named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Community CPR and First Aid Training
Provides American Heart Association-approved training in CPR, AED use, and tourniquet application for individuals, groups, and businesses.
Community Standby Services
Provides ambulance and crew standby at community events including the Farmers’ Market, July 4th celebration, 5K races, and charity walks.
Emergency Medical Response
Provides 24/7 emergency medical services to the Town of Brighton, responding to approximately 8,700 calls per year using five ambulances and two ALS first response vehicles.
Loan Closet & Blood Pressure Checks
Offers free short-term loans of medical equipment such as crutches, walkers, and canes to Brighton residents, and provides blood pressure screenings during daytime hours.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Community CPR and First Aid Training 1 activity
- Community emergency medical training programsOffers American Heart Association-approved training in CPR, AED use, and tourniquet application for individuals, groups, and businesses. Also provides general training and prevention initiatives to the community.
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Emergency Ambulance & Medical Response 1 activity
- Emergency medical response servicesProvides emergency medical services to the Town of Brighton, New York, responding to over 8,700 emergency medical calls annually. In 2022, responded to 8,700 calls; in 2025, responded to 8,693 requests for emergency medical services.
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Durable Medical Equipment Loan Programs 1 activity
- Medical equipment loan and health screening servicesOperates a loan closet program that provides mobility aids such as crutches, walkers, canes, wheelchairs, and knee scooters to Brighton residents. Also offers free blood pressure screenings to the public during daytime hours at its base.
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Facility-Based Service Delivery 1 activity
- Operations and infrastructure managementOperates a public ambulance base with entrance and parking on Winton Road South in Rochester, NY, and a training center at 220 Idlewood Road adjacent to the Brighton Parks & Recreation facility. Expanded its base by 11,000 square feet in 2018 to include office space and an 8-bay garage.
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
- Public safety outreach and community engagement eventsHosts an annual open house, public safety family fair, and other events to connect the community with local public safety organizations. Events include interactive activities for children such as hands-on demonstrations, ambulance exploration, and arts and crafts.
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Event Medical Standby Services 1 activity
- Standby emergency medical coverage at community eventsProvides standby emergency medical services at community events including the Farmers’ Market, July 4th celebration, 5K races, and charity walks.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.85M
Contributions & grants$345K9%
Program service revenue$3.49M91%
Investment income$16K0%
Other revenue$4K
expenses
Total expenses$3.37M
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$1.92M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.88M
Cash$496K
Investments$1.52M
Liabilities$421K
Net assets$4.46M
Liquid reserves7.2 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +21.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| William Hockenberry Chief | of Operations (Started 1/25) | 40 | $95K |
| Julieray Romano | Business Manager | 40 | $86K |
| Thaddeus Brown Chief | of Operations (Ended 12/24) | 40 | $85K |
| Derek Foley | Board Member | 0 | $47K |
board members · 7
- Allen Scalise — Board Member (Ended 12/24)
- Ann Louise Rydzewski — Board Member
- Antonios Katsetos — Secretary (Started 5/25)
- Dave Reitano — Treasurer
- Dennis Mietz — President
- Michael Murphy — Vice President
- Michael Pollock — Board Member
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- American Heart Association Partner — Approves BVA's CPR, AED, and tourniquet training programs.
- Brighton Fire Partner — Collaborates with Brighton Volunteer Ambulance in emergency response operations.
- Brighton High School Partner — Provides parking and shuttle access for Brighton Volunteer Ambulance's open house event.
- Brighton Parks & Recreation Partner — Shares facility space, with the BVA Training Center entrance located adjacent to the Brighton Parks & Recreation main door.
- Brighton Police Partner — Collaborates with Brighton Volunteer Ambulance in emergency response operations.
- Brighton Volunteer Ambulance Network — Dennis Mietz served as President of the Board of Directors and longest-serving member of Brighton Volunteer Ambulance.
- City of Rochester 911 Center Government — Dispatches Brighton Volunteer Ambulance for emergency medical service requests.
- Comedy at the Carlson Partner — Hosted the organization's annual recognition banquet.
- Eastside Medical Supply Partner — Referral partner for medical equipment when items are not available through the loan closet.
- Fonte Surgical Supply Partner — Referral partner for medical equipment when items are not available through the loan closet.
- Monroe County Government — Collaborates with Monroe County EMS professionals in providing emergency medical services.
- New York State Department of Health Government — Certifies BVA's EMTs and paramedics for emergency prehospital care.
- Numotion Partner — Referral partner for medical equipment when items are not available through the loan closet.
- Talmudical Institute Partner — Provides shuttle parking for the Public Safety Family Fair.
- Town of Brighton Government — Primary geographic area served by BVA's emergency medical services.
- WXXI Partner — Rented original base facility from WXXI in 1986.
- Webster Masonic Service Bureau Partner — Referral partner for medical equipment when items are not available through the loan closet.
- healthcare and emergency service providers Partner — Collaborates with healthcare and emergency service providers to enhance emergency medical care.
strategies · 3
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.
- Advanced Prehospital Care Modelmethodology: advanced_prehospital_careBy deploying advanced prehospital interventions such as prehospital ultrasound, early stroke recognition, and whole blood transfusion, the organization improves patient outcomes before hospital arrival, because these clinical capabilities extend critical care into the field and reduce time-to-treatment for life-threatening conditions.
- Community Engagement Through Public Safety Educationmethodology: community-engagement-through-public-safety-eventsBy hosting public safety demonstrations and community education events, the organization builds trust between first responders and the public, because direct interaction demystifies emergency services and fosters mutual understanding that enhances cooperation during crises.
- Workforce Investment Theory of Changemethodology: workforce_investment_for_patient_outcomesBy investing in EMS personnel through fair pay, safe staffing, mental health support, and professional development, the organization improves patient outcomes, because a supported, resilient, and well-trained workforce delivers higher-quality, more reliable emergency care.