PVA News

PVA is Always Looking for Volunteers

posted on 7/31/2023 11:24:00 AM

As PVA member Frank Hagelberg states, "I'm living proof of the fact that no medical or EMT or paramedic experience or abilities is required in order to be useful as a volunteer for Pittsford Volunteer Ambulance."

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PVA Awarded Workforce Development Funds

posted on 6/5/2023 9:58:00 AM

Part of Monroe County’s ARPA dollars have been allocated to fund the recruitment and development of new EMTs and Paramedics.

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EMS Week 2023 Recognition

posted on 6/1/2023 1:17:00 PM

This year’s EMS Week theme - Where Emergency Care Begins - aptly recognizes our agencies role in the healthcare system and also the many providers who are the absolute first medical contact many patients have with the healthcare system.

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Thanks to Amanda Martin: Building Community CPR Awareness with Cloverwood

posted on 3/13/2023 11:48:00 AM

PVA Education Manager Amanda Martin has been doing exceptional work building relationships with many of our community partners.

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Longtime first responders discuss mental health support needed for the industry

posted on 1/30/2023 12:33:00 PM

Leaders of multiple agencies noted there's no organized system in place to check & treat mental health. PVA showed what we do on our own to keep our crews taken care of.

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PVA nationally recognized for its commitment to quality care for severe heart attacks

posted on 7/21/2022 4:28:00 PM

Pittsford Volunteer Ambulance has once again received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold Plus achievement award for its commitment to offering rapid, research-based care to people experiencing the most severe form of heart attack, ultimately saving lives.

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Meet Gabrielle Santana: EMS Week 2022 PVA Member Spotlight

posted on 5/20/2022 10:15:00 AM

Gabby joined PVA in 2019 as an EMT, and quickly became a cornerstone of the PVA team. Her positive attitude, compassion, and exceptional patient care won her PVA's 2021 BLS Provider of the Year award.

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Meet Becca Searchfield: EMS Week 2022 PVA Member Spotlight

posted on 5/19/2022 11:06:00 AM

Becca first joined SEQ as a Paramedic in 2015, freshly certified as a NYS Paramedic, and remained with the organization through SEQ's merger with PVA in 2018. She adds great value to our team, working as a patient billing specialist, crew scheduler and Shift Supervisor in addition to her duties as a Paramedic.

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Meet Matt Jarrett: EMS Week 2022 PVA Member Spotlight

posted on 5/18/2022 12:00:00 PM

Matt joined PVA in 2019 as an EMT, but has nearly 30 years of experience behind him. He brings a wealth of knowledge to PVA, adding value to our organization in countless ways.

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