EMS is an intricate system, with each component playing an essential role as part of a coordinated and seamless system of emergency medical care. EMS includes all of the following components:
Agencies and organizations (both private and public)
Communications and transportation networks
Trauma systems, hospitals, trauma centers, and specialty care centers
Highly trained professionals
– Volunteer and career prehospital personnel
– Physicians, nurses, and therapists
– Administrators and government officials
The Malverne Volunteer Ambulance Corps is made up of active and reserve EMTs and Paramedics, A Medical Director (medical doctor), Officers and a Board of Directors that deal with administrative work and operations. We have various committees in our corps to assure every aspect of our agency’s responsibilities are met. We work with the support of Nassau County and State officials, as well as our local police and fire department.