Tarrytown Volunteer Ambulance Corps Members Honored at Annual Party

TARRYTOWN, NY — At the recent Tarrytown Volunteer Ambulance Corps Annual Holiday Party, members were recognized for selflessness and special work during 2016.

In presenting the awards, Captain Ian Schwartz said, “These are just a handful of our great members, all of whom have the dedication and passion to make a difference in our community every day of the year, 24/7.”

The awards are as follows:

• Distinguished Members: Jaime Valencia and Debbie Scogna
• Meritorious Awards: Simon Cohen and Mary Kohrherr
• Exceptional Service Awards: Alaric Young, Michael Farley, Michael Husband

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• Alaric Young
• Michael Farley
• Debbie Scogna
• Matt Weir
• Ian Schwartz
• Sharon Saldo
• Bobby Kearns
• Brett Roberts
• John Niccari

Since 1967, Tarrytown Volunteer Ambulance Corps has provided emergency medical service to the community without using any tax dollars, organizers said.

“We are an independent, state certified ambulance service managed by local volunteers for almost 50 years,” Schwartz said. “Last year, our EMT’s and crews responded to over 1,000 emergency calls and we are on track to exceed that number in 2016.”

Ambulance corps officials said volunteers are always welcome. TVAC does the training and provides the courses and uniforms. For more information, call 914-631-6469 or visit www.tarrytownvac.org.