How do I call a Park Slope ambulance?

Our emergency hotline is 718.398.9111.

Are PSVAC's volunteers medically trained?

Yes, every member that rides on a PSVAC ambulance is a certified New York State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B or higher); our members are highly trained medical personnel capable of responding to a wide range of emergency situations.  In addition to state training, members receive proprietary training from PSVAC's training program.

Do members really work for free at PSVAC?

Yes.

Will I be charged for an ambulance ride?

PSVAC offers its services to community members regardless of ability to pay.  If you have insurance, we will send a request to your insurance company for reimbursement, to help sustain our ongoing operations.

Who volunteers at PSVAC?

Members come from all walks of life. Some are medical professionals, such as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT-Bs), paramedics, doctors, etc. Others work in finance, law enforcement, construction, education, business, or are self-employed.

How do I join PSVAC as a member?

To find out how to join PSVAC as a member, please either call us at 718.398.4500, email us at , or fill in our request for more information, which can be found here.

Do I have to live in Park Slope or be a certified EMT to join PSVAC as a member?

No.  Members come from far and wide to volunteer with PSVAC.  If you are not a certified EMT, you can help with one of our many administrative support roles.  In addition, PSVAC can sometimes assist members in gaining NYS EMT-B certification.

How can I make a donation to PSVAC?

Please see our Donation page. The Park Slope Volunteer Ambulance Corps is almost entirely run on donation from generous benefactors, and we greatly appreciate every donation, no matter how small. Donations can be made by check or money order. Please feel free to contact us for more information.