Carmel Volunteer Ambulance Corp.

Just a friendly little reminder to change the batteries in your smoke/CO detectors every time we change the clocks for daylight savings! Stay safe and healthy everyone!

The members at Carmel Vac would like to thank First Assistant Chief Ben Bernard's mom for donating these yummy snacks, we greatly appreciate it!!!

Thank you to The Mask Makers Guild for the donations of the face mask. The members at Carmel Vac greatly appreciate it!

Carmel VAC would like to thank the NY Riders for the great treats! These are awesome and greatly appreciated. Thank you for thinking of us!

Thank you to the Carmel Girl Scouts Troop 1100 for the yummy treats, the members at Carmel Volunteer Ambulance Corp really appreciate it!! #thankyou #communitycomingtogether

From all of us at The Carmel Volunteer Ambulance Corp to you, we wish you all Happy Holidays! Stay safe and enjoy with family and friends.

Thank you very much Hendrickson Fire Rescue Equipment for building us our brand new EMS Fly Car, a 2019 Chevy Tahoe! This vehicle will go to the Chief of the department that is in charge of the daily operations of our organization. This vehicle will ensure a quicker response time for high quality patient care to be delivered at a moment's notice as well as becoming an EMS command vehicle for larger scale operations. If you see this vehicle as well as our ambulances throughout your day, be sure to wave or say hello if we're not in the middle of an emergency!

The Carmel Volunteer Ambulance Corp wishes you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy today and please stay safe!

18 years ago today we all watched in awe as terrible events unfold in NYC. We witnessed the loss of 2,977 people, 23 NYPD Police officers, 37 NY Port Authority police officers, 343 FDNY firefighters, 1 New York Fire patrol firefighter, 2 FDNY Paramedics, 9 New York State private Paramedics and EMT's, the remaining 2,852 where civilians. The loss was felt not only in New York, Washington DC, and Pennsylvania but across the nation. Out of all the devastation rose a greater sens...e of unity as people banded together and volunteered to help out in whatever way they can. Whether in relief efforts down at ground zero or just helping out and supporting others. We should all take a moment today to reflect upon the events of that horrible day and honor those that gave the ultimate sacrifice by running to help every last person they could. We will never forget September 11 2001 or those that lost their lives that day. See more

Today we hosted a CPR refresher course for our members who needed to renew their CPR card. It's very important to refresh on CPR protocols and procedures often since 911 calls that warrant CPR are not as often as other types of 911 calls such as being sick or injured. These are just one of the many free training we offer to our members to help better serve our community! #ems #emslife #joincarmelvac #volunteer #cprtraining Interested in joining Carmel Volunteer Ambulance Corp? Visit our website at www.carmelambulance.com and fill out an application today! @ Carmel Volunteer Ambulance Corp.

Here is a web link with cooling centers available by County. Make sure to call the cooling centers first before going to make sure they are open. Stay cool and hydrated! https://www.health.ny.gov//weat/cooling/countycenters.htm

Make sure to stay hydrated and cool this weekend. Check on your loved ones and be mindful of outdoor animals. Try to avoid any strenuous outside activities as well during this heatwave and don't leave kids/pets in vehicles at parking lots. Stay safe everyone!

**From the Putnam County Sheriff's Office** Services for the Honorable James F. Reitz are scheduled for Tuesday June 18, 2019 June 17, 2019/in Featured, General News /... Services for the Honorable James F. Reitz are scheduled for Tuesday June 18, 2019 @ 10:30 AM at St James the Apostle in Carmel-Parking Limited A mass of Christian burial for the Honorable James F. Reitz will be celebrated at 10:30 am Tuesday June 18, 2019 at the St. James the Apostle Church, 14 Gleneida Ave, Carmel NY. All attending are asked to park at: Paladin Center 39 Seminary Hill Rd Carmel NY Carmel ShopRite Plaza 184 Rt 52 Carmel NY Putnam County will be providing shuttle service to and from the church

The Carmel Volunteer Ambulance Corps is mourning the loss of a great man. Judge James Reitz passed away suddenly this morning. Judge Reitz was an honorary member and trustee of the Ambulance Corps. He was a true friend to many including the EMS community. It is a tremendous loss for the Community, the Courts and everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. He will be greatly missed and remembered for his many acts of loyalty and kindness. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Reitz family. Visitation will be Monday, June 17th from 2 - 8 PM at the Putnam County Training & Operations Center, 112 Old Route 6, Carmel NY. A mass will be celebrated Tuesday, June 18th at 10:30AM at St. James the Apostle Church, 14 Gleneida Ave, Carmel, NY.

Carmel Ambulance as well as various other emergency agencies, Town/Highway Departments and construction companies participated in Big Truck Day at Kent Public Library. Kids were able to see and touch various big trucks and interact with the people who use them on a daily basis.