Bath Ambulance

08/01/2026

Congratulations to Todd and Doug on passing their NYS EMT exam recently! You’ve worked and studied so hard! We are very proud of you!

07/29/2026

Tonight, some of our crews had the opportunity to tour the new apartments at the former Dana Lyon School along side the The Bath Volunteer Fire Department.

These pre-incident walkthroughs are an important part of preparing for future emergency responses. They allow our crews to become familiar with the building’s layout, access points, and any challenges we may encounter when bringing equipment into the building during an emergency.

We would like to send our thanks to the property managers for taking the time to show us around and answer our questions. We appreciate the opportunity to become familiar with the property so we can continue providing the best possible service to our community.

07/15/2026

⚠️ UPDATE 7/20/2026 10:00 AM

There is no change in forecast today but there is a chance we may see a few temporary spikes of ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups’ (USG), especially in Western New York, Central New York, and Eastern Lake Ontario.

To check your air quality, visit https://www.airnow.gov or download the AirNow app for regular updates.

⚠️ UPDATE 7/18/26 at 6:20pm

As of 6pm, air quality in the Adirondacks worsened to ‘Unhealthy’ and the Lower Hudson Valley region worsened to ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.’

⚠️ UPDATE 7/18/26 at 3:30pm

DEC and NYSDOH - New York State Health Department have issued an air quality health advisory tomorrow, July 19th, for Central and Western NY for fine particulate matter due to the impact of smoke from wildfires in Canada.

⚠️ UPDATE 7/18/26 at 3pm

As of 3 p.m., air quality in the Upper Hudson Valley region worsened to ‘Unhealthy.’

⚠️ UPDATE 7/18/26 at 2pm

As of 2pm, air quality in the Adirondacks and Upper Hudson Valley regions worsened to ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups’ and Lower Hudson Valley region worsened to ‘Unhealthy.’

⚠️ UPDATE 7/18/26 at 12pm

As of 12pm, air quality in the Lower Hudson Valley region worsened to ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups’ and Rockland County worsened to ‘Unhealthy.’

⚠️ UPDATE 7/18/26 at 11:10am

As of 11 a.m., air quality in Syracuse and Westchester County worsened to ‘Unhealthy.’

⚠️ UPDATE 7/18/26 at 10:20am

As of 10am, air quality in Rochester worsened to ‘Unhealthy’ and Syracuse and Rockland County worsened to ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.’

⚠️ UPDATE 7/18/26 at 9:20am

As of 9am, air quality in Western New York worsened to ‘Very Unhealthy’ and Westchester worsened to ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.’

⚠️ UPDATE 7/18/26 at 8:20am

As of 8 am, air quality in the Southern Tier region worsened to ‘Unhealthy’ and Rochester worsened to ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups’.

Saturday air quality outlook: Shifts in the ongoing Canadian wildfire plume are expected to negatively impact air quality statewide today and create unhealthy conditions outdoors.

⚠️ UPDATE 7/18/26 at 7:30am

As of 7am, air quality on Long Island worsened to ‘Unhealthy’ Individual location conditions may vary.

⚠️ UPDATE 7/18/26 at 6:30am

As of 6 am, air quality in Buffalo and New York City worsened to ‘Unhealthy’ and air quality in the Southern Tier and Long Island worsened to ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups’.

⚠️ UPDATE 7/17/26 at 3:30pm

DEC and NYSDOH - New York State Health Department have issued an air quality health advisory for tomorrow, July 18th, for fine particulate matter due to the impact of smoke from wildfires in Canada. New Yorkers may see visible smoke and hazy skies across the state and spikes in smoke-related pollution.

- The Western NY, Eastern Lake Ontario, Central NY, NYC Metro, and Long Island regions are forecast to reach Unhealthy.
- The Adirondacks, and Upper and Lower Hudson Valley are forecast to reach Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.

⚠️ UPDATE 7/17/26 at 12pm

DEC and NYSDOH - New York State Health Department have issued an updated air quality health advisory for today, July 17th, for fine particulate matter due to the impact of smoke from wildfires in Canada. New Yorkers may see visible smoke and hazy skies across the state and spikes in smoke-related pollution.

The updated advisory is:

- The Western NY region is forecast to reach Very Unhealthy.
- The Central NY Region is forecast to reach Unhealthy.
- The Long Island, NYC Metro, Lower Hudson Valley, and Eastern Lake Ontario regions are forecast to reach Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.

⚠️ UPDATE 7/17/26 at 7:20am

DEC is still seeing ‘unhealthy’ air quality in Western and Central New York, the Southern Tier, Rockland, Westchester, New York City, and Long Island, with weather expected to shift and smoke plumes anticipated to decrease throughout the day. DEC will continue to monitor the forecast to adjust Air Quality Health Advisories as needed.

⚠️ UPDATE 7/16/26 at 7:15pm

As of 7 pm, air quality in the New York City Metro region has worsened to ‘Very Unhealthy.’

⚠️ UPDATE 7/16/26 at 6:20pm

As of 6pm, air quality in the Upper and Lower Hudson Valley regions has worsened to ‘Unhealthy.’ Individual location conditions may vary.

⚠️ UPDATE 7/16/26 at 5:15pm

As of 5pm, air quality in the Lower Hudson Valley has worsened to ‘Unhealthy’ and ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.’ Air quality in the New York City Metro region worsened to ‘Unhealthy.’

⚠️ UPDATE 7/16/26 at 4:15pm

As of 4pm, air quality on Long Island worsened to ‘Unhealthy’ and air quality in the Upper Hudson Valley, Lower Hudson Valley, and New York City Metro regions worsened to ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups’.

⚠️ UPDATE 7/16/26 at 2:15pm

DEC and NYSDOH - New York State Health Department have issued an air quality health advisory for TOMORROW, July 17th, for fine particulate matter for Western NY due to the impact of smoke from wildfires in Northern Minnesota and Canada.

A incoming cold front will begin to push the smoke plume to the south starting late tonight. This front will clear almost all regions and leave them in upper moderate, besides the regions out west. The winds in the western half the state will be weaker, leaving a lighter pocket of smoke to linger in the Buffalo area. Buffalo will remain in upper Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. Central NY and Eastern Lake Ontario are currently in upper moderates but will need to be reevaluated in the morning in case there are any changes in the winds and need to be upgraded.

⚠️ UPDATE 7/16/26 at 2:15pm

As of 2 p.m., air quality on Long Island worsened to ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups’.

⚠️ UPDATE 7/16/26 at 1:15pm

As of 1 p.m., air quality in the Southern Tier worsened to ‘Very Unhealthy’. Individual location conditions may vary.

⚠️ UPDATE 7/16/26 at 12pm

As of 12pm, air quality in the Adirondacks worsened to ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups’ and Rochester worsened to ‘Very Unhealthy’.

⚠️ UPDATE 7/16/26 at 10:45AM

DEC and NYSDOH - New York State Health Department have issued an air quality health advisory for today, July 16th, for fine particulate matter due to the impact of smoke from wildfires in Northern Minnesota and Canada.

The updated advisory is as follows:

- The Long Island, New York City Metro, and Lower Hudson Valley regions are forecast to reach Unhealthy.
- The Upper Hudson Valley, and Adirondack regions are forecast to reach Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.
- The Eastern Lake Ontario, Central New York and Western New York regions are forecast to reach Very Unhealthy.

For the latest AQI forecast: https://appfactory.dec.ny.gov/AQI/

⚠️ UPDATE 7/16/26 at 8:20AM

Headed into Thursday morning, DEC air monitors in Buffalo, the Southern Tier, and Syracuse are already reporting ‘Unhealthy’ air levels, with Rochester and New York City reporting levels ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.’ An Air Quality Health Advisory remains in effect statewide today due to smoke continuing to move through state, and the potential for temporary spikes of “Very Unhealthy” air quality.

For more safety and health precautions: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-updates-new-yorkers-air-quality-advisory-expanded-entire-state

⚠️UPDATED 7/15/26 at 5:50PM

DEC and NYSDOH - New York State Health Department have issued an air quality health advisory for TOMORROW, July 16th, for fine particulate matter for all of New York State due to the impact of smoke from wildfires in Northern Minnesota and Canada.

For the latest AQI forecast: https://appfactory.dec.ny.gov/AQI/

⚠️UPDATED 7/15/26 at 10:13AM

Wildfire smoke from northern Canada and high temperatures are expected to create unhealthy air conditions. Smoke will be visible and is set to first cross into western areas early this morning before disbursing across the state.

In addition to an Air Quality Health Advisory issued for particulate matter for Eastern Lake Ontario, Central New York, and Western New York, all regions may see temporary spikes in smoke-related pollution. Sensitive groups should take particular caution.

DEC will continue to closely monitor conditions. Be Air Aware!

07/05/2026

Hammondsport Parade 2026

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July! Stay cool and stay safe! 🫶🏼❤️💙🇺🇸

07/03/2026

Word of the Day: NO.

Two letters.
One syllable.
Zero trips to the burn center.

Let’s practice:

❌ No, your cousin isn’t suddenly a licensed pyrotechnician because it’s the Fourth of July.

❌ No, watching three TikToks and one YouTube video does not make you a fireworks expert. It makes you someone with Wi-Fi.

❌ No, “Hold my b**r, I’ve done this before” has never ended with, “…and everyone clapped.”

❌ No, “It’ll be fine” is not a safety plan. It’s usually the opening line of a 911 call.

❌ No, Roman candles are not meant to be held. They’re definitely not meant to be aimed at your buddies.

❌ No, if your first aid kit consists of aloe vera and “walking it off,” you’re not prepared.

❌ No, your HOA doesn’t need a surprise reenactment of the Revolutionary War.

❌ No, if your dog, your neighbors, and the local wildlife are all running away…maybe you should too.

❌ No, we do not want you lighting fireworks.

✅ Yes, we do want you to keep all of your fingers!

Sometimes the smartest, safest, and most patriotic thing you can say is the shortest:

NO.

🇺🇸 Have a safe and happy Fourth of July!

🚑 Don’t drink and drive!!

07/02/2026

Today marks another year since we lost Trooper Nicholas F. Clark, and not a day goes by that you aren’t remembered.

Nick wasn’t just a New York State Trooper, he was our friend. So many of us at Bath Ambulance were fortunate enough to know you, to laugh with you, and to make memories that we’ll always cherish. Your smile, your sense of humor, and the friendships you built left a lasting impact on all of us.

Nick, thank you for always having our backs and for keeping us safe. Your dedication to serving others never went unnoticed, and neither did the kindness you showed to everyone around you.

We wanted to make sure your friends and family knew you were still watching over us. Chris and Billy spent countless hours painting light bulbs so the star could shine brightly over Mossy Bank, overlooking the village you helped protect. Every time that star lights up, it’s a reminder that your memory continues to shine just as brightly in all of our hearts.

One moment we’ll never forget is seeing porch lights across our community and in so many surrounding communities glowing blue for weeks on end. It was a simple but powerful reminder of how many lives you touched and how deeply you were loved. The outpouring of support showed that an entire community stood behind you and your family, and that your sacrifice would never be forgotten.

Today, we remember your sacrifice, honor your service, and hold your family, friends, and fellow Troopers close in our thoughts.

You may be gone, but you’ll never be forgotten. You’ll always have a special place in our hearts, and we’ll continue to tell the stories, share the laughs, and remember the moments that keep your spirit alive.

Rest easy, Nick. Your watch is over. We’ll take it from here.

💙🖤

End of Watch: July 2, 2018

07/02/2026

Our crew standing by for music in the park!

06/30/2026

06/30/2026

Hot & Humid Weather Ahead for Steuben County

Dangerous heat conditions are expected, which can lead to heat exhaustion or stroke. Consider postponing or rescheduling outdoor activities. Keep children and pets in air conditioning if possible. IF OUTSIDE: wear light-colored loose clothing and a hat. NEVER leave children or pets in a car.

If possible, stay out of the sun and stay in the air conditioning.
Avoid strenuous activity and exercise, especially during the sun's peak hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Drink plenty of fluids - preferably water.
Check on your friends, family, and neighbors.

If you have signs of heat stroke, seek medical attention immediately.

Signs of a heat stroke include:
Extremely high body temperatures.
Red, hot, and dry skin with no sweat.
Rapid, strong pulse.
Dizziness, confusion, and unconsciousness.

Find the nearest cooling center near you by visiting the NYS Department of Health Cooling Center website at https://bit.ly/4lrT7oh

A Heat Advisory has been issued for Steuben County for Tuesday as heat index values up to 97 degrees Fahrenheit are expected. The hottest temperatures will be in urban valley locations during the mid to late afternoon period.

An Extreme Heat Watch has been issued for Steuben County from Wednesday through Friday. Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values over 105 degrees Fahrenheit are possible. Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.

Additional Heat Advisories and Extreme Heat Warnings may be issued during the upcoming days. Continue monitoring updates to the forecast via local media or your nearest National Weather Service Office by visiting www.weather.gov and search for your zip code.