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Commack Volunteer Ambulance Corporation
Commack, NY · EIN 237012685 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE E62Z · Health Care · Medium ($1M-$10M) · commackambulance.org
revenue
$3.0M
expenses
$2.9M
net assets
$4.7M
employees
78
program ratio
82%
mission · from form 990

To provide skilled emergency medical care to victims of all injuries and medical emergencies within the Commack Volunteer Ambulance Corps district and to provide ambulance transportation for these victims to the hospital.To provide a variety of Community Outreach Services including:Basic first aid training Disaster preparednessExtremer weather preparednessAmbulance tours School presentationsAmbulance coverage for major events and Mutual aid to neighboring areas

profile · synthesized from sources

Commack Volunteer Ambulance Corporation provides emergency medical services and ambulance transportation to residents of Commack, East Northport, Elwood, Smithtown, and Hauppauge, New York. Operating 24/7 with over 200 volunteer members, the organization responds to over 4,000 calls annually. It also offers community outreach programs including CPR/AED training, public access defibrillator placement, and emergency preparedness education.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

American Heart Association Training
Provides BLS, ACLS, PALS, and ASLS certification courses for healthcare professionals and first responders
EMS Education and Training
Offers NYS-certified EMT courses, refresher programs, and continuing medical education through partnership with SIEMT
Emergency Medical Services
Provides 24/7 Advanced Life Support ambulance services and responds to over 4,000 emergency calls annually in the Commack area
Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) Program
Provides and maintains AEDs for local businesses, ensures regulatory compliance, and offers CPR/AED training to employees
Youth Squad
Engages teenagers aged 16-17 in emergency services training and community service as part of the ambulance corps
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Community CPR and First Aid Training 2 activities
    • Community emergency preparedness and outreach education
      Delivers community outreach services including first aid, CPR, and emergency preparedness education; ambulance tours; school presentations; and public training on AED use. Also provides disaster and extreme weather preparedness education.
    • Public Access Defibrillator (AED) Program
      Operates a Public Access Defibrillator Program that provides AEDs to local businesses and organizations, ensures they remain rescue-ready through regular maintenance and testing, and handles all regulatory compliance with New York State and Suffolk County Departments of Health. Includes physician oversight and employee training.
  • Opioid Harm Reduction Services 2 activities
    • Emergency medical data reporting and public health surveillance
      Collects and reports data on overdose incidents to inform public health strategies and improve community health responses.
    • Naloxone distribution and opioid overdose prevention
      Provides free training and distribution of naloxone (Narcan) to the public to prevent opioid overdose deaths.
  • Emergency Ambulance & Medical Response 2 activities
    • Emergency medical response and ambulance transportation
      Provides 24/7 emergency medical services within the Commack district using five Advanced Life Support ambulances and six Advanced Life Support responder vehicles, responding to over 3,500 emergency calls annually. Delivers skilled pre-hospital care and transport to hospitals for victims of injuries and medical emergencies.
    • Specialized emergency response through Special Operations Division
      Operates a Special Operations Division of EMTs and Paramedics trained in advanced techniques including Rapid Sequence Intubation, high-angle rescue, search and rescue, drone reconnaissance, and mass casualty incident management.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Community events and fundraising
      Hosts annual community events including a 5K Run/Walk and the Operation Frosty Parade and Toy Drive to engage the public and support operations.
  • Regional EMS Coordination and Quality Improvement 1 activity
    • Mass casualty incident training
      Conducts comprehensive mass casualty incident training programs for department personnel, covering active shooter incidents, large-scale vehicle accidents, aircraft emergencies, structure fires, and other complex emergencies.
  • Substance Use Policy Advocacy & Public Education 1 activity
    • Opioid policy advocacy
      Advocates for policies that support opioid prevention, treatment, and recovery at the local and state levels.
  • Youth Firefighter Training Programs 1 activity
    • Youth volunteer program (Youth Squad)
      Engages teenagers aged 16–18 in emergency services through its Youth Squad program, established in 1970, which remains active today with approximately 40 members.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Emergency medical training and certification programs
      Offers a range of clinical training courses for public and professional audiences, including a 180-hour EMT Original Course, 72-hour EMT Refresher, Challenge EMT Refresher, ACLS, PALS, ASLS, PHTLS, and hybrid Continuing Medical Education (CME) recertification programs for EMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics to maintain New York State certification.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.03M
Contributions & grants$203K7%
Program service revenue$2.82M93%
Investment income$-46K-2%
Other revenue$62K
expenses
Total expenses$2.86M
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.43M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.31M
Cash$2.83M
Investments$0
Liabilities$597K
Net assets$4.71M
Liquid reserves11.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -2.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Joseph Cassano EMS Director 40 $122K
Denise Rossi Controller 40 $114K
board members · 6
  • Charles CW Schwalbe — Vice Chairman
  • Dominic Pultovak — BOARD Treasurer
  • Justina Greenblatt — BOARD SECRETARY
  • Paul Guttenberg — BOARD MEMBER
  • ROBERT HARDIE — Chairman
  • Tom Lowenberg — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 13

Who they work with

  • American Heart Association Partner — Authorized provider of American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, PALS, and ASLS courses.
  • American Heart Association Partner — Offers American Heart Association-certified courses in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and ASLS.
  • CAPCE Government — Accredits PHTLS course completions, allowing students to receive CEUs.
  • Christ the King Church Partner — Hosted the first ambulance in 1966 at its facility.
  • Christ the King Church Partner — Provided initial housing for the first ambulance in 1966.
  • Commack Fire District Partner — Collaborates with active firefighting personnel from the Commack Fire District who serve as emergency ambulance drivers.
  • Hauppauge Fire District Partner — Collaborates with active firefighting personnel from the Hauppauge Fire District who serve as emergency ambulance drivers.
  • National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians Partner — Offers NAEMT-endorsed training programs to improve prehospital emergency care.
  • New York State Department of Health Government — CVAC handles regulatory compliance and submits required paperwork to the NYS DOH for public access defibrillation programs.
  • New York State Department of Health Government — NYS DOH registered Opioid Overdose Center collaborating on public education and overdose prevention.
  • Staten Island Emergency Medical Training Center Partner — Partnership to provide New York State-approved EMS education and certification programs.
  • Suffolk County Department of Health Government — CVAC handles regulatory compliance and submits required paperwork to the Suffolk County DOH for public access defibrillation programs.
  • neighboring areas Partner — Provides mutual aid to neighboring areas during emergencies or high-demand periods.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

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  • Blended and Individualized Training for Clinical Competency
    methodology: blended-learning
    By combining classroom instruction, hands-on practice, and real-world application with individualized, assessment-driven learning paths, the organization enhances EMS provider competency because tailored, experiential education improves knowledge retention and clinical decision-making.
  • Community-Based Emergency Preparedness Education
    methodology: community_health_education
    By delivering accessible, tailored emergency training to non-medical community members, including opioid overdose and AED use, the organization increases public response capacity because broader community skill sets improve survival during the critical window before professional help arrives.
  • Harm Reduction Approach to Opioid Overdose
    methodology: harm_reduction
    By distributing naloxone and providing training in combination with connections to treatment and support services, the organization reduces opioid-related mortality because access to reversal agents and sustained care pathways addresses both immediate risk and underlying addiction.
  • Neighbors Helping Neighbors Model
    methodology: neighbors_helping_neighbors
    By leveraging local volunteers who live in and care about the community, the organization builds trust and ensures rapid, culturally attuned emergency response because community members are more likely to serve with dedication and situational awareness.