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EMT Sam Cooperman (with Paramedic Adrielle Watkins) demonstrates equipment and shows off the ambulance for a group of interested youngsters

PVA participated again this year in a cooperative re-enactment of a motor vehicle accident with an impaired driver behind the wheel with MCSO and Pittsford Fire Department at Pittsford Sutherland High School to inform students of the risks of drinking and driving.

PVA was proud to provide standby support for the Senior PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club. It was a great week, and included amazing coordination among several specialties, such ALS response golf cart teams with State Troopers and PGA Volunteers. Approximately 70% of our EMT and Paramedic staff participated in staffing and coverage for the PGA and our community (including multiple concurrent community events), providing 1400hrs of service during the week - all during EMS Week and a holid...

In an effort to bring awareness to EMS professionals everywhere, PVA has been involved in the making of a short documentary highlighting some of the things PVA members do, the services ambulance organizations provide to their communities, and future directions of the EMS profession. While the full documentary is still in development, we are pleased to release this short video In support of EMS Week, 2019. We encourage you to check back here for the full documentary in the near future.

Each year the best Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel are recognized at the annual Vital Signs conference; a conference hosted by the New York State Department of Health, Bureau of EMS. At the recent 2018 Vital Signs conference, five Pittsford Volunteer Ambulance providers were recognized for their response to a reported cardiac arrest on June 21st, 2018. Here is a copy of their award presentation:

Pittsford Volunteer Ambulance welcomes our newest team members; Paramedic Adrielle Watkins, EMT Anthony DeLucia, and Paramedic Gina Schultz.

Steve is being recognized for his contributions which advance the mission of PVA while supporting our commitment to exceptional service in the Pittsford community.

Each year, the President of the Board selects one current or past member for recognition. In 2018, President John Oberlies honored past member Richard Beers Sr. His comments are copied here:

Liz is being recognized for her contributions which advance the mission of PVA while fostering the growth of our members, and supporting our commitment to exceptional service in the Pittsford community.

Rebecca has been nominated by her peers, and was selected to receive the Advanced Life Support Provider of the Year Award. Rebecca is recognized by all as an exceptionally skilled Paramedic. She always demonstrates compassion for her patients, and is empathetic toward their needs. Her partners regularly report Rebecca is passionate about her job; always on the move, and always looking for ways to improve the quality of service provided by PVA.