North Adams Ambulance Service, Inc

10/29/2026

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When someone calls 911, they’re scared and want help fast. EMS professionals want the same thing: to get there quickly and take care of the patient. Sometimes, weeks later, a bill arrives and a fair question follows: “I only went two miles. Why does it cost so much?” The answer is that the bil...

10/14/2026

🚑 Working Together to Shape the Future of Healthcare in Berkshire County!

Northern Berkshire EMS (NBEMS) was pleased to participate in an important conversation hosted by our colleagues at County Ambulance Service, welcoming Massachusetts Secretary of Health and Human Services Dr. Kiame Mahaniah to Berkshire County.

This discussion highlighted the importance of expanding Mobile Integrated Health (MIH), behavioral health services, and community-based healthcare initiatives throughout Berkshire County. These innovative approaches represent significant opportunities to improve healthcare access, address gaps in services, and better meet the needs of our communities.

At NBEMS, we are actively working to advance many of these initiatives throughout Northern Berkshire County. We believe EMS has an increasingly important role to play beyond traditional emergency response by providing proactive, community-based care, connecting patients with appropriate resources, and helping prevent avoidable emergency department visits.

The future of EMS and healthcare in Berkshire County depends on collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

We appreciate the leadership and collaboration of our regional partners, including the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC), Berkshire Health Systems, The Brien Center, local and state officials, and fellow EMS providers. Bringing these organizations together is essential as we work toward sustainable solutions to the unique healthcare challenges facing Berkshire County.

We look forward to continuing these partnerships and ensuring that the needs of Northern Berkshire County and our entire region remain part of the statewide conversation.

10/14/2026

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💗 FREE RIDE TO YOUR MAMMOGRAM! 💗

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Northern Berkshire Transport is proud to partner with Berkshire Health Systems to help make breast health a priority in our community! 🎀

We’re offering FREE transportation to mammogram appointments for residents of North Berkshire County who need a ride to their screening at BMC Women’s Imaging Center.

📅 Tuesday, October 27 🕑 Appointment times: 2:00 or 2:30 p.m. 📞 Call 413-458-9831 to schedule your ride!

Your health matters, and getting to your appointment shouldn’t be a barrier. Let us help you get there!

💕 Please share this post to help spread the word and make sure everyone in our community knows about this free service.

10/12/2026

🍂🚑 From the base to the summit, teamwork made the difference today!

Northern Berkshire EMS is proud of the outstanding work by our crews, the Adams Forest Wardens, and the dedicated volunteers who helped keep hikers safe during today’s annual Mt. Greylock Ramble in Adams.

As hikers made their way up Massachusetts’ tallest mountain, Northern Berkshire EMS had dedicated crews stationed at both the base and summit, ready to provide medical assistance when needed.

Supporting an event like this takes preparation, coordination, and people committed to looking out for others. Today’s teams brought all three!

Thank you to everyone who helped make the Ramble a safe and memorable experience. We’re proud to serve alongside you! 🍁🏔️

10/11/2026

10/08/2026

Congratulations to our Northern Berkshire EMS providers recognized with the Stroke Star of the Month Award in partnership with North Adams Regional Hospital, Berkshire Health Systems! 🏥🚑

⭐ September 2026
Paramedic Marc Burdick
EMT James Bailey

This award recognizes staff members who play a crucial role in rapid intervention for patients experiencing AIS (Arterial Ischemic Stroke). Many critical interventions must happen in a short window of time across multiple medical disciplines.

Meeting Door to Needle time goals is no easy task, but our providers continue to rise to the challenge and deliver the highest quality care when every second counts.

👏 Job well done to all the providers who made these outcomes possible!

10/06/2026

🚑 NBEMS Expands Treatment Capabilities for Septic Shock Patients 🚑

Over the past several months, NBEMS has been working closely with Berkshire Health Systems to train our Paramedics in the administration of Ceftriaxone, an antibiotic, for qualifying patients experiencing septic shock.

Beginning tomorrow morning, our Paramedics will be going live with this new protocol. Ceftriaxone will be administered only to patients who meet the specific criteria outlined in the protocol and who are age 15 or older.

💉 Medication: Ceftriaxone
💊 Dose: 2 grams
⏱️ Administration: Over 30 minutes via infusion pump

As part of this initiative, our Paramedics have also received training on obtaining the initial set of blood cultures prior to antibiotic administration when indicated.

Early recognition and treatment of sepsis can make a critical difference. This new capability allows our crews to begin appropriate treatment earlier in the patient's care, while continuing to work closely with our hospital partners.

We are proud of the dedication and preparation our Paramedics have put into this program and grateful to Berkshire Health Systems for their partnership in improving care for our patients.

We go live tomorrow morning! 🚑💙

10/05/2026

🍂 70th Annual Fall Foliage Parade! 🍁

Northern Berkshire EMS and Northern Berkshire Transport had a great time participating in the 70th Annual Fall Foliage Parade in North Adams!

Medic 1, NBT 721, and NBEMS Unit 6 proudly represented our organizations in the parade, along with members of our EMS Club carrying the banners along the route.

While some of our team enjoyed the parade, others were hard at work behind the scenes. NBEMS crews and ambulances were strategically staged at key locations along the parade route, with additional EMS personnel on bike patrol, helping ensure everyone attending the parade had a safe and enjoyable day.

We’re always proud to be part of this longstanding North Adams tradition and to serve the community both in the parade and along the sidelines!

Thank you to everyone who came out, waved, and helped make the 70th Fall Foliage Parade another great community event! 🚑🍂

10/03/2026

🔥 Northern Berkshire EMS had a great time participating in this year’s BBQ Cook-Off!

After a long night tending the smokers and preparing brisket and smoked mac and cheese, we enjoyed spending the day with our fellow first responders from North Adams Police, North Adams Fire, and Adams Police.

🏆 To top it all off, we brought home FIRST PLACE! A big thank-you to our crew for all the hard work that went into the win!

Great food, great company, and a little friendly competition made for a memorable day! 🚑🚓🚒

10/02/2026