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The Pittsford Volunteer Ambulance was invaluable to the success of an Advanced Patroller School held at Hunt Hollow Ski Club this past weekend. Together, with Senior Trainers from the National Ski Patrol, they trained both experienced ski patrollers and new candidates in First Aid/Outdoor Emergency Care, Rope Rescue and Lift Evacuation.

Pittsford Volunteer Ambulance is proud to announce their 50th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, September 18th from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM.

PVA is proud to announce two recent promotions; Jesse Merdak will serve as our Deputy Chief of Operations, and Neil Mathews will serve as Deputy Chief of Administration. Both Jesse and Neil are experienced Paramedic practitioners with significant leadership experience at PVA and area EMS services.

Adrielle is a per diem paramedic at Pittsford Ambulance as well as a member of the clinical care team. Her career began in high school as a volunteer member in her community as a CFR and fire explorer.

On June 23rd, Victoria Ritzel worked her last road shift as an EMT with PVA to continue her healthcare career in Urgent Care as a Nurse Practitioner. While she will step off the ambulance, we're excited Victoria will continue to support our Health-Safety and Education initiatives.

Pittsford Volunteer Ambulance (PVA) is proud to be one of the few ambulance services in Monroe County to participate in homebound COVID-19 vaccination efforts. As a result of this effort, PVA has been vaccinating qualifying residents within the Pittsford, Perinton, Penfield, and East Rochester communities.

A special thank you to our friends on Brickston Road for the donation!

PVA recently offered support for the FEMA-operated vaccine POD at the former Hawkeye facility.

Recently many of our carpeting was replaced by the folks at Messner Carpet. A majority of their work and supply was generously donated, to support our efforts in the Pittsford community.

Thank you to everyone who came out last weekend to celebrate EMS Week and recognize this year's award winners.