Exchange Ambulance of the Islips

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Proving EMS to the residents of Islip, East Islip, Islip Terrace and Great River since 1951.

We respond to approximately 3,700 calls a year for emergency medical assistance. Our district stretches from Connetquot Avenue in Great River to Saxon Avenue in Islip and from the South Shore to Spur Drive on the north end including all of Hecksher State Park and parts of Connetquot State Park, 2 school districts, and 4 fire districts. Calls for emergency medical assistance are answered by our five New York State Department of Health Certified ambulances and two First Response vehicles. Besides answering calls for emergency medical assistance, Exchange Ambulance also provides “standby” EMS services for special events such as concerts, sporting events, and other large gatherings of people. Our Special Operations vehicle is equipped with large amounts of supplies and specialized equipment to handle these “standby’s” as well as large numbers of injuries in the event of a large scale disaster. An EMS Bike Patrol unit and All Terrain Vehicles assist us in providing medical care in any situation, be it a crowded concert or parade or a remote wooded area. Due to our specialized equipment and experience in handling theses types of events, Exchange Ambulance has been called upon to provide our assistance for large scale events throughout Suffolk County.

10/17/2026

🎃👻 THANK YOU FOR A SPOOKTACULAR DAY! 🍬🚑

Exchange Ambulance of the Islips would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for our Trunk or Treat event today!

We are incredibly grateful to our wonderful community for coming out, showing your support, and helping make this event such a success. Seeing so many families enjoying the festivities made all the hard work worthwhile!

A special thank you to our dedicated members and their families who volunteered their time, energy, and creativity to bring this event to life. Your hard work and commitment to our organization and community do not go unnoticed.

🧡 Thank you for making this year’s Trunk or Treat one to remember! We look forward to seeing everyone again next year!

10/12/2026

THIS SATURDAY! 👻

Join Exchange Ambulance for a FREE spooktacular day of family fun!

📅 Saturday, October 17th
⏰ 11 AM – 3 PM
📍 100 Carleton Ave, East Islip

Wear your costumes, bring the family, and enjoy a day of Halloween fun!

10/06/2026

Don’t forget, next Saturday! Can’t wait to see you there!

🎃 Saturday, October 17th from 11:00 AM–3:00 PM at 100 Carleton Avenue, East Islip!
Join us for our Trunk or Treat & Community Open House for an afternoon of Halloween fun, candy, decorated vehicles, and a chance to check out our emergency equipment as Exchange Ambulance celebrates 75 years of service. Costumes are encouraged! 👻🍬

09/14/2026

Please join us as we remember and celebrate the life of Ex-Chief Bruce J. Stark.

All are welcome to attend and pay their respects.

09/14/2026

The run goes on! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Our Virtual 5K is officially underway now through September 21st. Complete your 5K on your own time, at your own pace, and help us finish what we started!

Thank you for your continued support of Exchange Ambulance! 🧡💙

09/14/2026

As you are aware due to the severe weather Sunday, Exchange Ambulance of the Islips 5k had to be cancelled. We were extremely saddened to make that call, but the safety of our runners, volunteers, sponsors is our highest priority.

On the brighter side!
We will not let this deter us from finishing what we started. We are very excited to announce that a virtual 5k will be an option for all participants that signed up to run in person. The Virtual 5k will take place Monday September 14th through September 21st.

If you choose this option, Exchange Ambulance would love to celebrate your accomplishment! We will be holding a ceremony on October 3rd at 4pm at Exchange Ambulance of the Islips, 100 Carleton Ave East Islip.
* Everyone will received a “awesome” finishers medal and get there name announced at the ceremony
* Top 3 M/F Overall
* Top 3 M/F Age Groups: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29,30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+
* Top 1 M/F First Responder
* Top 3 Teams (6 team members to score; lowestcumulative time)

If you haven’t received your bib/T-shirt/swag bag please stop by Exchange Ambulance on Sunday September 20th between the hours of 4pm-9pm.
If you are unable to make those bib pick up times please email [email protected].

09/07/2026

🚨 THIS WEEKEND! 🚨

Join Exchange Ambulance of the Islips for our 75th Anniversary 5K Run on Sunday, September 13 at East Islip Marina Park!

🏃 8:30 AM — Free Kids Fun Run
🏃 9:00 AM — 5K Start
🏆 Awards, free finish-line photos, and live results
🌧️ Rain or shine

Register today:
https://events.elitefeats.com/26exchangeambulance

08/12/2026

Join Exchange Ambulance of the Islips for our Trunk or Treat & Community Open House on Saturday, October 17th from 11:00 AM–3:00 PM at 100 Carleton Avenue, East Islip!

Bring the whole family for a spooktacular afternoon filled with Halloween fun, candy, decorated vehicles, and a chance to meet the members of Exchange Ambulance and see some of our emergency vehicles and equipment up close.

This is a free, family-friendly community event, and costumes are encouraged!

🎃 Saturday, October 17th
👻 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
📍 100 Carleton Avenue, East Islip
🍬 Free admission

Wear your costume and join the fun as Exchange Ambulance celebrates 75 years of serving our community!

08/12/2026

Come out and support the Exchange Ambulance Youth Squad at our Car Wash! 🚗🧼

Join us on Sunday, August 23rd from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM and let our Youth Squad get your vehicle looking clean while helping support their program.

🚙 Cars & Small SUVs — $12
🛻 Larger Trucks & Vehicles — $15
🚑 First Responders with ID — $10

Thank you for supporting the next generation of EMS at Exchange Ambulance of the Islips!

07/19/2026

It is with profound sadness that the Chief’s Office announces the passing of 37-year Life Member and Ex-Chief Bruce J. Stark, who has answered his last alarm.

Bruce dedicated nearly four decades of service to Exchange Ambulance, beginning in our Youth Squad before rising through the ranks to become Chief. His commitment to our members, our patients, and our community leaves a lasting legacy that will never be forgotten.

We extend our deepest condolences to the Stark family, especially his brother, Ex-Chief Gary Stark, and to all who had the privilege of serving alongside Bruce.

Thank you for your years of dedicated service, Chief. Your watch is over. Rest easy—we’ll take it from here.

Address

100 Carleton Avenue
East Islip, NY
11730

Telephone

+16315813151

Website

http://www.exchangeambulance.com/

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