Pittsford Volunteer Ambulance

As the Town of Pittsford grows, so does our membership. We are one of the few remaining 'all volunteer'

ambulance services in Monroe County. Our facility is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We are

proud of our 30 year heritage of excellence in emergency services and invite you to join us!

Our staff is made up of Dispatchers, Drivers, and Medics. Below is a summary of each position.

Dispatcher

The Dispatcher is the liaison between the ambulance and the rest of the emergency response system.

The Dispatcher answers all the phones at the base. They are also responsible to record and convey all

vital information from the 911 system to the ambulance crew. Only through accurate information can the

appropriate equipment and personnel be sent to the scene.

Driver

The Driver's responsibilities include driving the ambulance safely to and from the scene of an incident

and assisting the Medic at the scene. Drivers also maintain communication with the 911 system, and the

Pittsford Volunteer Ambulance base. Drivers are an integral part of the response team. They are

thoroughly trained in emergency vehicle operation, Advanced First Aid, and CPR.

Medic

A PVA Medic is responsible for the care of patients at an emergency scene. All Medics are certified every

three years by New York State as Emergency Medical Technicians. They are trained in first aid,

advanced CPR, obstetric procedures, burn treatment, trauma skills, airway control, and more.