Bay Shore Brightwaters Rescue Ambulance, Inc.

Congratulations to our members and paid staff for being awarded Suffolk County “EMS Agency of the Year”, 2022.

Additionally, Congratulations to our CPR Chair, Laurie Hughes for being awarded “Educator of Excellence” and Brian Derrick for an honorable mention. We are proud of you both!

1 in 5 Adults experience struggles with mental health. Check in with your friends; you never know who needs it.

Join us today as we celebrate International Firefighters’ Day (IFFD). Today we recognize and honor the sacrifices that firefighters make to ensure that their communities and environment are as safe as possible. Everyday members of the Bay Shore Fire Department dedicate their lives to the protection of life and property. Sometimes that dedication is in the form of countless hours volunteered over many years, in others it is many selfless years working in the industry. In all cases it risks the ultimate sacrifice of a firefighter’s life. We are extremely lucky to work beside our friends at BSFD and thank them for everything they do to keep our community safe.

Join us on May 22nd for our yearly Pancake Breakfast. Delicious food, raffles and a wonderful cause! Help support the future of EMS. 🥞 🚑

May ‘22 Member Spotlight: Nadine Navarro

Nadine joined Bay Shore Brightwaters Rescue Ambulance in January 2018. Currently, Nadine holds the rank of Captain and is both an EMT and Driver for our department. Under her leadership, Tuesdays crew won ‘Crew of the Year’ in 2021.

Nadine sits on a number of committees including Good and Wellfare, BLS Committee, special awards committee, Kitchen committee, Honor Guard, Bike Team, and Dinner Dance. Her involvement in the agency is unmatched by many. Recently, Nadine has been spearheading BSBRA’s first Awareness Weekend- a weekend dedicated to improving and supporting mental health among our BSBRA Membership.

Warm and friendly- Nadine often steps up to mentor, guide and support new members. She is highly respected by her peers and is a competent and compassionate provider. We are so lucky to have Nadine among our ranks and thank her for her dedication to our department.

Join our friends at Community Ambulance Company today for this great cause!

to the dog days of summer sunsets. ☀️

Today’s Administators Professionals Day. There’s a lot of behind the scenes work that goes on daily in this agency both operationally and administratively. Thank You to Gail Donohue; Office Manager, Juliette Fienga; Operational Secretary and Bill Froehlich; Board Secretary. Each goes above and beyond and BSBRA is lucky to have each of them. Thanks for all you do! 📝 📖 ✏️

Our agency sends our heartfult condolences to the family, coworkers and friends of FDNY Firefighter Timothy Klein of Ladder 170 in Brooklyn. May his bravery and sacrifice never be forgotten.

Thanks to everyone who joined us this morning for our April Community CPR Class!

Happy Opening Day for the ‘22 Season. Let’s go Ducks! ⚾️

All seats are filled for our Community CPR class on the 24th. Keep an eye out for upcoming summer courses. ☀️

From our home to yours, Happy Easter! 🐰

Wishing you a kosher and joyous Passover!

Join us on April 24th for our next Community CPR Class. Summer is coming and now is a perfect time to learn this valuable skill!

Successful completion of this courses yields a 2 year certification through the American Heart Association. For registration please email: [email protected]

THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR 911 DISPATCHERS!

This week honors telecommunications who are the first link in the chain of emergency police, fire, and medical responses to those in need.

If you have ever been a victim or witness to a crime, involved in a motor vehicle crash, reported a fire, or needed emergency medical assistance, you most likely have called 9-1-1. The reassuring voice who answered that 911 call was a “Telecommunicator,” also more commonly known as a Public Safety/911 Dispatcher.

We are lucky and thankful to have such wonderful dispatchers who keep pur crews safe by identify need and deploy resources. Thank you for all you do!

Bike Team at the LI Phil, Summer 2009.

April ‘22 Member Spotlight: John Mileski

John Mileski joined Bay Shore Brightwaters Rescue Ambulance in February 2006.
A life member, John is an EMT and driver for BSBRA and has served the role of a crew chief for nearly two decades. Many of our newer members look up to him for his experience and expertise. Always willing to help, John has a wonderful, caring attitude. John also sits on multiple committees and is an instrumental member of our oxygen committee- diligently making sure our tanks are operational and abundant at all times.

Giving back to his community is always a priority for John and in addition to BSBRA, he is a member and officer in the West Islip Fire Department. We are extremely lucky to have John Mileski on our roster. Congrats John!

Registration is open for our next Community CPR Class- April 24th at 11am.

A special thank you to Local Burger, Bay Shore for hosting our dine and donate event this evening! 🍔 🚑

Print this flier and join us Thursday 3/24 at Local Burger, Bay Shore. Dine in AND Take out! All money fundraised goes towards our membership recruitment and retention funds. Its a great way to support your local volunteers, support your local businesses and have a delicious meal.

Congratulations to everyone who took the first step in becoming a leader of this organization and attended tonight’s Crew Chief training.

Join us this weekend for out first Spring CPR date! 11am. Registration to [email protected]

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Happy St. Patricks Day!

Join us this Sunday! Email [email protected] for registration.

The absolute coldest parade to date but an honor to wear this uniform and serve this community. Happy St. Patricks Day. ☘️

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the East Northport Fire Department as they announce the untimely passing of Active Rescue Lieutenant Barbara Strievski.

Lieutentant Strievski is no stranger to BSBRA- as for years she covered our standby’s; fully honoring the phrase ‘Neighbors helping neighbors.’ Our community wa always in good hands under her watch. We are thankful for her service and friendshi. Lieutentant Strievski will be greatly missed.

Bay Shore St. Patricks Day.

Bethpage Best of Long Island 2022.

Our Sunday crews have a lot to celebrate: From passing yesterday practicals to successfully passing the NYS Written, we are extremely proud of their many accomplishments.

Best of luck to everyone taking their state practical today! You got this! 🎉 🚑

St. Patrick’s Day Parade, 2015

March ‘22 Member Hightlight: Emily Mongan

Emily Mongan has been a member of Bay Shore Brightwaters Rescue Ambulance since June 2008. Emily is an emergency medical technician with our Department. She is a nurse practitioner at Good Samaritan Hospital. Emily is on fundraising committee and Field Training Committee. As a field training officer she guides newer providers to become cleared emts through her experience and constructive support. She is the epitome of grace and calmness on serious calls. She has devoted her life to taking care of others.

Did you know: In one year alone, 475,000 Americans die from a cardiac arrest. Globally, cardiac arrest claims more lives than colorectal cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, influenza, pneumonia, auto accidents, HIV, firearms, and house fires combined.

CPR, especially if administered immediately after cardiac arrest, can double or triple a person’s chance of survival. Do your part and learn this lifesaving skill today. 👍🏼