Glenwood Pochuck Volunteer Ambulance Corps.

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About GPVAC

Glenwood Pochuck Volunteer Ambulance Corps was founded on August 15th 1980. Glenwood Pochuck Volunteer Ambulance Corps is a volunteer agency that provides medical and trauma assistance to over 23,000 residents and to over 75,000 visitors that come to Vernon each year. We are the only volunteer agency in Vernon Twp. to be able to administer Aspirin, Epinephrine and CPAP [Continuous Positive Airway Pressure].

Our Mission

Glenwood Pochuck Volunteer Ambulance Corps is a nonprofit organization that focuses on providing professional compassionate community care.

Our Vision Statement

Glenwood Pochuck Volunteer Ambulance Corps is a nonprofit organization that focuses on providing professional compassionate community care. We believe in being fully involved with the community and all its activities. Glenwood Pochuck Volunteer Ambulance Corps will continue to recruit and retain members by showing pride in our organization and supporting each member in their personal growth.

Our Founding Members

Joe Kearns
Donni Ohman
Ed Beuruchian
Joe Malvano
Shelley Belcher
Jerry Belcher
Bailey Anderson
Sharon Simmons
Charley Blades
Danny Werman
Bill Mania
Pat Tintle
Jayne Morgan
Tony Guarino
Anne Marie Guarino
Greg Luty
Rosanne Kearns

Kevin Duffy, Chief Operations Officer

Membership Classifications

Jr. Cadet

14-15yrs: A Member who attends meetings, trainings, special events and community projects that is prohibited from responding to calls. Jr. Cadets are taught basic first aid and CPR for the professional rescuer.

Cadet

16-17yrs (and 18 if still in high school): A Member who attends meetings, trainings, special events, community projects and who is scheduled to ride a weekly shift in accordance with child labor laws. Cadets are taught basic first aid and CPR for the professional rescuer and who's encouraged to attend the NJ EMT Class

Member

18yrs+: A Member who attends meetings, trainings, special events, community projects and who is scheduled to ride a weekly 12hr shift in accordance our by-laws/ SOG's. Members are encouraged to attend the NJ EMT Class.

Associate

A person that does not want to ride in an ambulance but would like to dedicate/ volunteer time to the organization whether it's a fundraiser, helping at a special event, or a food pantry.

EMS Task Force

EMS Task Force members are a dedicated group of specially trained individuals that are designated by the state to respond to large scale incidents.