CPR Class with AED basics. Whether you’re a beginner or just need a refresher, this class is for everyone! Please bring a friend, spread the word, and help make our community safer… one heartbeat at a time. DISCOVER > How to respond quickly > How to act confidently> How...
AEDs Save Lives—And They’re Made for You Have you seen these around town?An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a portable device that can help restart a heart during sudden cardiac arrest. It’s designed for everyday people and gives clear, step-by-step voice instructions so you know exactly what to do. Why AEDs matter:Sudden cardiac arrest can happen to...
Meet Stephanie From healing hands to helping Lyme – Stephanie Lombardo, RN & volunteer EMT, has called Lyme home since 1979. She raised her family here, now including grandchildren, and has deep roots in the community she loves. Stephanie believes in showing up and doing good wherever help is needed.For years, that’s meant volunteering her time: helping...
The Cones Show up for Lyme Our January First Aid Class was more than a hands-on lesson in lifesaving skills; it became a moment to celebrate what makes Lyme so special: neighbors showing up for one another and taking action to keep our community safe. During the class, we had the joy of recognizing two incredible...
“I was seeking an activity where I could have a direct and immediate impact on people’s lives… I can’t express how rewarding it is to help people when they need it most.” Steve Olstein Chief of Service Steve Olstein, Chief of Service Steve joined Lyme EMS in 2018, first qualifying as a driver, then earning EMT certification in January...
“When I joined Lyme EMS I joined a ‘family’ — a family of amazing, dedicated volunteers.” Ariana Eaton, Deputy Chief Ariana joined Lyme EMS in 2016 as a Driver and in 2017 completed her EMR certification. Her background as a senior care coordinator helped fuel her interest in EMS. She is Deputy Chief of Service and an...