Lindenwood Volunteer Ambulance Corps Inc

08/30/2023

It is with deep and profound sadness the Officers and Members of Lindenwood VAC announce the passing of an active member of Lindenwood VAC Jose “Nef” Escobar, Sr. who served as a Driver and Ambulance Attendant, on Tuesday, August 29, 2023.

Jose Sr. joined Lindenwood VAC in 1996 and it was immediately apparent his love and dedication to his community. Jose loved his sports, but his first love was his family his children, Jose Jr and Monique who grew up around our Headquarters and both eventually became members of Lindenwood VAC. We were honored to have had Jose Sr as well as his family as members! Jose Sr. will be missed by everyone at Lindenwood VAC.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Jose Jr. and Monique as well as the whole Escobar family as they cope with Jose Sr’s passing.

At this time no funeral arrangements have been made, please check this post for updates when they become available.

02/07/2023

The Officers and Members of Lindenwood VAC extend our deepest heartfelt condolences to the NYPD in the senseless and tragic murder of Police Officer Adeed Fayaz, 26 years of age, 66th Precinct, who was gravely wounded during a botched robbery in the confines of the 75th Precinct (which neighbors our response area) on Saturday, February 4, 2023. After a long hard battle, PO Fayaz succumbed to his injuries this evening.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Fayaz family and his brothers and sisters of the NYPD, as they deal and cope with his passing.

Rest in Peace, New York City Police Officer Adeed Fayaz, Shield 3652, 66th Precinct,
End of Watch: Tuesday, February 7, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of NYPD Police Officer Adeed Fayaz, a devoted public servant, husband, father, brother, and son. A five-year veteran of the NYPD, PO Fayaz served the 66 Precinct community with exceptional compassion and care. Our thoughts are with his family, colleagues, and loved ones at this difficult time.

01/01/2023

As we say good bye to 2022 and welcome 2023, the Officers and Members of Lindenwood VAC would like to wish you all a very healthy and happy new year.

Remember, be responsible this evening, Taxi/Uber/Lift are way cheaper than hospital bills and lawyers fees.. Don't drink and drive...

12/18/2022

To all our friends who celebrate... we wish you all a very happy and joyus Hanukkah..

12/01/2022

Why should you learn CPR? Just watch the video... then click the links below

https://www.nyc.gov/site/fdny/education/cpr/cpr.page
https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/cpr/cpr-training/cpr-classes
https://cpr.heart.org/en/course-catalog-search
https://emergencycare.hsi.com/cpr-and-first-aid-courses

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBrnTGyOlRo&ab_channel=JWPFilms

In 2020 Jim Schraufnagel went to the local super l**e for what he thought was a routine oil change. The re-creation of the events in this interview-based doc...

12/01/2022

Thank you NCEMSF.

NCEMSF was saddened to hear of the passing of NCEMSF Life Member Stu Rosenhaus last week. An alumnus of Brooklyn College EMS and one of NCEMSF's founding members, Stu had a career as an EMS provider, EMS educator, and emergency manager that spanned more than 30 years. He was also a regular presenter at NCEMSF's annual conferences and in the early 2000s served as the editor of NCEMSF's first quarterly research publication, EMS Pulse. Our thoughts are with Stu's family and loved ones.

11/25/2022

UPDATED: with Service and Interment information

It is with overwhelming sadness that Lindenwood VAC announces the sudden passing of Lieutenant Stuart Rosenhaus EMT, CIC, who served Lindenwood VAC as our membership officer for over twenty years. Stu also worked for Coney Island Hospital as Associate Director/Emergency Preparedness Coordinator. Stu became involved in prehospital care while attending CUNY Brooklyn College, where he volunteered with the Brooklyn College Emergency Medical Squad. Later, he became a Professor at Brooklyn College, teaching Standard First Aid and CPR Courses. Stu was an EMT Instructor and taught numerous individuals in becoming certified Emergency Medical Technicians. He has given numerous lectures at EMS conferences throughout the nation on a wide variety of topics that faced the emergency pre-hospital care sector especially those effecting volunteers. Over the course of Stu’s life, he has made an impact on countless number of lives and thru his dedication to EMS and EMS instruction has partly been responsible in saving thousands more lives. We will miss Stu very, very much.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Stu’s family including his brother Deputy Chief Todd Rosenhaus and his nephew EMT Matthew Rosenhaus who also both volunteer with Lindenwood VAC

Rest Easy Stu, we have it from here.
Baruch Dayan Ha’Emet. "Blessed is the Judge of Truth."

Service and Interment:
Tuesday, November 29, 2022 @ 11:00am
(line up at 10:30 at main gate)
Montefiore Cemetery
121-83 Springfield Boulevard,
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
Directions and other info : http://montefiorecemetery.org/

Shiva will be held at:
Deputy Chief Todd Rosenhaus' home,
134 Steele Road,
Breezy Point NY 11697
(inside Fort Tilden)

Tuesday, November 29, 2022: after cemetery until 9pm
Wednesday November 30, 2022: 10am to 2pm then 4pm to 9pm
Thursday, December 1, 2022: 10am to 2pm then 4pm to 9pm
Friday, December 2, 2022: 10 am to 1 pm only
Saturday, December 3, 2022: 7 pm to 9 pm
Sunday, December 4, 2022: 10 am to 2 pm and 4 to 9pm

10/05/2022

Rest in Everlsting Peace, Captian Alison Russo.. this entire city owes you a debt we can never repay.

We, as a city need to change to end the needless violence that has taken over..

09/29/2022

The Officers and Members of Lindenwood VAC extend our deepest condolences to our brothers and sisters of the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) Bureau of EMS on the senseless tragic loss of Lieutenant Paramedic Alison Russo-Elling, 61 a 24-year-veteran of the FDNY who was stabbed numerous times in an unprovoked attack on the street in the vicinity of 20th Avenue and Steinway Street earlier this afternoon. Lieutenant Russo-Elling was transported in critical condition to Mt. Sinai Queens Hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries

Russo-Elling was appointed to the FDNY as an EMT in March of 1998. She was promoted to Paramedic in 2002, and to Lieutenant in 2016. She has worked at multiple EMS stations, including Station 20, Station 17, Station 16, Station 45, Queens Tactical Response Group and was serving at Station 49 at the time of her death.

Lt. Russo-Elling responded to the World Trade Center attacks, aiding in the rescue and recovery efforts. She is the 1,158th member of the Department to make the Supreme Sacrifice while serving our city.

We pray for peaceful eternal rest of Lt. Russo-Elling, and our thoughts and prayers are with Lt. Russo-Elling's family and her extended family at FDNY as they cope with her tragic loss.

We need to do better as a city, this senseless death can not go unanswered.

09/29/2022

We are in disbelief.... we will issue a formal statement upon release of the name FDNY Lieutenant by the Fire Department of New York City - EMS . Our thoughts and prayers are with the FDNY...

An EMT was fatally stabbed in Queens on Thursday afternoon as she was grabbing food inside a bodega, law enforcement sources said.

09/28/2022

We are asking our entire community to keep all of our heroic brothers and sisters in public safety (EMS, Police and Fire) that are working during this historic hurricane in Florida in your thoughts and prayers today. We have been closely monitoring this storm since it crossed from Cuba and are in awe of its strength. We also hope all your family and friends who live in these effected areas are safe.

09/18/2022

https://youtu.be/b1h-BNGSstY

This year marks the anniversary of a television show that significantly changed the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) field in the United States. In the late 1960’s the US Department of Transportation (USDOT)and National Academy of Sciences released a study revealing the need for trained personnel to render aid to accident victims. Up until them Ambulances were staffed by people with little or no first aid training, the main job of these attendants was just to get the injured to the hospital as quick as they could. The study identified many areas of concern, including the lack of uniform training and the underfunding of ambulance services and emergency hospitals. This one report was the catalyst for change nationwide. By 1973, training standards were developed for Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) as well as the funding to establish Emergency Medical Systems around the US. By 1977 a new level of EMS provider was established by USDOT, the Paramedic. Paramedics were EMT with additional training to administer advanced care in the field under the direction of a Physician. What they could do varied by jurisdiction, especially in the beginning as there was signifgant resistance from the medical community. Some Physician and Nursing associations were dead set against having advanced care that they believed should be performed only in hospital in the street. That year a new television show appeared in homes all across our nation. That show EMERGENCY! Demonstrated what a Fire Department based Paramedic program could do, and the lives it could save. The show got America interested in EMS and many wanted to replicate paramedicine in their communities. The implementation of paramedicine varied around the country, EMS based, Fire Based, Commercial based or Volunteer based, but access to paramedics and their advanced level of care can now be found in 99% of the US. In fact, many of us who chose to enter pre-hospital care field as an EMT or Paramedic will say the TV show EMERGENCY! was a huge factor in their career choice. COSI TV has produced a great show about the history of the show, in honor of the show’s 50th anniversary and the impact it has made on the EMS community. We invite you to give it a watch. We also invite you to consider a career in the pre-hospital care professions. Lastly, as always, we encourage you to get involved in your community and volunteer your time especially with Volunteer Ambulance or Fire services.

Join us in celebrating the 50th anniversary of EMERGENCY! and enjoy COZI TV's most popular summer hit, "EMERGENCY! 50! The Show that Saved Your Life," in its...

09/16/2022

This is unacceptable on any level...

Update: A report was filed at NYPD 106 Precinct and pictures were taken and will be forwarded the detectives for further investigation. The duty crew was able to clean off the graffiti and and placed the vehicle back in service and running two calls for the evening.

Thank you to Cityline Ozone Park Civilian Patrol for their offer of help and West Hamilton Beach Fire Dept. for your support.

09/15/2022

Please drive with caution during the closure period.

Motorists wanting to access this area during the closure should take Exit C (Federal Circle) and follow the detour signs.

09/11/2022

We will NEVER FORGET!

May God provide continued rest in His grace to all who perished on September 11, 2001 and those who died from illnesses since that horrible day.

Every September 11 is a national day of service. What better way to honor those heroes who died than to learn to save a life and to donate your time by serving with your local Volunteer Ambulance and Fire Department. Call your local Volunteer Ambulance or Volunteer Fire Department... join today, save a life. – RIP to those who perished during the September 11, 2001 attacks … ALWAYS HONORED, NEVER FORGOTTEN!

09/04/2022

As school starts again, be mindful of children.. and ALWAYS STOP for school buses displaying a RED flashing light on BOTH sides of the roadway.

08/06/2022

08/03/2022

This text is going around regarding our friends at Broad Channel VFD. As stated in their post, they are NOT associated with this text. We also DO NOT solicit donations or sell items via texts.

The BCVFD does not sell t-shirts or solicit donations via automated text messages. Do not click on the link. The link brings you to an online store. We do not know if you will ever actually receive what you purchase and the proceeds DO NOT GO TO THE BCVFD. These are spam messages. These types of messages are common occurrences throughout Long Island, Pennsylvania, etc where the neighborhoods are primarily Volunteer Fire Depts. T-shirts can be purchased directly from us via our FB page or speaking to one of the members in person.

05/30/2022

The Officers and Members of Lindenwood VAC wish everyone a happy and safe Memorial Day.

While celebrating the official start of summer, please take a moment and think of those brave men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice in defense of this great nation in protection of our freedoms.

Please be safe this holiday, NEVER Drink and Drive, take a taxi, or ride share service, or designate a driver.

Also, take a moment before lighting your propane BBQ to ensure all hoses are in good condition and there are no leaks. For Charcoal / wood grills, never sq**rt lighter fluid into an open flame.
Clean the cooking surface before cooking and heat surface and brush surface before placing food on grill. Make sure that food is cooked properly.

Meat Temperatures

Steak/Beef
Rare 120 F - 125 F (48.9 C to 51.6 C)
Medium-rare 130 F - 135 F (54.4 C to 57.2 C)
Medium 140 F - 145 F (60 C to 62.8 C)
Medium-well 150 F - 155 F (65.5 C to 68.3 C)
Well done 160 F (71.1 C) and above

Lamb
Rare 135 F (57.2 C)
Medium-rare 140 F - 150 F (60 C to 65.5 C)
Medium 160 (71.1 C)
Well done 165 (73.9 C) and above

Poultry
Chicken 165 F - 175 F (73.9 C to 80 C)
Turkey 165° F - 175 F (73.9 C to 80 C)

Pork 145 F (62.8 C)
Enjoy the holiday and have a GREAT and SAFE summer!

05/19/2022

Prayers for the Richmond University Medical Center, Emergency Medical Technician who was shot by the patient he was treating in the West Brighton section Staten Island this evening.

05/17/2022

Thank you Cityline Ozone Park Civilian Patrol we are happy to be part of this wonderful community!

In honor of EMS Week, we recognize and thank all the hardworking medical first responders of the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) and our local volunteers at the Lindenwood Volunteer Ambulance Corps.

05/17/2022

Happy EMS Week 2022!!!!
Established in 1974 by President Gerald Ford, every May, Public Servants are recognized for the hard work and sacrifice to the communities they serve. May 15 thru May 21, 2022 is EMS Week.

The 2022 EMS Week theme: "Rising to the Challenge." This theme is particularly meaningful now, to remind people that every day we are still there to respond, support, and care for the needs of our communities.

The Officers and Members of Lindenwood VAC wish our brothers and sisters in the Emergency Medical Services field a very happy EMS week!

There is no better time to support EMS in your community than NOW! There are many ways to help!
1.) Donate your time or services - Lindenwood VAC is always looking for volunteers. No experience is needed. However, you must be a US Citizen / Resident over 18 years of age. We are also looking for those who would donate their services (any of the skilled trades, or small business owners) contact [email protected] for more information

2.) Donate Money! Yes, we are volunteer and no one including the executive staff gets paid, however supplies, utilities, fuel and other maintenance costs are still a real factor in our operation. We receive no TAX base from NYC (besides small digressionary grants from our elected officials) 100% of your donation goes into operation costs and we are an IRS registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Its easy to donate thru PayPal:
https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=J7WGZPL7L9ARS
Want to send a check or money order:
Lindenwood VAC
PO Box 170191
Ozone Park, NY 11417-0191
Attn: Treasurer / Donation

3.) Shop Amazon? Use the Amazon Smile program, which Lindenwood VAC will receive a small percentage of your purchases at Amazon, at no cost to you... its free and easy. Go to smile.amazon.com
and select "The Lindenwood Community Volunteer Ambulance Corps Inc" as the charity of your choice and then make sure you use "smile.amazon.com
' for your purchase.

05/14/2022

The Officers and Members of Lindenwood VAC extend our deepest condolences to NYS Senator Joe Addabbo, his staff and the McCabe family on the loss of Pat McCabe who was a long time Chief of Staff for Senator Addabbo. Many of those in the community including us at LVAC dealt with Pat on issues in our community. She was a wonderful person and she will be missed.. May she rest in everlasting peace.

04/30/2022

The Officers and Members of Lindenwood VAC are saddened to learn of the passing of former NYC Paramedic Marvin Bethea. In the small world of EMS in NYC, it was hard not to have known him. He was a mentor and good friend to many of us in the EMS world. September 11, 2001, changed Marvin's life forever, but he did not let the illnesses keep him down. In fact, he was one of the many voices fighting to ensure all of the first responders who were sickened by the events of September 11 were included in the victim's fund. We extend our deepest condolences to his wife Karen and his extended EMS family. Rest Easy Marvin, your watch is over, we have it from here.

Paramedic Marvin Bethea, Catholic Medical Center, EOW: April 29, 2022.

UPDATE:
Memorial Services for Paramedic Marvin Bethea:
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation are appreciated

Wake:
Thursday, May 5th , 2022 2:00pm – 4:00pm and 7:00pm – 9:00p,
Barnes Sorrentino Funeral Home
539 Hempstead Ave,
West Hempstead, NY 11552

Burial:
Friday, May 6th, 2022 10:30am

Pinelawn Memorial Park
2030 Wellwood Ave,
Farmingdale, NY 11735

04/24/2022

Our deepest condolences to the members of the New York City Fire Department (FDNY)

Today Mayor Eric Adams and Acting Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh announced the death of Firefighter Timothy Klein, 31, of Ladder Company 170, a six-year veteran of the Department. Firefighter Klein responded to a 3–alarm fire at 108-26 Avenue N in Brooklyn earlier this afternoon and was critically injured in a collapse inside the building while he was bravely fighting the fire.

Firefighter Klein is the 1,157th member of the FDNY to die in the line-of-duty. The last member of the Department to die in the line of duty was Firefighter Jesse Gerhard, who died on February 16, 2022. Funeral arrangements are pending.

04/12/2022

UPDATE ----- IN CUSTODY --- Thank YOU NYPD!!!!

***ALERT*** ***WANTED for QUESTIONING ****
The NYPD has released a photo of a person of interest in this morning’s Subway Shooting. His name is Frank R. James of Philadelphia.

Anyone with any information is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). You can also submit a tip via their website or via DM on Twitter, . All calls are kept confidential.

DO NOT APPROACH, Use the numbers above or dial 911 if encountered.

04/12/2022

From: Notify NYC

Unified Victim Identification System (UVIS) Activation: Call 311 if unable to reach someone who may have been impacted by the NYPD activity located near 36th Street and 4th Avenue in Brooklyn. If outside NYC, call 212-639-9675.

04/12/2022

ALERT: Please avoid area. Mass transit delays in area. While no specific threat to any other mass transit. Be mindful of all public transportation.

Remember, if you see something, SAY SOMETHING.

03/02/2022

The Officers and Members of Lindenwood VAC are saddened to learn of the passing of former Lindenwood VAC Paramedic Richard Chatterton after an extended, but brief illness on March 1, 2022. Richard also served as a Deputy Chief with the New York City Fire Department (FDNY), Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Chatterton Family and his brothers and sisters of FDNY EMS as they grieve Rick's loss. Rick was a wonderful person and his loss will be felt by all, especially in our tight knit EMS community. Rest Easy Rick, we have it from here..

Funeral Arrangements are pending at this time.

Richard's daughter has set up a GoFundMe to help defray the cost of the funeral and outstanding medical expenses. Please give what you can.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/gn8vh-rest-in-peace-dad?utm_campaign=p_lico%20share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&fbclid=IwAR2NF2o44CAGjV8ftnapFfIayXWIFg7fsZzFrKP5uK2q7ipMYgfpaX6yvKY

03/02/2022

UPDATE/Edited: 106th precinct is not on the list below but they ARE taking donations!! The 106 precinct is located at 103-53 101st St, Ozone Park, NY 11417, Check the Russian American Officers Association page for more info.

Lindenwood VAC stands with Ukraine 🇺🇦🇺🇸🇺🇦🇺🇸

TY to the Cityline Ozone Park Civilian Patrol for the info!

More being deployed as we speak