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Harpurs Ferry Student Volunteer Ambulance Service Ltd

Binghamton, NY · EIN 237448488 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · harpursferry.org
revenue
$215K
expenses
$215K
net assets
$0
employees
0
volunteers
164
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

UNIVERSITY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE PROVIDER

profile · synthesized from sources

Harpur’s Ferry Student Volunteer Ambulance Service, established in 1973, is a student-run nonprofit providing free, advanced life support emergency medical services to Binghamton University and the greater Binghamton, NY community. Operating 24/7, the organization trains and deploys student volunteers as EMTs and drivers to respond to medical emergencies. It emphasizes clinical excellence, professionalism, and continuous improvement in emergency care.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

AFAEC Training Academy
Semester-long in-house training program teaching fundamentals of ambulance operations, equipment mastery, and teamwork for new volunteer providers
ALS Medic Training Program
Advanced training for AEMT-Critical Care Technicians and Paramedics, including ECG monitoring, advanced airway management, medication administration, and critical care procedures
BLS Crew Chief Training Program
Hands-on education for EMTs focusing on patient assessment, medical interventions, scene management, and transport, preparing them to serve as independent crew chiefs
Driver Training Program
Comprehensive training for non-EMT members covering vehicle operations, emergency mode driving, geography, and on-scene safety, culminating in independent driver status
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Community CPR and First Aid Training 2 activities
    • Delivers emergency medical training and certification programs
      Provides a semester-long in-house training academy for new members, including ambulance operations and equipment mastery. Sponsors New York State EMT certification for new volunteers and offers BLS CPR certification classes for healthcare professionals. Also provides hands-only CPR and AED training annually to students, faculty, and staff.
    • Operates as a Stop the Bleed training center
      Functions as an official Stop the Bleed training center, delivering hands-on classes to teach life-saving bleeding control techniques to the campus and community.
  • Medical Records Access & Privacy Compliance 1 activity
    • Ensures patient privacy and medical record compliance
      Maintains confidentiality of patient health records in accordance with legal requirements. Patient Care Reports are released only under subpoena or upon written request by the patient or legal guardian.
  • Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
    • Manages governance and operational leadership
      Operates under a leadership structure of three elected chiefs and up to four appointed officers who oversee daily operations and maintain authority over the ambulance service. A volunteer board composed of community and university representatives provides governance and strategic guidance. Officers rotate on-call duties to ensure coverage during large-scale incidents.
  • Emergency Response Vehicle Operations 1 activity
    • Operates and maintains emergency response fleet
      Manages a fleet of three Type 3 Box ambulances (7621, 7622, 7623), two fly-cars for rapid first response, a Polaris RANGER UTV with off-road capability for remote areas, a flatbed trailer for transport, and a Special Operations MCI trailer used as a mobile command post. Ambulances are rotated weekly among response roles to reduce wear, and all vehicles undergo shift-start checks to ensure operational readiness.
  • Emergency Ambulance & Medical Response 1 activity
    • Provides 24/7 emergency medical response services
      Delivers free advanced life support (ALS) emergency medical services to the Binghamton University campus and greater Binghamton community around the clock, responding to approximately 1,500 emergency calls annually. Operates as the exclusive provider of patient transport via ALS-staffed ambulances to local emergency departments.
  • Medical Professional Education & Training 1 activity
    • Provides continuing medical education and professional development
      Offers Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs featuring advanced medical and trauma training, case reviews, simulations, and guest lectures. Hosts an annual EMS conference for student and regional providers and organizes national skills competitions to promote professional growth.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$215K
Contributions & grants$197K91%
Program service revenue$15K7%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$215K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$0
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +5.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 19
  • AMANDA FINCH — DEAN OF STUDENT
  • BROOKE HULBERT — MAINT. OFFR.
  • BRYNN GEARD — President
  • CASEY WALL — Vice President
  • DAVE HUBENY — EMER. MGMT.DIR.
  • DEVIN HOWELL DO — ALUMNI DIR.
  • ELLA SUSSNER — PR. OFFR,/SEC.
  • HEATHER VAMOSSY — VOTING DIR.
  • JAMES REA — EH&S DIR.
  • JUAN GALLARDO — PERSONNEL OFFR
  • LILLY MOOGAN — MMBR AT LARGE
  • LIZZY WARD — FIN. OFFR.
  • MCKENZIE SKRASTINS — SA PRESIDENT
  • PATRICK REILLY — UNI. POLICE DIR
  • RICHARD MOOSE MD — MED. DIR.
  • ROBERT COHEN — ALUMNI DIR.
  • SUSAN BRIGGS — RESIDENT.LIFE
  • WESTON NOLAN — ETC. OFFR.
  • YOAV RESHEF — TRAINING OFFR
relationships · 38

Who they work with

  • Apalachian Fire Department Partner — Fire service partner represented by Michael George, Chief.
  • Bank of America Partner — Tripled donations raised by Harpur's Ferry for the Susan G. Komen Foundation during the Think Pink 5K event.
  • Bianchi’s Catering Partner — Supported the Think Pink 5K event as a sponsor.
  • Binghamton Red Cross Partner — Provided First Aid training to student leaders who then replicated the instruction among campus volunteers.
  • Binghamton Student Association Partner — Provided support for the Think Pink 5K event as a sponsor.
  • Binghamton University Government — Primary service area and institutional affiliate for Harpur’s Ferry Student Volunteer Ambulance Service.
  • Binghamton University Partner — Collaborates with Binghamton University as the student-run ambulance service for the campus and surrounding community.
  • Binghamton University Partner — Host institution and partner in emergency medical services and educational events.
  • Coca-cola Partner — Supported the Think Pink 5K event as a sponsor.
  • Courtside Partner — Supported the Think Pink 5K event as a sponsor.
  • Dean of Students Partner — Administrative partner represented on the Board by Amanda Finch, Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students.
  • Decker Health Services Partner — Collaborates through shared representation on the Board, with Richard Moose, MD, serving as Medical Director.
  • Decker Student Health Services Center Partner — Health services partner represented by Chris Downey, Director of Health and Counseling.
  • Environmental Health and Safety Partner — Campus safety partner represented on the Board by James Rea, Fire Safety Code Compliance Coordinator.
  • Guthrie Partner — Supported the Think Pink 5K event as a sponsor.
  • Hancock Estabrook Partner — Supported the Think Pink 5K event as a sponsor.
  • Health & Safety Institute Partner — Provides certification for BLS CPR classes offered by Harpur’s Ferry.
  • Margaritaville University Partner — Supported the Think Pink 5K event as a sponsor.
  • NYC Emergency Management Government — City emergency management agency partner represented by Robert Cohen, director of the emergency operations center.
  • NYS DOH BEMS Government — Follows NYS DOH BEMS Policy Statement 00-01 for member eligibility standards.
  • Nate Rentals Partner — Supported the Think Pink 5K event as a sponsor.
  • Northwell Health Partner — Healthcare partner represented by Devin Howell, DO, a Northwell Health physician specializing in Emergency Medicine.
  • Office of Emergency Management Government — Campus emergency management partner represented by Dave Hubeny, Executive Director.
  • Redbull Partner — Supported the Think Pink 5K event as a sponsor.
  • Resident Assistants Partner — Resident Assistants are involved in facilitating patient recovery upon return from the hospital.
  • Residential Life Housing Partner — Campus housing partner represented by Susan Briggs, Associate Director.
  • SUNY Oswego Partner — Participating institution in the annual EMS conference hosted by Harpur’s Ferry.
  • Stony Brook University Partner — Participating institution in the annual EMS conference hosted by Harpur’s Ferry.
  • Stop the Bleed Partner — Official training center partner for the Stop the Bleed program, delivering authorized training courses.
  • Student Association Partner — Partner organization represented on the Board by its president, Mira Emenogu.
+ 8 more
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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  • Student-Run Emergency Response with Progressive Skill Development
    methodology: student_run_ems
    By leveraging student volunteers in a leadership and operational capacity, supported by structured training and supervised field preceptorship, the organization ensures both reliable emergency medical services and the development of competent, resilient providers—because peer-led responsibility combined with high-repetition, scenario-based learning and real-world mentorship produces both effective care and deep individual growth.