named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
ALS and BLS Ambulance Service
Provides Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support emergency ambulance services across a 135-square-mile area in Central NY, operating two NYS-certified ALS ambulances and an ALS fly-car.
New Ambulance Station Project
Construction of a new EMS station at 15 Broome Street, Marathon, featuring ambulance bays, sleeping quarters, training classroom, and flood-resistant design to serve as a critical emergency operations center.
Paid-on-Call EMS Staffing
Employs career paramedics and paid-on-call EMTs and CPR/PAD certified drivers to ensure 24/7 emergency coverage, with benefits including training budgets and health insurance for full-time staff.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Regional EMS Coordination and Quality Improvement 2 activities
- EMS training and professional developmentSupports ongoing education and capacity building for EMS staff by providing free uniforms, pagers, and a generous training budget for continuing EMS education.
- Recruitment and staffing of EMS personnelRecruits skilled ALS providers, EMTs, and CPR/PAD certified drivers to staff ambulance services, employing career ALS providers with benefits and utilizing paid-on-call EMTs and drivers during assigned shifts.
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Volunteer Fire Department Support 1 activity
- Construction of new ambulance station and emergency operations centerConstructing a new ambulance station with sleeping quarters, vehicle bays for three ambulances plus room for expansion, and a multipurpose classroom; designed above the FEMA floodplain to serve as a critical emergency operations center during flooding events. Project supported by approximately $168,000 in community fundraising and grants.
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Emergency Ambulance & Medical Response 1 activity
- Emergency medical services provisionProvides ALS and BLS ambulance services across a 135 square mile area to the communities of Marathon, Lapeer, Freetown, Willet, Virgil, and Lisle, and delivers mutual aid to neighboring districts in Central New York. Operates two NYS-certified ALS ambulances and one ALS fly-car.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Public monitoring of emergency servicesProvides a live internet radio feed of emergency medical services and fire calls for public monitoring and transparency.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$748K
Contributions & grants$10K1%
Program service revenue$728K97%
Investment income$10K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$623K
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$430K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$763K
Cash$229K
Investments$0
Liabilities$4K
Net assets$760K
Liquid reserves4.4 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +18.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN WESTCOTT | DIR OF MEMBERSHIP | 10 | $40K |
| JOHN TILLOTSON | EMS CHIEF | 10 | $11K |
| JERRY HINES | EMS DEPUTY CHIEF | 10 | $6K |
| DEBRA L GUTCHESS | SECRETARYTREASURER | 10 | $5K |
| DONALD BLISS | PRESIDENT | 10 | $750 |
| NORM FORREST | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $750 |
| EDWARD DAUGHERTY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $12 |
board members · 4
- GARRETT GATES — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL PENDELL — VILLAGE REPRESENTATIVE
- RUDI COMPTON — BOARD MEMBER
- SANDY DOTY — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- Chuck Schumer Government — Federal senator who helped secure bipartisan grant funding for the construction of a new ambulance station.
- Marathon Fire Department Partner — Formerly operated the emergency squad; MAVAC was formed when the ambulance service separated from the fire department.
- Marc Molinaro Government — U.S. Congressman who co-championed a bipartisan congressional grant to fund the construction of a new ambulance station.
- marathonambulance@gmail.com Partner — Email contact point for application submissions
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Hybrid Staffing Model to Ensure Reliable Emergency Coveragemethodology: hybrid_staffing_modelBy combining career paramedics, paid-on-call EMTs, and CPR/PAD-certified drivers, the organization ensures reliable and timely emergency medical services, because a mixed staffing model mitigates volunteer shortages and maintains consistent operational coverage during critical hours.
- Regional Training as Capacity-Building for Emergency Caremethodology: capacity-building through regional trainingBy hosting a regional training classroom, the organization strengthens the capabilities of local and regional EMS providers, because shared education improves overall emergency care delivery and system resilience through standardized, accessible training.