About Us
Since responding to its first call on September 2, 1951, the members of the Glen Rock Volunteer Ambulance Corps (GRVAC) have been assisting their neighbors in times of need. We provide emergency first aid and transportation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Ranging in age from 16 to 75 years old, our members are school teachers, attorneys, business owners, engineers, nurses, and other professionals, as well as stay-at-home moms and dads. High school students fill out our youth squad.
The members of our all volunteer squad undergo 240 hours of free training prior to becoming certified as a State of New Jersey Emergency Medical Technician. Shorter EMT training programs are available for medical professionals, such as nurses and physicians assistants. Continuous training opportunities and in-the-field experience enables us to respond to all types of emergencies.
Last year, our members responded to approximately 600 emergencies in two state-of-the-art ambulances, a first responder vehicle and an emergency response trailer. We also "stand-by" at many community functions, such as football games, parades and town fairs.
Though Glen Rock may have changed over the last 60 years, the mission of the GRVAC has remained the same – “Neighbor Helping Neighbor.”
The members of our all volunteer squad undergo 240 hours of free training prior to becoming certified as a State of New Jersey Emergency Medical Technician. Shorter EMT training programs are available for medical professionals, such as nurses and physicians assistants. Continuous training opportunities and in-the-field experience enables us to respond to all types of emergencies.
Last year, our members responded to approximately 600 emergencies in two state-of-the-art ambulances, a first responder vehicle and an emergency response trailer. We also "stand-by" at many community functions, such as football games, parades and town fairs.
Though Glen Rock may have changed over the last 60 years, the mission of the GRVAC has remained the same – “Neighbor Helping Neighbor.”
At our last in person installation ceremony, some active and retired Life Members gathered for a rare photo opportunity. Pictured kneeling (left to right) are: Tom Ludlum, Griff Jones, Jr. and Joe Wojtecki. Standing (left to right) are: Rosemarie Jones, Ron Jemal, Christine Kochaniec, Matt Catanese, Rosemary McDonald, Sal Danna, Joanie Zanotti, Christina Harmeyer, Ed Esposito, Barbara Northway, Griff Jones, Sr., Mary Jane Surrago, Dave Behar, Mike Eckert, Diane Herrlett, Rusty Dagenais, John DeLaat, Elizabeth Carr and Andrea Satler.
Recruitment Chairperson Carrie Hourican and Chief Ed Esposito present our newest members to the GRVAC. Pictured (L-R) are Hourican, Esposito, Vinnie Amatulli, Chris Leishear, Michelle Hillock, Laurent Shiels, Moira Ryan and Eric Tymoshenko.
