Chappaqua Volunteer Ambulance Corps

06/14/2026

Fifteen calls for CVAC and its volunteers this past week. Our calls included the following:

• Patient suspected of having a stroke
• Patient with back pain
• Evaluation of a child left in a car
• Patient injured in a fall

As temperatures rise, Chappaqua Volunteer Ambulance Corps wants to remind everyone to stay safe during the summer heat. Hot weather can quickly become dangerous, especially for children, older adults, and those with medical conditions. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are serious emergencies — but they can often be prevented. Here are a few simple tips to stay safe:
• Drink plenty of water throughout the day — don’t wait until you’re thirsty.
• Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing and protect yourself from the sun.
• Stay indoors or in air-conditioned spaces during the hottest part of the day (usually 11 AM–4 PM).
• Take frequent breaks if working or exercising outside.
• Never leave children or pets in a parked car, even for a few minutes.
Know the warning signs of heat illness: dizziness, nausea, heavy sweating, confusion, rapid pulse, or fainting. If someone becomes confused, stops sweating, or loses consciousness, call 911 immediately. A little prevention goes a long way. Stay cool, stay hydrated, and stay safe this summer.

06/07/2026

CVAC’s volunteers responded to 24 calls this past week including the following:

• Patient having difficulty breathing following an anaphylactic reaction
• Several patients who suffered injuries in falls
• Patient having chest pain
• Two patients injured in a motorcycle crash

This past week, CVAC celebrated the members of our Youth Corps program who are graduating next week from Horace Greeley High School. Congratulations to the following Youth Corps members:

• Charlotte Kupferberg -- EMT
• Danny Samberg
• Elias Stein -- EMT
• Gillian Raniolo
• Gloria Moraes -- EMT
• Grace Richards
• Henry Singer
• Jennifer Buckley
• Maddie Peters -- EMT
• Mukul Battu -- EMT
• Rishi Kumar
• Stella Myers -- EMT
• Tess Sonne -- EMT
• Zoey Golub

Charlotte, Elias, Gillian, Gloria, Jennifer, Maddie, Mukul, Rishi, Stella and Tess will remain will remain with CVAC as adult members.

CVAC thanks all of these people for their efforts and wish them the very best at college and beyond!

05/31/2026

Fifteen calls this past week for CVAC and our volunteer crews. Our calls included the following:
• Patient having an allergic reaction to peanuts
• Several patients who suffered injuries in falls
• Patient who was unresponsive
• Patient having abdominal pain

As we close out the month today, CVAC has been on 85 calls so far in May. That’s a new record for us for most calls in May. Our members logged 2,150 hours on duty this month and thirty-one different members responded on at least one call. Amazingly, our top responder in May went on 48 calls. Year to date, CVAC has had nearly 24% more calls this year as compared with last year, a remarkable increase.

Now is the perfect time to join CVAC and help up help others. Please reach out so we can provide information. No prior medical training or knowledge is necessary and we will arrange for all the training you need at no cost. Schedules are flexible and can be tailored to meet the needs of even the busiest people. Please visit our website – joinCVAC.org – or reach out to our Captain at [email protected].

05/25/2026

With EMS Week having just ended, we're reflecting on the people who make this work possible. Behind every response is a crew of CVAC volunteers, they are the backbone of our corps. We're grateful for the support of our local colleagues: the New Castle Police Department, Westchester County Police, Chappaqua Fire Department, Millwood Fire Company, and Westchester EMS. Last Sunday, we were proud to celebrate 90 years of service to our Chappaqua and Millwood communities at our CVAC Community Party. Thank you to everyone that came out to celebrate with us!

05/25/2026

05/24/2026

Twenty-six calls this past week for CVAC and its all-volunteer members. Our calls included the following:
• Several patients injured in six separate motor vehicle crashes
• Patient (actually two) who gave birth at home
• Patient with low blood pressure
• Cyclist who was struck by a car

This past week, CVAC responded to six motor vehicle crashes in our community. Thankfully, our volunteers were ready to provide emergency medical care when help was needed most — but these incidents are an important reminder of how quickly a normal drive can turn into an emergency. Many crashes are preventable. Distracted driving, speeding, following too closely, fatigue, and impaired driving continue to be leading causes of serious accidents. Even a momentary distraction — checking a text, adjusting navigation, or looking away from the road — can have life-changing consequences. As we head into the busy summer travel season, CVAC encourages everyone to make safety a priority every time you get behind the wheel:
• Put the phone away
• Always wear your seatbelt
• Obey speed limits
• Never drive impaired or overly tired
• Leave extra distance between vehicles
• Stay alert for pedestrians, cyclists, and emergency responders
Our volunteers are proud to serve Chappaqua and Millwood 24/7, but the safest emergency call is the one that never happens. Please drive carefully and help keep our roads safe for everyone.

05/17/2026

Twenty-two calls this past week for CVAC’s volunteers. Our calls included the following:

• Several patients injured in motor vehicle crashes
• Several patients injured in falls
• Patient having a stroke
• Two different patients who were unresponsive

Today’s the day! Come out and join us for CVAC’s 90th anniversary celebration at St. Mary’s Church from 2 to 5 pm. We’d love to see you as we kick of EMS Week 2026 and recognize the dedicated volunteers and providers who answer the call — day and night — to serve our community. For 90 years, the members of Chappaqua Volunteer Ambulance Corps have been there for our neighbors during emergencies, moments of uncertainty, and times when every second matters. Whether responding to medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents, cardiac arrests, falls, or community events, our volunteers bring compassion, professionalism, and commitment to every call. EMS Week is an opportunity to thank the EMTs, drivers, aiders, officers, and support members who make our mission possible. These individuals balance family, careers, school, and personal commitments while continuing to serve Chappaqua and Millwood with pride. We also thank our community for its ongoing support. Your encouragement, donations, and appreciation help ensure that CVAC can continue providing high-quality emergency medical care whenever it is needed. If you see a member of CVAC this week, please take a moment to say thank you.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day! Eighteen calls for CVAC’s volunteers this past week including the following:

• Patient reported to be having a stroke
• Patient who suffered an injury after falling off his bike
• Patient having difficulty breathing
• Patient who suffered injuries in an auto crash

For 90 years, the members of Chappaqua Volunteer Ambulance Corps have had the privilege of serving the Chappaqua and Millwood communities — and now it’s time to celebrate this incredible milestone together! Join CVAC on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM for our 90th Anniversary Party on the front lawn of St. Mary’s Church. In the event of rain, the celebration will move to CVAC Headquarters at 233 North Greeley Avenue. This special afternoon is our way of saying thank you to the community that has supported us for nearly a century. Whether you’ve called 911 in an emergency, volunteered alongside us, attended one of our events, or simply waved to an ambulance passing by, you are part of the CVAC story. We’ll have ice cream, cake, games, and family-friendly fun as we celebrate nine decades of volunteer service, dedication, and community spirit. It’s a chance to reconnect with neighbors, meet some of our members, and honor the generations of volunteers who helped build CVAC into what it is today. All are welcome, and we hope you’ll join us as we celebrate 90 years of serving Chappaqua and Millwood — and look ahead to the future together!

05/03/2026

Ten calls for CVAC this past week including the following:

• Patient who suffered an injury in a fall
• Patient unable to ambulate
• Patient possibly having a stroke
• Patient having seizures

April was another busy month for CVAC with 71 calls which matched our prior record for most calls ever in April. Our call volume for 2026 thus far remains significantly ahead of last year. Our members logged more than 1450 hours on duty last month with more than 60 volunteers chipping in to help cover our shifts.

Now is the perfect time to join CVAC and help up help others. Please reach out so we can provide information. No prior medical training or knowledge is necessary and we will arrange for all the training you need at no cost. Schedules are flexible and can be tailored to meet the needs of even the busiest people. Please visit our website – joinCVAC.org – or reach out to our Captain at [email protected].

04/26/2026

Seventeen calls for your CVAC volunteers this past week. Our calls included the following:

• Patient who suffered injuries in a motor vehicle crash
• Patient who suffered injuries in a fall
• Patient who had difficulty breathing
• Patient who was feeling faint

What would happen if there were an airplane crash at White Plains Airport? Would first responders be prepared? To help ensure that we are, the FAA requires that all airports, including HPN, hold regular mock disasters. The airport, along with area first responders who would respond to a real incident, held a mass casualty incident (MCI) drill yesterday to simulate a real disaster. These drills are typically held at the airport but yesterday’s drill was meant to simulate a disaster where a plane crashed into one of the waterways surrounding HPN and it was conducted at Rye Playland. CVAC was an active participate in yesterday’s MCI drill, with 6 CVAC volunteers taking part in the exercise. One of our members was placed in charge of the overall EMS scene management and another was given the task of leading up efforts to quickly triage patients into varying degrees of injury. While we certainly hope to never have to use these skills for real, drills like the one yesterday help to get us prepared just in case.