named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Advanced Life Support (ALS)
Paramedic-level emergency response including cardiac monitoring, medication administration, airway management, and critical interventions for heart attacks, strokes, trauma, and respiratory distress
Basic Life Support (BLS)
EMT-provided emergency care including CPR, oxygen therapy, wound treatment, and safe patient transport
Community Health Outreach
Free CPR and first aid training, blood pressure screenings, educational tours, and on-site medical coverage at local events
LUCAS 3 CPR Device Deployment
Use of automated chest compression devices to improve CPR quality during transport, reduce provider fatigue, and enhance patient outcomes
Pediatric Emergency Care
Specialized equipment and training for treating critically ill or injured children, funded through surplus from the LUCAS 3 fundraising campaign
Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI) Program
Advanced airway management initiative requiring specialized training and equipment to secure breathing in critical patients; currently being funded through a $60,000 community campaign
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Emergency Ambulance & Medical Response 2 activities
- Emergency Medical Response and TransportProvides 24/7 emergency pre-hospital care and medical transport services to residents in the Town of Sand Lake, Poestenkill, Averill Park, West Sand Lake, Taborton, and surrounding areas. Delivers both Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS), including defibrillation, emergency medication administration, ECG transmission to hospitals, and critical care during transport for conditions such as cardiac arrest and suspected heart attacks.
- Staffing and Operational Capacity ExpansionEmploys 35 paid EMTs, paramedics, and administrative staff—including a full-time operations manager—to maintain 24/7 in-house emergency coverage and reduce reliance on mutual aid, with expanded daytime operations including a second ambulance.
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Community CPR and First Aid Training 1 activity
- CPR and First Aid Training ProgramsOffers CPR and first aid training to students, businesses, government employees, and the broader community. These programs are part of ongoing efforts to build public emergency response capacity.
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Event Medical Standby Services 1 activity
- Community Health Screenings and Event Medical CoverageProvides free blood pressure screenings and maintains a presence at local community events to deliver on-site medical coverage and immediate emergency assistance when needed.
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Hospital and Medical Center Support 1 activity
- Emergency Equipment Acquisition and ModernizationUpgrades and expands emergency medical capabilities through fundraising and equipment purchases, including acquiring LUCAS 3 CPR devices and specialized pediatric emergency care equipment using surplus funds from successful campaigns.
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Outpatient and Emergency Care Services 1 activity
- Uncompensated Emergency Care ProvisionDelivers emergency medical services regardless of patients’ ability to pay, providing over $100,000 in uncompensated care in 2024 alone.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$992K
Contributions & grants$99K10%
Program service revenue$880K89%
Investment income$14K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$887K
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$613K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.24M
Cash$692K
Investments$0
Liabilities$93K
Net assets$1.15M
Liquid reserves9.4 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +8.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- BARRETT RUSSELL — President
- FLORA FASOLDT — Director
- JENNIFER OLSEN — Director
- KATHERINE WHITING — Secretary
- LINDA HENCHY — Treasurer
- THOM BESCH — VICE CHAIR
- THOM CARROLL — Director
relationships · 26
Who they work with
- Albany Health System Partner — Hospital team provided advanced medical care and treatment following transport.
- Albany Medical Center Partner — Collaborates with Sand Lake Ambulance during emergency responses, including on-scene support from physicians.
- Albany Medical Center Partner — Collaborates with Sand Lake Ambulance during emergency responses, including physician support on scene.
- Albany Medical Center Partner — Receives electronic transmission of patient ECGs from Sand Lake Ambulance and coordinates emergency cardiac care.
- American Heart Association Partner — Partnered in organizing a recognition ceremony and promotes community CPR training.
- Averill Park Fire Department Partner — Assisted Sand Lake Ambulance in moving a patient during an emergency response.
- Bonded Concrete Partner — Donated $10,000 to support the purchase of LUCAS 3 CPR devices.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to share information about upcoming community events and training opportunities.
- File of Life Partner — Provides a free downloadable File of Life template to help residents prepare for emergencies.
- Governor Hochul Government — Directed flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of a Sand Lake Ambulance team member, recognizing the organization's service to the public.
- Kiwi Foundation Partner — Supported the fundraising campaign for LUCAS 3 CPR devices.
- Lakeview Restaurant Partner — Supported the fundraising campaign for LUCAS 3 CPR devices.
- New York State Police Partner — Assisted Sand Lake Ambulance in moving a patient during an emergency response.
- New York State Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Association Partner — Collaborates on statewide advocacy efforts to oppose Medicaid funding cuts.
- Poestenkill Fire Company Partner — Supported the fundraising campaign for LUCAS 3 CPR devices.
- Regional hospital partners Partner — Collaborates with hospital physicians and nurses as part of a coordinated emergency response system.
- Rensselaer County Government — Operates as the first EMS agency in Rensselaer County to provide Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI).
- Tighe’s Bistro Américain Partner — Supported the fundraising campaign for LUCAS 3 CPR devices.
- Town of Poestenkill Partner — Collaborates with Sand Lake Ambulance on EMS services.
- Town of Sand Lake Government — Contractual support relationship for ambulance services.
- Town of Sand Lake Government — Provides partial funding for Sand Lake Ambulance operations.
- Troy Sand & Gravel Partner — Donated $10,000 to support the purchase of LUCAS 3 CPR devices.
- Trustco Bank Funder — Provided support acknowledged by Sand Lake Ambulance.
- Trustco Bank Partner — Supported the fundraising campaign for LUCAS 3 CPR devices.
- United New York Ambulance Network Partner — Partners on grassroots advocacy to protect Medicaid reimbursement for ambulance services.
- W.F. Bruen Rescue Squad Partner — Collaborated in the emergency response and participated in the recognition ceremony.
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 Field Interventions with Protocol Adherencemethodology: protocol_driven_emergency_responseBy equipping paramedics with advanced protocols like Rapid Sequence Intubation and mechanical CPR, and enforcing rigorous training and protocol adherence, we improve patient outcomes in high-acuity emergencies, because standardized, high-fidelity interventions in the field directly impact survival rates.
- Community-Integrated Emergency Care Modelmethodology: community_integrated_emergency_careBy combining community donations, regional collaboration, and public education (e.g., hands-only CPR), we strengthen emergency response resilience, because sustainable EMS depends on financial community support, inter-agency coordination, and empowered bystanders who extend the reach of formal care.
- Pre-Hospital to Hospital Care Coordinationmethodology: pre_hospital_hospital_coordinationBy transmitting diagnostic data and coordinating with hospital teams during transport, we enable earlier activation of specialized care and faster treatment initiation, because seamless integration between prehospital and in-hospital systems reduces time-to-intervention in critical emergencies.