Central Islip Hauppauge Volunteer Ambulance

05/03/2026

May 3, 2005- a day that the our members and the members of the Riverhead Volunteer Ambulance will never forget.

One of our own volunteers, Honorary Chief Paramedic William “Bill” Stone, and Riverhead volunteer, EMT Heidi Behr, both succumbed to their injuries while transporting a patient out east. Their ambulance was involved in a fatal accident when the driver lose control and collided with a tree. Both the driver and patient survived.

21 years later, we still remember both Bill Stone and Heidi Behr. The Central Islip Hauppauge Volunteer Ambulance Corps still offers a scholarship in Bill Stones name to keep his legacy alive. This scholarship is awarded to an EMT who is planning on attending paramedic school so they can learn and treat patients as Bill once did.

We pay tribute each month of May to their sacrifice, and honor their memory, recognizing the exceptional dedication and bravery they exhibited to serve their community. Their legacy continues to inspire us and we are forever grateful for their time spent with us.

Please keep both William Stone and Heidi Behr in your thoughts and their families in your prayers this month.

12/04/2025

Scratch off raffle drawing

07/15/2025

Hi everyone,

One of our Captains, KellyAnn Plahs, has been diagnosed with Lymphoma. While this is difficult news, her prognosis is positive, but she needs our help. Below is a fundraiser for KellyAnn. All proceeds and extras donated will be given directly to KellyAnn for her medical expenses. If anyone needs help or has any questions, please message us!

KellyAnn has dedicated her life to helping others as a compassionate nurse and a dedicated volunteer EMT and Captain of the Central Islip-Hauppauge Volunteer Am...

05/04/2025

May 3, 2005- a day that the our members and the members of the Riverhead Volunteer Ambulance will never forget.

One of our own volunteers, Honorary Chief Paramedic William “Bill” Stone, and Riverhead volunteer, EMT Heidi Behr, both succumbed to their injuries while transporting a patient out east. Their ambulance was involved in a fatal accident when the driver lose control and collided with a tree. Both the driver and patient survived.

20 years later, we still remember both Bill Stone and Heidi Behr. The Central Islip Hauppauge Volunteer Ambulance Corps still offers a scholarship in Bill Stones name to keep his legacy alive. This scholarship is awarded to an EMT who is planning on attending paramedic school so they can learn and treat patients as Bill once did.

We pay tribute each month of May to their sacrifice, and honor their memory, recognizing the exceptional dedication and bravery they exhibited to serve their community. Their legacy continues to inspire us and we are forever grateful for their time spent with us.

Please keep both William Stone and Heidi Behr in your thoughts this month.

01/09/2025

We are running two Super Bowl pools this year! Venmo Kim to get in on the action!

12/13/2024

Help us keep Central Islip warm! We are collecting both new and used blankets and coats to distribute this winter to our most vulnerable members of our community- those without shelter, without proper clothing, and without the warmth we often take for granted.

When you are going through your winter gear this year to get ready for the holidays, please keep us in mind and donate any extra blankets and coats you have lying around. We will be washing them and distributing them around the community.

10/03/2024

10/3 Game

09/26/2024

Thursday night football numbers 9/26! Best of luck!

08/28/2024

Support CIHVA 🚑🚑🚑🚑

06/30/2024

Final day of our calendar raffle!

Congratulations to our winners!

Thank you to all of the businesses and participants that helped to make this fundraiser a success. We truly appreciate it!