What they reported doing
- #1 primary $4KCPR TRAINING CLASSES: HEMS PROVIDES CPR TRAINING CLASSES TO RESIDENTS, SMALL BUSINESSES, SCHOOLS, RECREATIONAL EMPLOYEES, AND CORPORATIONS IN THE TOWN-VILLAGE OF HARRISON. TRAINING PROGRAMS SCHEDULED IN FIELD, ONSITE AT HEADQUARTERS OR AT OTHER FACILITIES. TRAINING PROGRAMS PROVIDE THE BASIC KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NECESSARY TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE BASIC LIFE SUPPORT IN AN EMERGENCY. THE PROGRAM EDUCATES PARTICIPANTS HOW TO RECOGNIZE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF SERIOUS INJURIES AND SUDDEN ILLNESS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES CRUCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT HOW TO DEAL WITH EMERGENCIES LIKE BLEEDING, SHOCK, BURNS, STRAINS, FRACTURES, ALLERGIC REACTION, DIABETIC AND SEIZURES. HVAC IS AN AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION TRAINING CENTER AND HAVE OTHER AGENCIES UNDER OUR SUPERVISION.
What they call their work
What they do
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Community CPR and First Aid Training 1 activity
- Provides CPR and emergency response trainingOffers CPR training classes to residents, schools, small businesses, recreational employees, and corporations in the Town-Village of Harrison, NY, covering recognition of serious injuries and sudden illnesses, and response to emergencies including bleeding, shock, burns, fractures, allergic reactions, diabetic issues, and seizures.
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Emergency Ambulance & Medical Response 1 activity
- Provides emergency medical services and ambulance transportProvides 911 emergency medical services, including Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS), for the Town-Village of Harrison, West Harrison, Purchase, and surrounding communities in Westchester County, NY. Services include transport of sick, injured, and disabled individuals to hospitals, lift assists, and emergency care for conditions such as cardiac arrest, motor vehicle accidents, and acute medical events.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| ROBERT CALANDRUCCIO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $138K |
| LUCINDA MERCADO | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | 40 | $121K |
| MICHELLE CARLUCCI | PARAMEDIC | 40 | $109K |
- ADAM ROSEN — DIRECTOR
- DR LAUREN CHERNICK — DIRECTOR
- DR MICHAEL VITTI — CHAIRMAN
- DR MYUNG-HO LEE — DIRECTOR (THRU SEP 2024)
- JOSEPH STOUT — TREASURER
- SHARIF NESHEIWAT — VICE-CHAIRMAN
- TOM ROSATO — DIRECTOR (THRU SEP 2024)
- VINCENT STRAFACE — DIRECTOR
Who they work with
- American Heart Association Partner — Harrison Volunteer Ambulance Corps Inc operates as an American Heart Association Training Center, providing CPR training under AHA guidelines and supervising other agencies.
- Dr. Michael Vitti Government — Board member and physician involved in medical oversight
- Dr. Myung-Ho Lee Government — Board member and physician involved in medical oversight
- Harrison Police Department Government — Coordinates all 911 emergency calls for Harrison EMS.
- Medic Partner — Organization to which unsold cellphones were donated as part of a community fundraising project.
- MultiMed Partner — Third-party billing company handling bill payments for Harrison EMS.
- MultiMed Billing Partner — Billing partner responsible for handling patient billing and payment processing for Harrison EMS.
- PayPal Partner — Payment processing partner for donations.
How they approach the work
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- Certification Hub Model 464 orgsmethodology: certification_hub_modelBy operating as an American Heart Association Training Center, the organization scales community impact through certifying and supervising other agencies in CPR and emergency response, thereby expanding the reach and standardization of life-saving skills beyond direct service delivery.shared approach: Volunteer-Based Emergency Response →
- Data-Driven Treatment Improvement 464 orgsmethodology: data-driven_treatment_improvementBy partnering with hospitals to evaluate patient outcomes and analyzing real-world data, the organization refines emergency treatment protocols—such as those for heart attacks and strokes—to improve clinical effectiveness and patient survival over time.shared approach: Volunteer-Based Emergency Response →
- Physician-Directed Emergency Care 464 orgsmethodology: physician-directed_emergency_careBy utilizing physician medical director oversight, the organization ensures emergency care adheres to current clinical standards and benefits from real-time medical guidance, improving the quality and consistency of treatment delivered in the field.shared approach: Volunteer-Based Emergency Response →
- Pre-Arrival Hospital Integration 464 orgsmethodology: pre-arrival_hospital_integrationBy transmitting critical diagnostic information before patient arrival and maintaining real-time communication with hospital teams via advanced electronic systems, the organization enables faster, more coordinated care transitions and improves emergency treatment readiness at receiving facilities.shared approach: Volunteer-Based Emergency Response →