named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
EMT Training and Certification
Offers EMT, CPR, and PHTLS courses to support member certification and community readiness
Emergency Ambulance Response
24/7 emergency medical transport and pre-hospital care for the Lancaster, NY community
LVAC Juniors
Youth program for individuals under 18 to engage with EMS training and support activities
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Community CPR and First Aid Training 1 activity
- Community CPR, first aid, and EMT trainingOperates as an American Heart Association training center, offering community classes in CPR (including Hands-Only CPR), AED, First Aid, EMT, and PHTLS. Conducts regular training sessions for both members and the public, including protocol updates and annual skills refreshers through WREMAC, and provides CPR instruction at Lancaster High School and health fairs.
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
- Community engagement and public outreachParticipates annually in the Lancaster Christmasville Parade with a decorated emergency vehicle and engages in public education through health fairs and training events to strengthen community ties and promote emergency preparedness.
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Emergency Ambulance & Medical Response 1 activity
- Emergency ambulance and pre-hospital careProvides emergency ambulance services and pre-hospital emergency care to the communities of Lancaster, Depew, Alden, and a designated segment of the New York State Thruway. Operates five frontline ambulances 24/7 with four backline units for surge capacity, responding to approximately 600 calls per month as of 2025.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Support for local charitable drives and eventsSupports food and toy drives by donating food to the Food Bank of Western New York and toys to the Lancaster PBA for families in need during the holidays. Annually participates in fundraising initiatives such as the Buffalo News paper sale benefiting John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital, Cradle Beach, and children in western New York.
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Youth Firefighter Training Programs 1 activity
- Youth EMS training and outreach programOffers a youth program for individuals aged 14 to 21 that includes EMS training, ride-alongs with experienced crews, and participation in community outreach events to promote emergency medical services careers and community engagement.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.36M
Contributions & grants$114K3%
Program service revenue$4.24M97%
Investment income$7460%
Other revenue$6K
expenses
Total expenses$4.40M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$3.15M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.40M
Cash$265K
Investments$0
Liabilities$627K
Net assets$1.77M
Liquid reserves0.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +7.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 8
- AMY REVELAS — Director
- CHESTER POPIOLKOWSKI — President
- CHRISTOPHER YOCKEY — Secretary
- JOHN O'DONNELL — Director
- JONATHAN HUNTER — Director
- NANCY REVELAS — Director
- ROBERT OVER — Treasurer
- WILLIAM REVELAS — Vice President
relationships · 35
Who they work with
- Alden Fire Department Partner — Local emergency response partner for coordinated incident response.
- Alden Fire Department Partner — Receives Advanced Life Support (ALS) backup from LVAC; LVAC serves as primary ambulance provider for the Town and Village of Alden.
- American Heart Association Network — Lancaster Volunteer Ambulance Corps is an AHA training center, authorized to provide AHA-certified courses.
- American Heart Association Partner — Partner for emergency medical training and protocols.
- Angela Brooder Partner — Junior Advisor for the LVAC Junior Post program
- Bowmansville Fire Association Partner — Local fire and emergency services partner.
- Bowmansville Volunteer Fire Association Partner — Collaborates with LVAC on emergency medical responses in the Town of Lancaster.
- Crittenden Fire Company Partner — Local emergency response partner.
- Depew Fire Department Partner — Dispatched alongside LVAC for EMS calls in Depew.
- Depew Fire Department Partner — Local fire and emergency services partner.
- Depew Police Department Partner — Coordinates emergency medical responses within Depew village boundaries.
- Erie County Dept of Health Government — Local public health agency partner.
- Erie County Sheriff’s Partner — Law enforcement partner for emergency medical incidents.
- Food Bank of WNY Partner — Receives donated food collected by Lancaster Volunteer Ambulance Corps and Trinity Episcopal Church.
- Jonathan Hunter Partner — Junior Advisor for the LVAC Junior Post program
- Lancaster Fire Department Partner — Dispatched alongside LVAC for EMS calls in the Town of Lancaster.
- Lancaster Fire Department Partner — Local fire department partner for coordinated emergency response.
- Lancaster PBA Partner — Receives donated toys from Lancaster Volunteer Ambulance Corps for distribution to families in need during the holidays.
- Lancaster Police Department Government — Conducts criminal history and driver's license checks for members through the Lancaster Police Department.
- Lancaster Police Department Partner — Coordinates emergency medical responses within Lancaster village boundaries.
- Lancaster Police Department Partner — Local law enforcement partner for emergency medical incidents.
- Millgrove Fire Department Partner — Local emergency response partner.
- Millgrove Volunteer Fire Department Partner — Collaborates with LVAC on emergency medical responses in the Town of Lancaster.
- NYS Department of Health Government — Partner agency for regulatory and public health coordination.
- Nancy Revelas Partner — Lead Advisor for the LVAC Junior Post program
- New York State Department of Health Government — Follows certification requirements set by the New York State Department of Health for EMS providers.
- Town Line Fire Department Partner — Collaborates with LVAC on emergency medical responses in the Town of Lancaster.
- Town Line Fire Department Partner — Local emergency response partner.
- Town of Lancaster Partner — Local government partner with which LVAC holds a 3-year service contract to provide emergency medical services.
- Trinity Episcopal Church Partner — Collaborates with Lancaster Volunteer Ambulance Corps to collect and provide donated food to the Food Bank of Western New York.
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strategies · 4
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 Resilience Through Education and Preparednessmethodology: community_resilience_through_educationBy integrating emergency response with community education and outreach, the organization strengthens local capacity to respond to crises, because prepared communities experience faster, more effective emergency outcomes.
- Hands-Only CPR Training for Public Bystander Interventionmethodology: hands_only_cprBy simplifying CPR to chest compressions only, the organization increases public willingness to act during cardiac emergencies, because reducing procedural complexity lowers psychological barriers to intervention.
- Training-Supported Volunteer Recruitmentmethodology: volunteer_pipeline_developmentBy recruiting volunteers without prior EMS experience and providing full certification training, the organization sustains its workforce, because lowering entry barriers expands the volunteer pool while maintaining operational readiness.
- Youth Engagement Through Experiential EMS Trainingmethodology: experiential_ems_trainingBy providing hands-on learning, ride-alongs, and outreach opportunities, the organization builds early interest in EMS careers, because experiential exposure increases career awareness and retention in high-skill service fields.