Isiah Christie 
It’s National Emergency Services Week (EMS Week), which is a great chance to celebrate the emergency medical service providers who make an impact on our lives. In honor of EMS Week, the Hoboken Volunteer Ambulance Corps (HVAC) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new training facility on Saturday, May 16th. Continue reading to learn about the HVAC’s new state-of-the-art training facility and celebration of EMS Week.
This photo is courtesy of Hoboken Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
About the Ceremony
Hoboken Volunteer Ambulance Corps is the primary emergency medical service in Hoboken. It was first incorporated in 1971 and has served the community since. In addition to its services, HVAC offers community services such as first aid classes, CPR classes, and is available for medical care and support for events by request. It also hosts fundraisers, including its Annual Golf Fundraiser, which will take place on Tuesday, June 16th.
This photo is courtesy of Hoboken Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
In honor of National EMS Week and to celebrate HVAC’s 55th year in service, its team unveiled a new training center during its Annual Appreciation Barbeque. National EMS Week, which runs from Sunday, May 17th to Saturday, May 23rd, honors emergency medical services professionals and volunteers, such as EMTs, paramedics, and frontline service personnel.
HVAC’s new facility will be used as a space for continuing EMT education, and will also host public CPR + first aid courses. It was funded through private donations and fundraising efforts. To learn more about HVAC and its services, visit its website here.
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