Ossining Volunteer Ambulance Corps

09/11/2026

Today, the Ossining Volunteer Ambulance Corps pauses to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and the lasting toll that day has taken on so many in the years since.

We especially remember our own members, Fran Girolamo and Karen McMahon, whose lives were ultimately taken as a result of exposure to the toxins of 9/11.

Their service, dedication, and memory remain a part of the OVAC family. Today, we honor them, we remember them, and we will never forget their sacrifice.

Fran Girolamo
Karen McMahon

Forever remembered. Never forgotten.






Ossining Police Department
Ossining Fire Department
The Town of Ossining, New York
The Village of Ossining, New York

08/31/2026

We were sent this video from Sam Cooperman from Eagle Eye Photo from a rescue that we responded to. Thanks Sam!

07/14/2026

Last week OVAC had the opportunity to attend our yearly refresher training on RSI at the Hoch Center for emergency education at Phelps Memorial Hospital.

07/08/2026

Have some free time today? Want to make a difference? We are hosting a blood drive in our building located at 8 Clinton Ave from 1PM - 6:45PM and are looking for a few more people to donate today. You can sign up below.

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06/28/2026

OVAC will be hosting a blood drive at our building (8 Clinton Ave Ossining, New York 10562) on July 8, 2026 from 1PM - 7PM.

A Blood Donation Can Mean the Difference Between Life and Death.
Every day, patients depend on the generosity of blood donors. Whether it's a trauma victim, a child undergoing cancer treatment, someone facing emergency surgery, or a neighbor battling a serious illness, blood cannot be manufactured—it can only come from people willing to give.

Just one donation can help save multiple lives, and your one hour could become someone else's lifetime.

Please consider donating at our upcoming blood drive. Your donation is a simple act of kindness that has an incredible impact on our community.

Be someone's hero. Donate blood. Save lives.

The Village of Ossining, New York The Town of Ossining, New York Ossining Police Department Ossining Fire Department

06/09/2026

OVAC will be at the repair cafe on June 14, 2026 11AM- 3 PM at Mariandale helping people with the installation of their child safety seat!

We can also make sure a current seat is installed correctly!

We hope to see you there!

05/27/2026

Ossining Volunteer Ambulance Corps Receives $150,000 Gift to Expand Community Paramedicine Program
Landmark donation from The Thursday Club will fund a new response vehicle and medical equipment, extending life-saving care directly into Ossining homes.

OSSINING, N.Y. — The Ossining Volunteer Ambulance Corps (OVAC) has received a $150,000 donation from The Thursday Club — a Westchester County philanthropic organization founded in 1921 — to support the expansion of its Community Paramedicine program. The funds represent the full proceeds of The Thursday Club’s April 30, 2026 fundraising benefit and will be directed toward the purchase of an additional response vehicle and advanced medical equipment.

Community Paramedicine is a proactive, patient-centered model of emergency medical care that dispatches trained paramedics directly to patients’ homes to evaluate, treat, and manage health conditions before they escalate into emergencies. By delivering high-quality care in the home setting, the program reduces unnecessary emergency room visits — freeing ambulances and hospital resources to respond where they are most critically needed.

The additional response vehicle made possible by this contribution will allow OVAC to serve a significantly greater number of Ossining residents, ensuring that more community members have access to this innovative and compassionate model of care.
“This extraordinary gift from The Thursday Club reflects a shared commitment to the health and well-being of every resident in our community. Community Paramedicine is changing lives — helping people remain safely at home, connected to the care they need — and this investment will allow us to reach even more of our neighbors.”

— Nick Franzoso, Director, Ossining Volunteer Ambulance Corps
The Thursday Club, headquartered in Irvington, New York, has been a cornerstone of Westchester County philanthropy for more than a century. Since its founding by a group of women committed to their community and to each other, the organization has contributed over $3.3 million to area nonprofits. The Club’s 2026 Benefit Treasurer, Cathy Hansen, expressed the organization’s admiration for OVAC’s forward-thinking healthcare model.
“We are so impressed with this healthcare model that is proactive and seeks to evaluate and treat patients in their homes whenever possible,” said Hansen. “The elimination of unnecessary trips to the emergency room benefits everyone as ambulances can be freed up to respond where they are truly needed. We are thrilled that the additional response vehicle and equipment will allow OVAC to serve even more members of the community.”

OVAC has served the Ossining community with emergency medical services for decades and continues to invest in programs that address the evolving health needs of the residents it serves. Community Paramedicine represents the leading edge of that mission — a proactive, evidence-based approach that improves patient outcomes while supporting a more sustainable emergency response system for the entire region.

About Ossining Volunteer Ambulance Corps
The Ossining Volunteer Ambulance Corps (OVAC) provides emergency and non-emergency medical services to the Ossining, New York community. OVAC is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality pre-hospital care and innovative community health programs — including Community Paramedicine — that improve outcomes and quality of life for all residents.

About The Thursday Club
Founded in 1921, The Thursday Club is a philanthropic women’s organization based in Irvington, New York. The Club has contributed more than $3.3 million to Westchester County nonprofits over its 100-year history, supporting healthcare, education, and community well-being initiatives. P.O. Box 381, Irvington, New York 10533.

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05/23/2026

Today, we proudly recognize Stephanie Camero a truly remarkable member of the Ossining Volunteer Ambulance Corps — a Life Member whose dedication, and compassion, have made a lasting impact on our community for over 10 years.

Her distinguished service to OVAC and the residents of Ossining has not gone unnoticed. In 2022, she was honored with the President’s Volunteer Service Award – Bronze Award for her unwavering commitment and countless hours of volunteer service.

In 2023, she was further recognized by the Ossining Union Free School District Board of Education during Women’s History Month, celebrating women who have made significant contributions to the community through dedicated service and leadership. Her certificate beautifully states:
“From your leadership and service to the community – Women’s History Month.”

Thank you for your selfless service and the compassion you bring to every call and every life you touch. Your commitment embodies the very best of OVAC and serves as an inspiration to us all.

Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition and thank you for a decade of distinguished service to the community.

05/11/2026

Today we held a very informative Neurology call audit with Members of the Neurology Team from Westchester Medical Center. We had a great turnout with over 100 people on line and in person! Thank you Dr Chung and Dr Al-Mufti.