Peekskill Community Volunteer Ambulance Corps

08/30/2026

On Tuesday night, members of the Continental Village Fire Department joined with the Peekskill Volunteer Ambulance Corps for a vehicle extrication drill at the Continental Village Fire Department. Firefighters practiced removing a training dummy from a vehicle positioned in a ditch, using various to...

08/30/2026

Last Tuesday, PCVAC participated in Continental Village Vol. Fire Department extrication training. Fire and EMS units “responded” to an a car in a ditch with positive extrication. CVFD got to work making access to the patient. Together PCVAC and CVFD used the scoop backboard to extricate the “patient” from the front of the vehicle.

Training like these help our members keep their skills sharp and up to date, free of cost. If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering please apply online through the link in the bio or at www.pcvac.org

08/27/2026

🚑 Learn a Skill That Could Save a Life! ❤️

Peekskill Community Volunteer Ambulance Corps is hosting a CPR Class on:

📅 Thursday, September 3rd, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Peekskill Community Volunteer Ambulance Corps
1427 Main St.
Peekskill, NY 10566

Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, coach, healthcare provider, or simply want to be prepared for an emergency, this hands-on CPR class will give you the confidence and skills to make a difference when every second counts.

💲 Cost: $50 per person

⚠️ Space is limited, so don’t wait!

Register today at PCVAC.org and take the first step toward becoming someone who can help save a life.

08/22/2026

🇺🇸 Honor the memory. Support a great cause. 🇺🇸

The Peekskill Community Volunteer Ambulance Corps’ limited-edition 9/11 Memorial Patch honors the 343 firefighters and all those lost on September 11, 2001.

💲 Velcro backing: $15
💲 Non-Velcro backing: $14

Proceeds benefit the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, supporting first responders, veterans, and their families.

Wear it proudly. Never forget. Order today at PCVAC.org.

08/09/2026

🚨 Our July Newsletter is Here! 🚨

Take a look at everything happening at Peekskill Community Volunteer Ambulance Corps this past month! 🇺🇸🚑

🩺 Inside this month’s edition:

📈 July call volume increased by 21%!
🚑 July 2025: 270 calls
🚑 July 2026: 327 calls

🎆 July Events
• Peekskill’s Annual Independence Day Parade 🇺🇸
• Verplanck’s Italian Festival
• Independence Day Fireworks 🎇

👋 Welcome to our newest members!
Please join us in welcoming Brett Venuti, Simrah Hassan, Edward Creasy, and Emily Orellana to PCVAC!

🏆 Congratulations to Aisha Chiriboga-Gutierrez on moving up to Senior Corps!

🎂 July Birthday
Help us wish Riccardo Suarez a very happy birthday! 🎉

July was another busy month for our volunteers and career staff continued to answer the call and serve the Peekskill community with dedication, compassion, and professionalism. 💙

A special thank-you to everyone who continues to support PCVAC and our mission. We also want to recognize our Events Committee for putting together another great newsletter!

📢 Interested in volunteering or learning more about PCVAC? Visit PCVAC.org and find out how you can make a difference in your community.

🚑 Your community. Your ambulance corps. Your opportunity to make a difference.

08/09/2026

08/03/2026

PCVAC Youth Corps ❤️ Homestyle Bakery

Happy Monday! 💙

We loved welcoming members of the Peekskill Community Volunteer Ambulance Corps Youth Corps to Homestyle for some well-earned treats while they were out training to save lives! 🚑🍪

We are so inspired by these dedicated young people who are already giving their time, learning lifesaving skills, and preparing to serve our community. Thank you for stopping by, and thank you for everything you’re working toward!

08/02/2026

PCVAC on standby for the rescheduled fireworks.

75B1 and 75B4 responded to calls in the city while 7506 provided on location care at the riverfront. Thank you to all of our members who came out to help

07/24/2026

Huge thank you to Taormina Trattoria for donating tonight’s meeting dinner! The food was delicious and our members enjoyed it at our monthly meeting!

07/23/2026

PEEKSKILL COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORPS on the scene at the Italian Feast in Verplanck. Thank you PCVAC🚑