The Putnam Valley Volunteers Ambulance members held their monthly Drill on April 4th addressing Pharmacology covering poisoning and overdose emergency care. Monthly drills are held in support of member's certification currency. Matt Donnelly, paramedic for TransCare and Danielle Diorio 1st Lieutenant of the PVVAC provided instruction.

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As part of the National Emergency Medical Services Week, the Putnam Valley Volunteer Ambulance Corps hosted an Open House on Saturday May 21st at their facility. The members offered blood pressure screenings, CPR demonstrations and first aid instruction along with a relaxing picnic lunch of burgers, hotdogs and salads. The members were on staff to meet with the community and everyone agreed it turned out to be a great day.

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The 2011 installation of new officers for the Putnam Valley Volunteer Ambulance Corps. The event was hosted by Joe Piechocniski, President of the Corps and Louie Luongo, Board Member and Master of Ceremonies. The honorable Justice Gina C. Capone prevailed for the swearing in of the new officers. Congratulations to the newly elected or re-elected Officers and Board Members

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At the Putnam County EMS Awards Brunch on May 16th, our very own Kori Hansen (EMT) and Stephen Zimmerman (Driver) received Class A Life Saving Awards. The Awards ceremony was held at the Centennial Golf Club in Carmel, NY. Our congratulations go out to Kori and Stephen and all the dedicated EMS and Fire Volunteers of Putnam County. Presenting the awards were Michael J Moculski, President of Putnam County EMS Council and 2nd Lieutenant at PVVAC and Bob Como, Vice President of Putnam County EMS Council.

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On October 18th 2009 the Putnam Valley Library presented its annual awards at a brunch to honor those who have demonstrated commitment to community service. Those awarded had been chosen because of their dedication to making Putnam Valley a better community to live and work. This year's award winners are the Putnam Valley Volunteer Ambulance Corps, with special recognition to 1st Lieutenant Mr. Don Graesser. Steve Axinn, President of the Lake Oscawana Civic Association was selected to receive the Virginia Connolly Community Service Award.

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PVVAC is offering safety classes to the Putnam Community and all are invite to attend for a nominal fee. The following classes are given; First Aid, CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens and Medical Oxygen use. The courses will be given at the Putnam Valley Ambulance building located at 218 Oscawana Lake Road. You and your family are invited. No reservations required, just show up. See Training drop down window for details. If you have any questions or need any other courses (i.e. baby sitting, or Scout courses, etc). Please contact us at 845-526-3119.

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The Putnam Valley Volunteer Ambulance Corps was proudly recognized as the 2008 EMS Agency of the Year by the Putnam County EMS Council. This award was presented to Sheryl Luongo, Captain of the PVVAC by Robert Cuomo, Director, Emergency Medical Services Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services and our own Michael Moculski, Putnam County EMS Council President and 2nd Lieutenant of the PVVAC. The award ceremony took place at the Centennial Golf Club in Carmel on May 3, 2009. This prestigious award is in recognition of the tireless dedication of the volunteer members of the PVVAC in the nearly perfect record for covering the calls in Putnam Valley and also helping out a number of other agencies by covering many mutual aid calls to nearby towns. We are also very fortunate to have an extremely dedicated 1st Lieutenant, Don Graesser, who last year, personally trained over 500 individuals; many from our community at large. Don recently reached a milestone by surpassing a record of covering over 5,000 calls for the PVVAC and has many thousands more in other communities. Another highlight for the PVVAC is the large contingent of dedicated members of our youth corps.

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The PVVA Youth Corps participated in the Putnam Valley Middle School Wellness Fair, Thursday, November 13th. They featured blood pressure readings and conducted CPR hands-on demonstrations. As members of the Youth Corps, they participate in first aid and safety training and also get to ride as a "crew" member once they turn 16. The Youth Corps advisors Debbie Petranchik and Kathy VanHorn noted that the members also have the opportunity to develop leadership skills by holding officer positions. In addition to the training they receive, they also have a full agenda of fun and team building activities. They have an upcoming cookie baking party and are planning winter and summer trips. Comments from some of the members as to: "Why I joined the Youth Corps?" Frannie Sills the 1st Lt. and one of the senior members noted that the Corps helps students develop leadership skills and it's also an opportunity to meet new friends. Martha Lua has an interest in medicine. Amy Cobb would like to be a nurse and the corps offers an opportunity for more social activities. Jim Hertzel and Kristen Weeks like the idea of doing community service and helping others. To join the Youth Corps teenagers must be 13 years of age. Applicants do not require previous first aid or CPR experience. If you are a Putnam Valley resident and have an interest in joining, you can contact one of the advisors at 845-526-3119.

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The Putnam Valley Volunteer Ambulance Corps had a booth at the Putnam Valley Town Day. They provided free blood pressure testing along with information on upcoming safety and health classes. To the delight of kids of all ages the Youth Corps sold cotton candy. The raffle price of a motorcycle or ATV helmet was donated by NYBIKERGEAR.COM and the raffle to take place Wed Sept. 24 at the PVVAC General Meeting.

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