Johnsburg Emergency Squad

10/06/2026

10/01/2026

08/04/2026

August is Overdose Awareness Month, and our staff will be taking part in local Narcan Distribution Day events on August 12!

Our staff will be on hand Wednesday, August 12 outside the Warren County Human Services Building at Warren County Municipal Center, 1340 Route 9 in Queensbury, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., to distribute opioid-reversing naloxone at no charge.

There will also be a distribution from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Community Action, 190 Maple Street, Glens Falls, and a distribution at Salvation Army, 37 Broad Street in Glens Falls, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

In addition to naloxone, the staff will have education information and offer instruction about its use.

Check the attached graphic for distribution events around the region on Thursday.

06/11/2026

𝟏𝟒 𝐂𝐎𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐈𝐍 𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐍 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐘

A heat advisory is in effect for Warren County on Friday, with temperatures expected to rise into the 90s.

That can be dangerous for the elderly and those battling health conditions, and New York State has released its list of cooling centers/clean air centers for this year. 14 have been designated in Warren County, from Glens Falls to Hague.

This list was put together with input from Warren County NY Public Health and Warren County Office of Emergency Services.

These are locations where folks can go to get out of the heat while these facilities are open. Please call ahead if you decide you need to cool off, and if you are concerned about heat stroke or other illness, call 911.

Here are the cooling centers in Warren County: (please call ahead to verify they are open)

🆒 Aviation Mall, 578 Aviation Road, Queensbury
𖣘 Bolton Central School, 26 Horicon Avenue, Bolton
❄️ Bolton Free Library, 4922 Lake Shore Drive, Bolton
🌡️ Caldwell Library, 336 Canada Street, Lake George
🆒 Crandall Library, 251 Glen Street, Glens Falls
𖣘 Hague Community Center, 9793 Graphite Mountain Road, Hague
❄️ Hague Volunteer Fire Department, 4 West Hague Road, Hague
🌡️ Horicon Community Center, 6604 Route 8, Brant Lake
💨 Lake Luzerne Senior Center, 539 Lake Avenue, Lake Luzerne
🆒 Richards Library, 36 Elm Street, Warrensburg
💨Silver Bay YMCA, 87 Silver Bay Road, Hague
𖣘 The Open Door Mission, 226 Warren Street, Glens Falls
🆒 Thurman Town Hall, 311 Athol Road, Thurman
❄️ Town of Chester Public Library, 6307 Route 9, Chestertown

An interactive map and more resources can be found on this NY State website: https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/weather/cooling/.

06/04/2026

More than 350,000 EMS-assessed out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the U.S. each year, and according to the American Heart Association, about 90% are fatal. However, immediate CPR can double or even triple a person's chance of survival.

Our former LifeNet of New York patient, Tom Williams, knows this firsthand.

While competing in the Musselman Half Ironman triathlon in Geneva, NY, Tom suffered a cardiac arrest. His wife, Hillary, immediately began CPR with the help of another bystander until fellow racers and EMS crews arrived. Because of the severity of his condition, the LifeNet of New York team transported Tom to a critical care hospital for advanced care.

Tom’s story highlights the importance of CPR training and quick action. It can save a life, and possibly the life of someone you love.



📷 Tom Williams and his wife, Hillary

05/24/2026

Our condolences to the Fabin family and the team at Gore Mountain Ski Center & First Aid. Patrol 2 , our friend Joey, thank you for many years of service helping others who needed it most.

05/21/2026

EMS WEEK 2026 History Facts

1949
* The first ambulance serving the area was purchased by the American Legion and operated by the Barton Fire Company in North Creek.

* Barton Fire Company contracted with the Town of Minerva to provide ambulance coverage until Minerva formed its own rescue squad in 1956.

1970s
* Johnsburg and Minerva squads regularly worked together on trainings, emergency calls, and search and rescue operations throughout the Adirondacks and along the Hudson River.

1980s
* Johnsburg EMS expanded operations to three ambulances as call volume and interfacility transfers increased.

* Minerva EMTs became trained in Advanced Life Support (ALS) and is awarded Mountain Lakes EMS Agency of the Year for 1989-1990.

* Many from both communities also volunteered with the Gore Mountain Ski Patrol, strengthening the partnership between the squads.

1990s
* Johnsburg EMTs became ALS certified.

* The Emergency Squad separated from the North Creek Fire Department to expand membership opportunities and prepare for future growth.

2000s
* Johnsburg EMS began billing insurance companies and paying staff to ensure 24/7 coverage.

* EMS care advanced significantly with new medications, narcotics authorization, modern equipment, and expanded training.

* Johnsburg EMS was named Mountain Lakes EMS Agency of the Year for 2012–2013.

Today
* Johnsburg EMS moved into a larger station designed for around-the-clock staffing, additional emergency vehicles, and future growth.

* After years of preparation and cooperation, Johnsburg EMS assumed primary ambulance operations in the Town of Minerva.

* EMTs & Paramedics respond around the clock from the station and from their homes to ensure every patient is cared for.

05/20/2026

05/20/2026

In NY every ambulance service must operate under the authority of a physician known as a Medical Director. These doctors help develop treatment protocols, review patient care, provide training, and authorize EMTs to perform advanced lifesaving skills in the field.

EMS providers work under the guidance of their Medical Director every day , even when that doctor is miles away from the ambulance.

At Johnsburg EMS we are lucky to have Dr. Katz on our team! Dr. Katz works with our crews to ensure our patients receive the best care when they need it most.