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“The COVID-19 pandemic has affected virtually every aspect of life including efforts by our organizations who remain dedicated to honoring EMS personnel for their service and especially for those who have died in the line of duty," NEMSMS President Jana Williams said in a statement. "While this ruthless virus keeps us physically apart, we can still join together…

National EMS week honors the contributions of those who work on the medical front line. This year, it’s celebrated from May 17 to May 23. The week gives Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and those who would like to credit them, a chance to recognize their hard work in potentially fatal situations daily. Whether an accident, a national emergency,…

Ambulance crews, who are among the first to contact people who may have coronavirus and stand ready to meet any surge, appreciate those who ward off the contagion by social distancing. The tone sounds on the scanner from dispatch. One long tone to prepare the first responders at Delta Ambulance in Waterville for an emergency call. The crew…

During this Covid-19 crisis, the best thing we can do to stop the spread of the disease is the stay away from each other. Stay at Home. Work from Home if you can. Maintain your distance. Stay Well. #STAYHOMEFORUS #ALWAYSOPEN

April 12 - 18, 2020 is National Public Safety Telecommunications Week and a perfect time to say Thanks for their professional vigilance 24/7/365. They are the folks who first answer the call, assess the situation and dispatch an appropriate response. Where are they? State Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP), County & Community Dispatch and Delta Ambulance's own dispatch.…

Thanks to our friends in Girl Scout Troops 763, 811 & 2442 of Winslow, Maine for the kind donation of Girl Scout Cookies. 'Tis very much appreciated! Stay well!

For a time, actually too long, we have been using Facebook as our media room, rather than our own website. While that was easy to use, it is not so easy to review in retrospect. We will resume using this site for important news item postings and will post many of the older Facebook postings here. In the…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 6, 2014 WATERVILLE, Maine—On Friday, October 31, Delta Ambulance recognized paramedic Paul Mathieu on 40 years of service. Beginning at Delta in 1974, Mathieu started as a first responder and recalls that the nonprofit operated only two ambulances. Today, Delta operates 17 ambulances from three stations serving the residents of central Maine. Delta Ambulance…

Did you know nearly half of all eye injuries that occur each year happen at home? When you think about it, there are a lot of hazards within and around the walls of your house that could injure your eyes—from spraying weed killer around the garage to opening champagne to celebrate. In working for Delta Ambulance for 30…