Peekskill Community Volunteer Ambulance Corps

Wednesday morning, Peekskill EMS gathered amongst healthcare professionals, colleagues and other emergency service agencies to celebrate the career of Dr. John McGurty.

Dr. McGurty served as Medical Director for New York Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital and Cortlandt Regional Paramedics. More importantly served as a teacher and mentor to many in EMS, a friendly face to those in the community, and a trusted physician to his patients.

As he made his final walkout from Hudson Valley Hospital we reflected on his numerous achievements and his everlasting impact that he has had on Emergency Medicine and more importantly the community.

Congratulations on your retirement. We wish you the best of luck your future endeavors and we will miss you.

Bear Mountain Bridge Rd is much deserving of it’s nickname “The Goat Trail.” With its many mountainside twists and turns, this road demands caution while driving, especially in wet, slippery conditions.

Peekskill EMS has responded to a total of 14 MVAs on the Goat Trail during the month of September. We urge drivers, even the most experienced ones, to use more caution when driving.

📸 EMT Loja; EMT Contreras

🚑 Learn a Skill That Could Save a Life! ❤️

Peekskill Community Volunteer Ambulance Corps is hosting a CPR Class on:

📅 Thursday, October 1st 2026
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Peekskill Community Volunteer Ambulance Corps
1427 Main St.
Peekskill, NY 10566

Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, coach, healthcare provider, or simply want to be prepared for an emergency, this hands-on CPR class will give you the confidence and skills to make a difference when every second counts.

💲 Cost: $50 per person

⚠️ Space is limited, so don’t wait!

Register today at PCVAC.org and take the first step toward becoming someone who can help save a life.

🚑 Congratulations, Jake Polay! 🚒

Please join us in congratulating PCVAC Member EMT/Driver Jake Polay on beginning his new career as a Firefighter with the Lake Mohegan Fire District! 👨‍🚒🔥

Jake has been a valued member of PCVAC since 2021, serving our community as an EMT and Driver. During his time with PCVAC, Jake has dedicated thousands of hours volunteering and serving the Peekskill community.

Jake has also served as the Chairperson of the Oxygen Committee and has been an active member of Special Operations Unit 7506 – Rehab, contributing his time and experience whenever needed.

We are incredibly proud to see Jake take this next step in his career and know he will serve the Lake Mohegan Fire District with the same dedication and commitment he has shown to PCVAC and our community.

Congratulations, Jake! We wish you continued success, stay safe, and the very best in your new career! 👏🚒

Once PCVAC, always family! 💙🚑

Local 2956 proudly congratulates the Lake Mohegan Fire District’s newest Probationary Firefighters:

Jake Polay — Badge 105
John Ramos — Badge 106
Dominick Catalfamo — Badge 107
Chris Murphy — Badge 108

Today, these four firefighters officially began their journey through the Westchester County Career Chiefs Fire Academy, taking the first steps toward becoming career firefighters and serving the residents of our community.

The road ahead will be challenging, demanding, and rewarding. They will learn the skills, discipline, teamwork, and traditions that define the fire service while building the foundation for a long career of service.

From all of us at Local 2956, congratulations and welcome to the family. We’re proud to have you as part of the team and look forward to watching you grow.

Train hard. Stay humble. Watch each other’s backs.

🚨 Our August Newsletter is Here! 🚨

Take a look at everything that happened at Peekskill Community Volunteer Ambulance Corps this past month! 🇺🇸🚑

🩺 Inside this month’s edition:

📈 August Call Volume
🚑 August 2025: 273 calls
🚑 August 2026: 287 calls
📊 That’s a 5.12% increase from last year!

🛠️ August Events
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Show N’ Tell
• CVFD Extrication Drill 🚒🚑

👋 Member Highlights!
Congratulations to Brett Venuti on becoming a Cleared EMT! 🎉

👏 Congratulations to Jhonathan Salamanca on becoming a Cleared Driver! 🚑

💙 And a big welcome to Anestecia Whyte to the PCVAC family!

🎂 August Birthday!
Help us wish Chris Stearns a very happy birthday! 🎉🎂

August was another busy month for our volunteers and career staff, who continued to answer the call and serve the Peekskill community with dedication, compassion, and professionalism. 💙

A special thank-you to all of our members, families, supporters who continue to support PCVAC and our mission. 🚑❤️

📢 Interested in volunteering or learning more about PCVAC?
Visit PCVAC.org and find out how you can make a difference in your community!

🚑 Your community. Your ambulance corps. Your opportunity to make a difference.

Extrication Drill On Tuesday night, members of the Continental Village Fire Department joined with the Peekskill Volunteer Ambulance Corps for a vehicle extrication drill at the Continental Village Fire Department. Firefighters practiced removing a training dummy from a vehicle positioned in a ditch, using various to...

Last Tuesday, PCVAC participated in Continental Village Vol. Fire Department extrication training. Fire and EMS units “responded” to an a car in a ditch with positive extrication. CVFD got to work making access to the patient. Together PCVAC and CVFD used the scoop backboard to extricate the “patient” from the front of the vehicle.

Training like these help our members keep their skills sharp and up to date, free of cost. If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering please apply online through the link in the bio or at www.pcvac.org

🚑 Learn a Skill That Could Save a Life! ❤️

Peekskill Community Volunteer Ambulance Corps is hosting a CPR Class on:

📅 Thursday, September 3rd, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Peekskill Community Volunteer Ambulance Corps
1427 Main St.
Peekskill, NY 10566

Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, coach, healthcare provider, or simply want to be prepared for an emergency, this hands-on CPR class will give you the confidence and skills to make a difference when every second counts.

💲 Cost: $50 per person

⚠️ Space is limited, so don’t wait!

Register today at PCVAC.org and take the first step toward becoming someone who can help save a life.

🇺🇸 Honor the memory. Support a great cause. 🇺🇸

The Peekskill Community Volunteer Ambulance Corps’ limited-edition 9/11 Memorial Patch honors the 343 firefighters and all those lost on September 11, 2001.

💲 Velcro backing: $15
💲 Non-Velcro backing: $14

Proceeds benefit the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, supporting first responders, veterans, and their families.

Wear it proudly. Never forget. Order today at PCVAC.org.