20th Anniversary Celebration

20 Anniversary CelebrationSat. July 19, 2008 BSVAC turns 20! Gala 20th anniversary celebration. Join us for a day of recognition, food, fun, music and inspiration.
12 noon, Marcus Garvey & Greene Ave.
Free food & fun
Evening- Moonlite bus cruise 2 Atlantic City, $40

                                     For info call:  (718) 453-4617

Trailer Update

CEO Rocky Robinson and Tappy Phillips of ABC News
CEO Rocky Robinson and Tappy Phillips
of ABC News
We have exciting news: the City has formally approved the funding contracts for the new trailer that will serve as our operational headquarters. Special thanks to Marty Markowitz, Brooklyn Borough President, who initiated the grant for our new trailer, and to the NYC Department of Design & Construction. More work lies ahead as we apply for required permits and prepare the site for installation of our new trailer.

Deborah Crawford EMT Training Center

Our new EMT Training Center has been dedicated to Deborah CrawfordWe regretfully announce the passing of our Vice President, Deborah Crawford. As BSVAC's Training Director, Deborah was instrumental in training thousands of people. During her long association with BSVAC, she also served on our Board of Directors and as Chief of Communications. Our new EMT Training Center has been dedicated to her honor.


Temporary Relocation

Relocation signAs we await our new trailer, we have been forced to relocate operations to 561 Lexington Avenue (one block away from our permanent address at 727 Greene Avenue). Our temporary mailing address is 561 Lexington Avenue. Please visit us at this location.

Learn How to Save a Life – Train with the CPR Masters

Learn how to save livesBSVAC provides a full range of emergency medical skills training, from CPR through First Responder.  Instruction is available for individuals and groups.  BSVAC also provides EMT course sponsorship, and participates in the DOH 3-Year EMT Recertification Program. If you are an employer, is anyone in your workforce trained to save lives? Find out what every employer should know. Read more.

This is the only official website for Bedford-Stuyvesant Volunteer Ambulance Corps.

BSVAC ambulance

Bedford-Stuyvesant Volunteer Ambulance Corps (BSVAC), the nation’s first minority-run volunteer ambulance corps, was founded in 1988 by two EMS workers, Captain James "Rocky" Robinson and Specialist Joe Perez.  BSVAC has greatly improved emergency care in the Bed-Stuy community and trained countless youngsters and adults in life-saving skills. Read more.


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Members Roll Call

Volunteers with new ambulance
Volunteers in front of ambulance

Youth Standing with Ambulance
Yitzi Wolf, a dedicated young supporter