Irondequoit Ambulance, Inc.

10/13/2026

To protect the environment, unwanted medicines should never be flushed, put down the drain, or thrown in the trash.

National Drug Take Back Day is coming up soon and we look forward to partnering with Wegmans to safely collect and dispose of medication through these free events:

📆October 24th 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
📍Hosted at 9 local Wegmans Stores- Lyell, Mt. Read, Hudson-Titus, Eastway, Calkins Road, Perinton, Penfield, Holt Road, and Brockport
✅Acceptable items include prescription and over the counter medications, pills and liquids, ointments and creams, sprays and inhalers.

Free and no appointments required!

09/02/2026

Welcome Back to School....

East Irondequoit and West Irondequoit Schools will open on Tuesday September 8th.

Please slow down near bus stops and please watch out for children. Red flashing lights and an extended arm means the school bus has stopped to load or unload children- YOU MUST STOP

07/25/2026

NEXT MONTH (8/19/26) – Irondequoit Resource and Wellness Expo (55+) @ Irondequoit Community Center

The expo will feature over 40 vendors including local and regional government agencies, non-profit organizations, and health and wellness professionals offering services to enhance your overall quality of life. We encourage all Irondequoit residents 55 and older to attend this free event to learn about all of the benefits and opportunities available to them.

MORE INFO: https://irondequoitlibrary.org/wellness-expo-2026

07/17/2026

Come out and meet some of your local police agencies along with organizations that assist them!

Food provided by Wegmans and Music by DJ Blaze

07/16/2026

⚠️ATTENTION IRONDEQUOIT FARMERS' MARKET PATRONS⚠️
Due to poor air quality and falling in line with Monroe County recommendations for outdoor programming this evening, today's Farmers' Market has been canceled.
Thank you for your understanding- we look forward to seeing you next week!
Stay safe, Friends!

07/16/2026

Smoke from the Canadian wildfires will continue to blanket New York today.

Air quality is expected to worsen, with very unhealthy conditions affecting much of the state.

Stay informed by monitoring the real-time Air Quality Index at www.airnow.gov.

The Department and NYS Department of Environmental Conservation have issued an air quality health advisory for today, July 16, for fine particulate matter for all of New York State due to the impact of smoke from wildfires in Northern Minnesota and Canada.
The latest AQI forecast: appfactory.dec.ny.gov/AQI/
Health information: on.ny.gov/4ffTUXN
Check the AQI in your zip code: www.AirNow.gov

07/04/2026

Ambulance crews across the Rochester area say they're seeing fewer heat-related calls in suburban areas compared to the city.

07/01/2026

Skip the backyard boom. The only SAFE way to enjoy fireworks is at a professional show.

Sit back, relax, and let the experts light up the sky.

So come out Saturday July 4th at 9:45PM at Town hall for an outstanding firework show……

06/27/2026

After a comfortable final weekend of June, heat and humidity will build across WNY with heat index values running in the 80℉ to near 100℉ Tuesday through Friday.

By taking some precautions and being smart will help. Be sure to drink plenty of water, seek cool shelter, and limit time spent outdoors to avoid heat related illness.

Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but your A/C will get a bit of a workout…..

Heat Index Effects on the Body - It's not the heat, it's the humidity". Avoid extended periods of time in the heat, drink plenty of fluids, and familiarize yourself with the symptoms and treatments for these conditions.

Caution (80℉ - 90℉): Fatigue and decreased productivity with prolonged exposure to extreme heat or physical activity can increase the body’s risk of fatigue.

Health Caution (90℉ - 104℉): Once the heat index exceeds 90 degrees, heat-related illnesses such as cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke become possible from extended exposure to extreme heat, particularly for vulnerable populations such as the very young, the elderly, people who are pregnant, individuals with certain medical conditions, and those who are taking certain medications. Care should be taken to drink plenty of fluids, avoid excessive alcohol or caffeine consumption, avoid direct exposure to sunlight, and wear light, breathable clothing.

Danger (100℉ - 129℉): When the heat index exceeds 100 degrees, early-stage heat-related illnesses such as cramps and heat exhaustion go from being possible to likely for anyone who is exposed to heat for a prolonged period of time. The risk of heat stroke also increases, particularly for high-risk groups (young children, elderly, pregnant, and some chronically ill individuals).

Extreme Danger (>130℉): Heat stroke is likely to occur for any individual exposed to these temperatures for a prolonged period of time, and care must be taken to avoid any extended amount of time in this level of heat. Stay indoors as much as possible, drink plenty of fluids, and wear light, loose-fitting clothing to cover your body from direct exposure to the sun, which will only worsen the effects of heat.

06/25/2026