named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
CPR and First Aid Training
Offers community-based training programs in CPR and first aid open to all residents.
Emergency Medical and Ambulance Transport
Provides 24/7 emergency response and non-emergency medical transport using three NYS-DOH-certified ambulances staffed by volunteer EMTs and paramedics.
Medical Standby at Community Events
Provides emergency medical coverage at local events including those at Queens County Farm Museum and Alley Pond Park.
Youth Squad & Explorer Post 7380
Youth program for ages 14–17 that provides training in EMS skills, leadership, and emergency preparedness; includes a competitive drill team.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Emergency Ambulance & Medical Response 2 activities
- Emergency Medical and Ambulance ServicesProvides emergency medical response and ambulance transport services to residents in Northeast Queens, including Bellerose, Floral Park, Glen Oaks, New Hyde Park, Oakland Gardens, and North Shore Towers. Operates three NYS-DOH certified radio-dispatched ambulances staffed by at least one NYS-certified EMT or paramedic per crew, delivering interventions such as CPR, defibrillation, oxygen therapy, medication administration, bleeding control, and splinting.
- Mutual-Aid Response to Regional EmergenciesProvided mutual-aid assistance to FDNY-EMS during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in NYC by delivering both Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support care throughout the emergency activation.
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Community CPR and First Aid Training 1 activity
- Community CPR and First Aid Training ProgramsOffers regular CPR and first aid training classes to the community, including certification programs and training in skills such as defibrillation, patient movement, splinting, oxygen delivery, and dispatching.
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Community Blood Pressure Screening and Hypertension Education 1 activity
- Community Health Education and OutreachProvides speakers, medical demonstrations, and blood pressure clinics at community meetings and events to promote public health awareness and emergency preparedness.
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Event Medical Standby Services 1 activity
- Emergency Medical Standby at Community EventsProvides emergency medical standby services at major local events, including those at Queens County Farm Museum and Alley Pond Park, as well as other community special events through volunteer support.
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Durable Medical Equipment Loan Programs 1 activity
- Medical Equipment Loan ProgramProvides short-term loan of patient assist equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, and canes to community residents.
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Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 1 activity
- Non-Emergency Medical TransportationProvides non-emergency medical transportation for residents within the service area, subject to crew availability.
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Youth Firefighter Training Programs 1 activity
- Youth Emergency Medical Training and Competition ProgramTrains youth members (ages 14–17) in EMS skills through an in-house program and fields a Youth First Aid Competition (Drill) Team that receives advanced training comparable to EMT level and participates in state-level competitions.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$223K
Contributions & grants$103K46%
Program service revenue$78K35%
Investment income$30%
Other revenue$43K
expenses
Total expenses$334K
Program expenses45%
Admin / overhead47%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$219K
Cash$56K
Investments$0
Liabilities$40K
Net assets$179K
Liquid reserves2.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +50.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- Anisha Singla — Recording Secretary
- David Meketansky — Treasurer
- Henry Ehrhardt — President
- Nancy Ehrhardt — Asst Treasuer
- Peter Kobsa — 2nd Vice President
- Rich Keller — st Vice President
- Travis Kessel — Corresponding Secretary
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Alley Pond Park Partner — Provides emergency medical stand-by services at major events held in the park.
- Bell Atlantic Partner — Assisted Glen Oaks VAC in restoring operations after the 1999 fire.
- Con Edison Partner — Assisted Glen Oaks VAC in restoring operations after the 1999 fire.
- FDNY Government — Collaborated with Glen Oaks VAC during recovery from the 1999 fire.
- FDNY-EMS Partner — Provided mutual-aid assistance during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, delivering both BLS and ALS level care.
- GOVAC IT Committee Partner — Responsible for designing and maintaining the organization's website.
- Internal Revenue Service Government — Federal IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization
- NYC Regional Emergency Medical Services Council Government — Approved provider and participant in regional EMS coordination and mobilization planning.
- NYS Department of Health’s Bureau of Emergency Medical Services Government — State agency that certifies GOVAC as a basic and advanced life support ambulance service.
- NYS Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Association Partner — Provided material support and office space to Glen Oaks VAC following the 1999 fire.
- New York State Department of Health Government — Provides EMT training programs in collaboration with the Corps.
- New York State Volunteer Ambulance and Rescue Association Partner — Hosts the Pulse Check Drill Competition in which the Youth Squad participates; recognizes outstanding youth squads and drill teams.
- Queens County Farm Museum Partner — Provides emergency medical stand-by services at major events hosted at the museum.
strategies · 2
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.
- Community Integration Through Volunteer Recruitment and Trainingmethodology: volunteer-training-and-sponsorshipBy recruiting and training local volunteers regardless of prior experience, we lower barriers to entry and build a sustainable emergency response workforce because inclusive training fosters long-term community ownership and service continuity.
- Volunteer-Based Community Care Modelmethodology: volunteer-based_modelBy relying on local volunteers who are trained and certified, we deliver emergency medical services that are deeply integrated into the community, ensuring responsiveness and continuity of care because local commitment enhances reliability and trust.