Greater Lenox Ambulance Service, Inc.

10/31/2026

Great morning with Burnrun Canastota hosted by Canastota Volunteer Fire Department ! The weather was perfect and everyone had a great time.

Food, special guests, families. For its first year in Canastota, it was a wonderful event. It should only continue to grow!

We are grateful to Tri-Valley Trail Riders, Inc. for allowing us to use a side-by-side for covering the course. Thank you to our volunteers that helped out at the firehouse and on the course, as well as the medical assistance we had from Sylvan Beach Fire Department and New Hartford Fire Department . Happy to get to spend another day with these supportive departments before the white stuff starts flying.

See everyone next year!

10/27/2026

Greater Lenox extends its sincerest condolences to Canastota Volunteer Fire Department on the loss of Past Chief Antonio "TJ" Tornatore.

We worked very closely with TJ, not only as a member of the fire department, but also through his roles with the Village of Canastota, NY and the Town of Lenox.

Our thoughts are with his family and friends through this loss of such a strong foundation.

Rest easy, TJ.

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10/26/2026

🚨 **TEMPORARY LOCATION NOTICE: Greater Lenox Ambulance** 🚨

Please be aware of a temporary operational shift at Greater Lenox Ambulance for **this week only**!

📍 Temporary Location: Canastota Fire Department (Center Street)

📅 Days: Monday through Thursday

⏰ Hours: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily

**Why the move?**

Paving is taking place at our main facility on Canal Street (Leland G. Wright Ave). This is the final phase of the National Grid project that has been underway for the past several months. To ensure our crews and vehicles can move freely without delay, we will be temporarily staging out of the firehouse on Center Street during these work hours.

🚑 **IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDER:**

* Emergency coverage is completely unaffected. Our paramedics and EMTs remain fully active, on duty, and ready to respond immediately.
* Always call 911 for emergencies. Please do not drive directly to either station if you are experiencing a medical emergency—dispatching through 911 ensures the fastest possible response to your location.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as this project wraps up! Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with neighbors in the Village of Canastota and surrounding areas.

Send a message to learn more

10/18/2026

Thank you to New Beginnings Community Church, Wampsville, New York for dropping off this sweet treat for our crews!

09/13/2026

Today, we're checking out some classic cars and a flea market in Wampsville! Come on out! It rained overnight, but is drying up as the day goes on.

Also stop by and support Wampsville Fire Department during their boot drive. They're also cooking up breakfast and lunch at the concession stand.

09/13/2026

25 Years Later. We Remember. 🇺🇸

Today, we pause to remember the nearly 3,000 innocent lives lost on September 11, 2001. Twenty-five years later, the memories of that tragic day remain etched in our hearts. We honor those who never came home, the families forever changed, and the countless heroes who answered the call without hesitation.

In the face of unimaginable devastation, our nation came together with strength, compassion, and resilience. Neighbors helped neighbors, strangers became family, and communities united in a way that reminded us of the very best of America.

We also remember and thank the members of our Canastota Volunteer Fire Department and Greater Lenox Ambulance Service, Inc. who traveled to Ground Zero in the aftermath to assist with recovery and support efforts. Their service, sacrifice, and commitment during one of our nation's darkest times exemplify the courage and dedication of first responders everywhere.

As we reflect today, may we never forget those we lost, those who served, and the unity that carried us forward.

Never Forget. 9/11/2001 🇺🇸

08/28/2026

Very proud to call Brian Rhodes an employee and, most importantly, a friend of our agency.

Congratulations Brian!

🚑 FIRST RESPONDER FRIDAY! 🚑

Today we’re saying a BIG THANK YOU to Paramedic Brian Rhodes! ❤️

Thank you, Brian, for answering the call, helping those in need, and being there when our community needs you most. We appreciate you! 🇺🇸👏

Nominate a hero: https://tsq.link/67eca5af

08/12/2026

We will be there with an ambulance! Come see us and see how our medical equipment works. Climb in and check out the ambulance!

A quick reminder that the 5th Annual Canastota Community Cookout is TOMORROW!

Cost: FREE admission and food for everyone!

Special Guest Addition: Our local Fire Department will be on-site with a fire truck! Bring the kids to explore the truck and meet our local firefighters.

See you all tomorrow evening!

07/26/2026

We'll call this a warm-up year! The game didn't go in our favor, but fun was had by all. Congrats to our brothers and sisters from Canastota Volunteer Fire Department for taking home the trophy.

We will use the off-season to regroup and see you at the next one!

07/26/2026

First pitch goes out in less than 20 minutes! Good luck to all of the teams.

We may be rooting for one team over the others, though. 😉