named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
24-Hour Emergency Medical Response
Operates around-the-clock emergency ambulance services staffed by paid paramedics and EMTs, supported by volunteers across the district
Advanced Life Support (ALS) Program
Provides advanced pre-hospital medical care delivered by paramedics and EMTs, including clinical oversight, equipment maintenance, and provider training
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Regional EMS Coordination and Quality Improvement 2 activities
- Lead strategic coordination of county-wide EMS operationsOversees critical EMS operations and guides strategic initiatives to strengthen interagency coordination across Columbia County, enhancing system-wide effectiveness and response integration.
- Recruit and staff emergency medical personnelActively seeks to hire emergency medical technicians, paramedics, and a paramedic supervisor to support ongoing emergency medical operations and maintain service capacity.
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Emergency Ambulance & Medical Response 1 activity
- Operate emergency medical services in Columbia County, NYProvides 24-hour emergency medical coverage seven days a week through a network of paid paramedics and EMTs, operating from multiple facilities including a headquarters on Moore Avenue and a second facility on Route 295 in Canaan. Maintains and delivers advanced life support (ALS) services, including clinical equipment, medications, and quality assurance.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Provide public information and community engagement on EMSShares information about emergency medical services and encourages community involvement through outreach and education initiatives.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.48M
Contributions & grants$57K2%
Program service revenue$2.40M97%
Investment income$16K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.43M
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.55M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.69M
Cash$573K
Investments$0
Liabilities$351K
Net assets$1.34M
Liquid reserves2.8 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +22.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- ELIJAH FAULKNER — PRESIDENT
- MARC DICKIE — TREASURER
- PAT MCMAHON — DIRECTOR
- VICTORIA BESTERMAN — SECRETARY
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Partner — Collaborates with Chatham Rescue Squad through shared leadership and interagency coordination in emergency response.
- Facebook Partner — Presence on Facebook platform for communication and outreach
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to share updates and engage with the community.
- Towns of Austerlitz, Chatham, Canaan, Ghent, and New Lebanon Government — Provides emergency medical services within the ambulance district encompassing these towns and acknowledges their continued support.
- Village of Chatham Police Department Partner — Partner agency with overlapping personnel and coordinated public safety engagement in the Chatham area.
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.
- Hybrid Staffing Model for Continuous Emergency Caremethodology: hybrid_staffing_modelBy combining paid paramedics and EMTs with dedicated volunteers, the organization ensures 24/7 emergency medical coverage, because this staffing approach leverages professional expertise and community commitment to maintain service continuity and quality.
- Integrated Public Safety and Emergency Medical Leadershipmethodology: integrated_public_safety_leadershipBy integrating emergency management, law enforcement, and EMS leadership, the organization strengthens public safety and emergency response effectiveness, because cross-sector collaboration enhances coordination, trust, and system-wide preparedness.
- Public Health Integration in EMS Systems Planningmethodology: public_health_integrationBy participating in county-level leadership and planning, the organization integrates public health principles into emergency medical services, because aligning EMS with broader public health goals improves long-term system development and community emergency preparedness.