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Ossining Volunteer Ambulance Corps

Our Volunteers

     OVAC has over 50 volunteers who unselfishly give 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our drivers, EMT's and first aiders are all volunteers, as well as some of our Paramedics. Our members come from diverse backgrounds and walks of life. Some are teachers, dentists, accountants, students, other health related professionals, and office workers. Sometimes, our only common bond is our desire to be of service to the citizens of the Ossining School District (our legally binding coverage area). The minimum age is 16 years old to join as a Youth Member. Ages of our volunteers vary from 16 year old high school students, adults with young families to retirees. Despite our diversity, we often form common bonds and life long friendships. A large number of couples met and married as members. Monthly training is part of the required duties of our membership. OVAC provides training for all members. EMT classes are held at our facilities and neighboring communities in conjunction with the Phelps Pre-Hospital Training Department. First Aid and CPR courses are also taught by our volunteers as needed for corps members and the general public. Formal and informal social events provide us with the opportunity to gather as members with our families and be part of a larger OVAC family. Our volunteers also take part in many community events such as parades, standbys at church bazaars and street fairs, make presentations in our schools in addition to our primary responsibility of answering emergency medical care calls.

Pictures from the October 24, 2002 20^th Anniversary of Advanced Life Support at O.V.A.C. party.       Picture-1    Picture-2    Picture-3    Picture-4    Picture-5