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Become a Member
Commack Volunteer Ambulance Corps is always seeking enthusiastic, responsible, and congenial members of the community to assist in its mission. No prior experience is necessary, just a willingness to help and a desire to learn. Below is a brief description of the membership opportunities available. Our organization is comprised of over 200 members of the community, your neighbors, united with the sole purpose of helping those in need. Our motto is “Neighbors helping Neighbors since 1966” and we live by that creed. Please click on the Membership application link below as the first step in what will, most assuredly be, the experience of a lifetime.
Probation
Before becoming a sworn in member of the Commack Volunteer Ambulance Corps, applicants must successfully complete probationary training. "Probie Class" is mandatory for all trainees, and is held every Monday night from 7:00PM to 10:00PM. Each week, trainees will receive didactic and practical training with their peers that will teach them everything they need to know about riding on the ambulance. In addition to attending class, trainees will be assigned a weekly riding shift (based on availability), where they will receive training in the field and practice what they have learned on emergency calls. All trainees must complete probie class and be cleared on all skills before being sworn in as an Operating Member.
Membership Categories
Operating Member
Operating Members provide service as members of the ambulance crew (Drivers/EMT's, and Attendants). Members must be over the age of eighteen and free from any physical or mental encumbrances to satisfy the job description. Operating members are accepted several times a year and do not need to reside in our response area.
Requirements
Hold a weekly 6 hour shift and make 54 hours per calendar quarter year.
Emergency Services Driver
Firefighter/Police Drivers provide service as the driver of the ambulance. Membership is limited to active class “A” firefighting personnel, trained as chauffeurs, in the Commack and Hauppauge Fire Districts as well as active police officers. Applicants must be current in CPR/First aid and physical examination requirements. Firefighter/Police drivers are accepted on a rolling application basis as needed.
Requirements
Hold a weekly 6 hour shift and make 27 hours per calendar quarter year.
Youth Squad
Open to youths sixteen and seventeen years of age. Applicants do not need to live in our response area. For more information on the Youth Squad, please fill out the application, and a Chief will contact you to set up an interview.
Requirements
Hold a weekly 6 hour shift and make 27 hours per calendar quarter year.