What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0SCREENINGS-THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES MONTHLY BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS WHICH BENEFIT APPROXIMATELY 150 INDIVIDUALS
- #2 $0CLASSES-THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES COURSES IN CPR AND ADVANCE FIRST AID FOR MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY
What they call their work
What they do
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Community CPR and First Aid Training 1 activity
- CPR and First Aid Training ProgramsOffers community courses in CPR, AED, and first aid training to members and the general public through certified instructors, including American Heart Association First-Aid certification and Adult/Child/Infant AED certification, available for a fee. Classes require a minimum of 5 registrants and may be offered as bundled CPR and First-Aid training.
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Emergency Ambulance & Medical Response 1 activity
- Emergency Medical Response and TransportProvides 24/7 emergency medical services and transportation for the sick or injured in the community, responding to over 1,600 emergency calls in 2023, including medical emergencies, traffic accidents, and injuries in homes, workplaces, schools, and recreational facilities. All ambulances are equipped with defibrillators.
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Community Blood Pressure Screening and Hypertension Education 1 activity
- Free Blood Pressure Screening ClinicOperates a free blood pressure clinic on the first Saturday of each month in Warwick from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., benefiting approximately 150 individuals monthly.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- High School Scholarship AwardsAwards $1,000 or $500 scholarships annually to high school seniors residing within the Warwick Volunteer Ambulance district.
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Durable Medical Equipment Loan Programs 1 activity
- Medical Equipment Loan ProgramMaintains a loan-closet for medical equipment including walkers, wheelchairs, canes, crutches, and shower benches, which are loaned free of charge to the community.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Junior Corps Training and Certification SupportProvides training in CPR, AED, and First Aid to Junior Corps members and supports their development into Certified Emergency Medical Technicians by age 17, including ride-along opportunities with Senior Corps members starting at age 16. Requires maintenance of certifications.
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Who runs it
- DEBORAH K LANGLITZ — Treasurer
- DEBRA GORISH — financial Sec
- DENNIS ENGLISH — CHAIR - TRUSTEE
- EMILY SMELTZER — Secretary
- JACQUE RIVERIA — Trustee
- JENNIFER LEMIN — Trustee- QI
- JOIE OGRODNICK — compliance trus
- PATRICIA MILLS — Secretary
- PETER MERONI — Trustee
- SEAN SMELTZER — President
- SEAN SMITH — Trustee
- WILLIAM LINDBERG — Trustee
Who they work with
- American Heart Association Partner — Offers First-Aid certification training under the American Heart Association's program.
- American Heart Association Partner — Provides certified CPR training through instructors affiliated with the American Heart Association.
- American Red Cross Partner — Offers First Aid training through instructors certified by the American Red Cross.
- Florida Fire District Partner — Geographic area where junior corps members may reside, indicating operational reach or collaboration.
- St. Anthony’s Hospital Partner — Historically used as a garage for ambulances and site for patient transport; location of notable emergency births assisted by WVAS members.
- Warwick Ambulance District #1 Partner — Primary service district for the organization's emergency response operations.
How they approach the work
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- Community-Based Volunteer Recruitment and Trainingmethodology: community-based_volunteer_recruitmentBy recruiting volunteers without prior experience and providing full training and equipment, the organization lowers barriers to entry and expands community participation in emergency medical services, thereby increasing local ownership and sustainability of emergency care delivery.
- Mentorship-Based Training Modelmethodology: mentorship-based_trainingBy pairing Junior Corps participants with senior member mentors, the organization enhances learning and operational integration, because experiential guidance from experienced volunteers improves skill retention and organizational continuity.