Apply to Join LVAC

Thank you for considering membership to the Lancaster Volunteer Ambulance Corps (LVAC). We were founded in 1953 as one of the area’s first volunteer ambulance services in Western New York. The LVAC has been providing pre-hospital emergency care to the community for over 50 years, adapting to changes in the EMS field and embracing the latest technologies.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old to become an active member of the LVAC. A Junior Post is also available for those not meeting this minimum age requirement. Please refer to the “LVAC Juniors” page under “About” for more information.

All members are required to attend mandatory training sessions including, but not limited to, CPR, HAZMAT, Blood borne Pathogens, and Emergency Vehicle Operations. Drivers of LVAC apparatus are required to have a current valid drivers license and a current Emergency Vehicle Operator’s Certification. Attendants must be at least 18 years old and meet the minimum requirements dictated by the New York State Department of Health to administer emergency medical care.

LVAC Membership Types:

Volunteer:

LVAC welcomes volunteer applicants from all backgrounds to serve as either a driver and/or an attendant. Drivers are responsible for safely operating the ambulance to and from emergency calls, while attendants are EMS providers who oversee patient care. No prior EMS experience is required. LVAC offers support in meeting training requirements and regularly hosts courses including EMT, CPR, and PHTLS. Volunteers must commit to a minimum of 16 service hours per month. The application process includes an interview, a physical (both arranged by LVAC), and a ride-along shift scheduled afterward. Final approval is determined by a vote at our monthly Board of Directors meeting.

Career Staff:

LVAC hires full-time, part-time, and per diem career staff based on operational needs. Applicants must meet WREMAC qualifications for their certification level and submit a complete application with all required documentation, including current EMS certifications and additional credentials such as ACLS, PALS, and PHTLS. After completing orientation, applicants must pass WREMAC skills testing to be cleared for active duty. To apply, please fill out the application below or choose to complete the form and email it to the email provided.

Steps to Apply:

1. Complete the form below in its entirety.

2. Complete the Background Release Form and bring it to your interview.

3. Any questions feel free to reach out to

Please Note: The Background release form has to be notarized.

Name *

Date of Birth *

Primary Phone Number *

Email Address *

Street Address *

Apartment, suite, etc

City *

State/Province *

ZIP / Postal Code *

Country *

How long have you lived at your current address? *

Social Security Number *0 / 11

Driver's License/ State Issued ID # *

Driver's License/ State Issued ID File *

No file chosen

What position are you applying for? *

Current Certification Level *

Can you meet all of the current job qualifications for an Emergency Medical Technician, as stated by the New York State Department of Health? *https://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/ems/pdf/00-10.pdf

If No (above), please list the accommodations you would request:

Are you able to attend monthly Board of Director meetings? *Monthly meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month at 18:00 (this is a volunteer requirement although meetings are open to all members of LVAC)

Have you ever been, or are you, a current member of any emergency services agency? *

If so, please indicate the following information:Please include the following information: Agency Name, Date Joined, Membership Status, and Position(s) Held. You may add more than one agency here if applicable

Have you been convicted of a criminal offense, other than a minor traffic infraction? *A conviction record will not necessarily be a bar to membership. Factors such as job responsibilities, age and time of offense, seriousness and nature of violation and rehabilitation will be taken into account.

If yes, please describe:

Employment History *List employment history beginning with most recent position held. (Please add more than one if applicable)

Education: *Please indicate the prompts for all that apply (High School, College, Graduate, Technical/Trade, Business)

Current Certifications / Skills *

Any other medical training or certifications?

Current Certifications *

When did you obtain your EMS certification? (EMT, AEMT, Paramedic)

References *The LVAC Board of Directors requires three letters of reference for every applicant: one (1) personal and two (2) professional. Your reference contact may not include family members. The LVAC will contact your references and provide them with a "Prospective Member Personal Reference Form" to complete. We recommend that you follow up with your references to ensure that they have completed and mailed the form back to the LVAC. The letters of reference should be from people who you have known for at least one year. Select people who will provide a fair and unbiased opinion of you. Your application is not considered complete and cannot be voted on until all three of your references have been contacted and have each submitted the completed reference forms to the LVAC.

Any Additional Comments?

I affirm (by stating my full name) that the statements made on this application (including any attached papers) are true under penalties of perjury. I understand that all statements made by me in connection with this application are subject to investigation and verification and that a material misstatement, omission or fraud may disqualify me from appointment and/or lead to revocation of my appointment. I authorize the LVAC to request from each reference any information that the LVAC deems necessary. If accepted into membership, I agree to abide by the Constitution, By-Laws, and all other rules, regulations and policies of the LVAC now in effect or later amended. I hereby give consent to the officers of the LVAC to conduct a Drivers License and Criminal History Check at ANY time of my membership through the Lancaster Police Department and forward said results to the President or Vice President of the organization. I understand that I will be in a probationary period for a minimum of one year. I also understand that there is no appeal to the denial of this application. *

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Lancaster Volunteer Ambulance Corps is committed to safeguarding the privacy of all applicants. Information submitted as part of the application process will be treated with the highest degree of confidentiality and used exclusively for the purpose of assessing candidacy for employment or volunteer service. Personal data will not be disclosed to any external parties without the applicant’s explicit consent, except as required by applicable law. Applicants can be assured that all information provided will be managed in accordance with relevant privacy regulations and organizational policies.

Apply to Join LVAC

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Career Staff:

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