by RobSank | Jan 23, 2015 | Uncategorized
“Heroes” was the theme at a reading celebration held Jan. 16 at St. Mary’s Elementary. Four LVAC members were there to read a book titled “I Drive An Ambulance” to kindergarten, first, second and third grade students. Organizers said they...
by RobSank | Jan 18, 2015 | Election
The Lancaster Volunteer Ambulance Corps recently elected its 2015 board of directors. Jeffery Bono was elected vice president and Nancy Franjoine was elected treasurer. Additionally, Andy Parker was elected director of maintenance, and Timothy Marshall was named...
by RobSank | Nov 11, 2014 | LVAC in the community
LVAC and the Town of Lancaster Office of Emergency Management will hold their 4th annual food drive on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Members will be stationed at the Tops D&L Plaza in Depew and the Walmart on Transit and William. All proceeds will...
by RobSank | Sep 4, 2014 | News
Our annual fund drive appeal is now under way. This letter was sent recently to homes in Lancaster and Depew. The letter reads as follows: Dear Neighbors, The Lancaster Volunteer Ambulance Corps (LVAC) is a non-profit organization that has been dedicated to providing...
by RobSank | Jul 30, 2014 | LVAC in the community, News
The annual chicken and rib dinner to benefit LVAC’s EMS bike team will be held Saturday, Aug. 30 from noon to 6 p.m. at our headquarters, 40 Embry Place. Purchase a dinner online via PayPal and we’ll have it ready for you on Aug. 30: Annual Chicken &...
by RobSank | May 15, 2014 | LVAC in the community
LVAC personnel were at Lancaster High School on May 9, 2014 teaching hands-only CPR and correct use of the automatic external defibrillator for approximately 300 students and staff.
by RobSank | Apr 29, 2014 | LVAC in the community
Thanks to the generosity of motorists passing through the intersection of Broadway & Transit on the morning of April 29, Team LVAC raised $876.78 to help treat sick kids at Children’s Hospital as part of Buffalo News Kids Day. In the three years LVAC has...
by RobSank | Feb 9, 2014 | Banquet
LVAC held its annual awards dinner and installation of officers on Feb. 8, 2014 at the Lancaster Elks Lodge. Lancaster Councilman John M. Abraham Jr. served as Master of Ceremonies. He was made an honorary member of LVAC for his support of the Corps, including...
by RobSank | Jan 19, 2014 | News
LVAC responded to 3,663 emergencies in 2013. Crews were dispatched most often for a fall victim (429), a sick person (416) and breathing problems (311). For a full list of calls by medical category, visit our call statistics page. We are thankful for assistance at...
by RobSank | Dec 15, 2013 | News, Training
LVAC is pleased to introduce Dr. Joe Bart as its new medical director. A medical director provides oversight to the medical care, delivery, protocols, training and assurance of quality. “My role at LVAC is to maintain a high level of emergency medical care...
