The Port Jervis Volunteer Ambulance Corp., Inc. has been in existence for over 50 years, starting as The Port Jervis Lions Volunteer Ambulance Corp. on April 22, 1958.  The corp. started with a converted hearse, donated by E. Arthur Gray. Today, the Port Jervis Volunteer Ambulance Corp., Inc., operates three basic life support ambulances covering the City of Port Jervis, The Town of Deerpark, and the Boro of Matamoras, Pa. an area of approximately 75 square miles with 20,000 residents.

In the first year, the Port Jervis Lions Volunteer Ambulance answered 153 calls, now our ambulances are requested to respond to over 1,000 calls for help each year.  We are certified by the New York State Dept. of Health and licensed by the Pennsylvania Dept. of Health.  This requires each ambulance to be fully supplied to meet the specifications of both NY and PA.  Our EMT's are also certified in both states.

The Port Jervis Volunteer Ambulance Corp, Inc. is a non-profit organization.  We receive no tax money, we operate on donations and insurance billing and our ambulances are staffed by both volunteers who receive no compensation and a paid staff duing the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday.

As well as providing emergency ambulance service to the community the Port Jervis Volunteer Ambulance Corp. also covers many of our area's special events including parades, football games, festivals, the annual 5K and 10K races, and the American Cancer Socitey Walk-a-thon.

Membership is free, there are no dues, and training is provided.  Training may include CPR, EMT, and CEVO (Certified Emergency Vehicle Operations) or EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operations Course). 

Interested in becoming a member?  Contact Captain Henry Leimer or President Dennis Aumick at (845)-856-3033.