On May 20th, 2012, the FDNY kicked off its annual celebration of EMS Week by hosting a Regional Trauma Conference at the Fire Training Academy, Randall's Island. Rescuers from various EMS and Fire agencies participated in this hands on training. National experts in the fields of law enforcement and emergency medicine were also on hand to speak on several important topics. Participants were able to work as teams and gained valuable experience during the different hands on scenarios.


CVAC members took part in this great training experience.  Click on the link below to view the highlights from that day including some CVAC members.

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The CVAC Bike Team after the Memorial Day Parade.  The bike team allows for quick access to patients through large crowds.  The bike teams carry first aid supplies, oxygen, and an AED.

Friday, May 25, 2012 01:30 CVAC was activated for a motor vehicle accident with reported overturn on the LIE and the Sunken Meadow.  Upon arrival crews found a vehicle that had overturned with one patient.  The patient was extricated on their own prior to EMS and FD arrival.


The patient was treated and transported to the local hospital for evaluation.

The starting line - somewhere in front of the school.


The finish line - in front of the school (where buses pick up the students.)


The course runs east on New Highway.

Left (north) on Wicks Path, Left (west) on Sioux Drive, Right (north) on Iroquois Lane, Left (north) on Pawnee Drive, Right (east) on Seneca Drive, Left (north) on Wicks Path, Right (east) on Quail Place, Left (north) on Raven Drive, Right (east) on Ronde Drive, Right (south) on Pinecone Drive, Right (southwest) on Gannet Drive, Left (south) on Wicks Path, Right (west) on Sioux Drive, Left (south) on Mohegan Lane, Right (west) on New Highway, Right into driveway in front of Sawmill School

Tuesday, February 21, 2012  On Tuesday CVAC was dispatched for a Bravo MVA in the parking lot of Home Depot on Jericho Tpke and Larkfield Road.


While the occupant had very minor injuries, the damage to the vehicle was in a spot that prohibited the door from being opened.


Commack FD responded and made quick work of the extrication allow CVAC to gain access to the patient.


One occupant was treated and transported to local hospital.

Monday, November 14, 2011 00:12 Multiple crews responded to a late night call for a reported overturn.  Upon arrival the crew confirmed an overturned vehicle with no individuals tinside.

Units 2-16-20, 2-16-17, 2-16-89, and 2-16-32 operated under the command of Asst. Chief Groveman. 

The crews treated and transported the injured individuals to local hospitals.