Harpur's Ferry
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Harpur's Ferry Student Volunteer Ambulance Service is the ambulance service at Binghamton University
.
Formed in 1973, Harpur's Ferry is staffed and run by approximately 150 student
s and university
staff members who also volunteer their time as Emergency Medical Technician
s and Paramedic
s. In 2005, Harpur's Ferry was named New York State EMS Agency of the Year. It was also named agency of the year at the 2005-2006 National Collegiate EMS Foundation (NCEMSF) Conference. In addition, Harpur's Ferry has placed first in the NCEMSF Advanced Life Support Skills Competition in 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008. Harpur's Ferry is one of the very few collegiate EMS services that is Advanced Life Support (ALS) certified. Harpur's Ferry typically responds to 400 calls per semester both on and off campus, as well as to calls on campus during the summer and winter sessions, totaling approximately 900 calls each year.
skills and prepares them for taking the New York State Basic Emergency Medical Technician course the following semester. Among the approximately 150 members are about 30 certified ambulance
drivers and both Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support crew chiefs. All drivers and crew chiefs carry portable UHF radio
s that allow them to respond to calls when either there is no full, on-duty crew, comprising both a driver and a crew chief, in the squadroom to staff an ambulance, or the on-duty crew is already on another call.
7621 and 7622) and also has two "fly-cars". A Chevrolet Blazer (call sign
7651) and a Ford Expedition (call sign
7652). These two vehicles are both ALS and BLS capable and serve as utility vehicle
s and are also available for on-duty ambulance drivers and crew chiefs to use in order to respond to calls quickly. The spring 2006 semester saw Harpur's Ferry place into service a John Deere
Gator all-terrain vehicle enabling quicker and more efficient responses to athletic fields as well as the sprawling Nature Preserve that occupies the southern part of the University's campus. Harpur's Ferry also placed into service a special operations trailer to transport the Gator and to serve as a command post for major emergency incidents that occur on campus in addition to concert
s, festival
s and other large public events that demand major EMS coverage.
Deputy Director: Alexander Nello
Operations Director: Pavel Antonov
Equipment Coordinator: Brandon Azoulai
Financial Coordinator: Naveen Shetty
Personnel Coordinator: Kelly Kraus
Public Relations Coordinator: Jennifer Larson
Training Coordinator: Andrew Carpenter
Member At Large: Stephen Sculley
2010-2011: Sudhana Bajracharya [Asst. Chiefs: Robert Cohen and Pavel Antonov]
2009-2010: Noah Ginsberg [Asst. Chiefs: Sudhana Bajracharya and Michael Simons]
2008-2009: Paul Meddaugh [Asst. Chiefs: Noah Ginsberg and PJ Germano]
2007-2008: Paul Meddaugh [Asst Chiefs: Jessica Martinez and Richard Blackley]
2006-2007: Darran Handshaw [Asst Chief: Andrew Von Deesten]
2005-2006: Ben Krakauer [Asst Chiefs: Josh Parsons and Keith Grossman]
2004-2005: Sara Davanzo [Asst Chiefs: Josh Parsons and Ben Krakauer]
2003-2004: Brandon Leonard [Asst Chiefs: Bryan Prosek and Enoch Law]
2002-2003: Brandon Leonard [Asst Chiefs: Evan Spielberg and Enoch Law]
2001-2002: Andy Schacter [Asst Chiefs: Abe Lenderman and Marc Kanter]
2000-2001: Paul Paradiso
1999-2000: Patrick Scanlon
1998-1999: Jonathan Weiner
1996-1998: Bill Bodeker
1995-1996: Josh Gitlitz
1985-1986: Donna Schutta
1984-1985: Mark Flanzenbaum
1983-1984: Joe Williamson
1982-1983: David Glasser
1981-1982: Stephan Flynn
1980-1981: Matthew Goldstein
1979-1980: Paul Turner
1978-1979: Michael Smart
1977: R. Edelstein
1976: Donald Jones
1975: Rick Markello
Binghamton University
Binghamton University, also formally called State University of New York at Binghamton, , is a public research university in the State of New York. The University is one of the four university centers in the State University of New York system...
.
Formed in 1973, Harpur's Ferry is staffed and run by approximately 150 student
Student
A student is a learner, or someone who attends an educational institution. In some nations, the English term is reserved for those who attend university, while a schoolchild under the age of eighteen is called a pupil in English...
s and university
University
A university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects. A university is an organisation that provides both undergraduate education and postgraduate education...
staff members who also volunteer their time as Emergency Medical Technician
Emergency medical technician
Emergency Medical Technician or Ambulance Technician are terms used in some countries to denote a healthcare provider of emergency medical services...
s and Paramedic
Paramedic
A paramedic is a healthcare professional that works in emergency medical situations. Paramedics provide advanced levels of care for medical emergencies and trauma. The majority of paramedics are based in the field in ambulances, emergency response vehicles, or in specialist mobile units such as...
s. In 2005, Harpur's Ferry was named New York State EMS Agency of the Year. It was also named agency of the year at the 2005-2006 National Collegiate EMS Foundation (NCEMSF) Conference. In addition, Harpur's Ferry has placed first in the NCEMSF Advanced Life Support Skills Competition in 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008. Harpur's Ferry is one of the very few collegiate EMS services that is Advanced Life Support (ALS) certified. Harpur's Ferry typically responds to 400 calls per semester both on and off campus, as well as to calls on campus during the summer and winter sessions, totaling approximately 900 calls each year.
Membership
Harpur's Ferry accepts new volunteers at the beginning of every semester. New members who are not already New York State Certified at either a CFR, EMT, or AEMT level must then attend a semester-long EMS orientation course known as AFAEC (Advanced First Aid Emergency Care) that teaches them about the agency, and operating procedures within Broome County as well as basic first aidFirst aid
First aid is the provision of initial care for an illness or injury. It is usually performed by non-expert, but trained personnel to a sick or injured person until definitive medical treatment can be accessed. Certain self-limiting illnesses or minor injuries may not require further medical care...
skills and prepares them for taking the New York State Basic Emergency Medical Technician course the following semester. Among the approximately 150 members are about 30 certified ambulance
Ambulance
An ambulance is a vehicle for transportation of sick or injured people to, from or between places of treatment for an illness or injury, and in some instances will also provide out of hospital medical care to the patient...
drivers and both Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support crew chiefs. All drivers and crew chiefs carry portable UHF radio
Radio
Radio is the transmission of signals through free space by modulation of electromagnetic waves with frequencies below those of visible light. Electromagnetic radiation travels by means of oscillating electromagnetic fields that pass through the air and the vacuum of space...
s that allow them to respond to calls when either there is no full, on-duty crew, comprising both a driver and a crew chief, in the squadroom to staff an ambulance, or the on-duty crew is already on another call.
Vehicles
Harpur's Ferry currently staffs two ALS ambulances, one Medix 2008 Chevrolet and one Wheeled Coach 2003 Ford( call signCall sign
In broadcasting and radio communications, a call sign is a unique designation for a transmitting station. In North America they are used as names for broadcasting stations...
7621 and 7622) and also has two "fly-cars". A Chevrolet Blazer (call sign
Call sign
In broadcasting and radio communications, a call sign is a unique designation for a transmitting station. In North America they are used as names for broadcasting stations...
7651) and a Ford Expedition (call sign
Call sign
In broadcasting and radio communications, a call sign is a unique designation for a transmitting station. In North America they are used as names for broadcasting stations...
7652). These two vehicles are both ALS and BLS capable and serve as utility vehicle
Utility vehicle
Utility vehicle is used to describe a vehicle, generally motorized, that is designed for a specific task.-Sport utility vehicle:Vehicles similar to a station wagon but built on a light-truck chassis, usually with off-road capability....
s and are also available for on-duty ambulance drivers and crew chiefs to use in order to respond to calls quickly. The spring 2006 semester saw Harpur's Ferry place into service a John Deere
John Deere
John Deere was an American blacksmith and manufacturer who founded Deere & Company, one of the largest and leading agricultural and construction equipment manufacturers in the world...
Gator all-terrain vehicle enabling quicker and more efficient responses to athletic fields as well as the sprawling Nature Preserve that occupies the southern part of the University's campus. Harpur's Ferry also placed into service a special operations trailer to transport the Gator and to serve as a command post for major emergency incidents that occur on campus in addition to concert
Concert
A concert is a live performance before an audience. The performance may be by a single musician, sometimes then called a recital, or by a musical ensemble, such as an orchestra, a choir, or a musical band...
s, festival
Festival
A festival or gala is an event, usually and ordinarily staged by a local community, which centers on and celebrates some unique aspect of that community and the Festival....
s and other large public events that demand major EMS coverage.
On Duty Staff
The on duty crew usually consists of a driver, emergency medical technician, and two attendants per shift. While on duty, each member is required to participate in the upkeep of the Harpur's Ferry equipment and Harpur's Ferry squad room. They are dispatched by the Binghamton University Police Department. On duty crews are required to stay within the general area of the ambulance bay, located near the Binghamton University Health Services. Once the crew is dispatched, they proceed to the designated scene.Off Duty Staff
In the event of an off duty call, members that are provided with a radio or pager have the ability to return to the ambulance bay. The use of radios and pagers allows the membership to go about their daily activities, without the need to be on duty.Current Chief's Office
Executive Director: Robert CohenDeputy Director: Alexander Nello
Operations Director: Pavel Antonov
Current Staff
Communications Coordinator: Jaffer AhmadEquipment Coordinator: Brandon Azoulai
Financial Coordinator: Naveen Shetty
Personnel Coordinator: Kelly Kraus
Public Relations Coordinator: Jennifer Larson
Training Coordinator: Andrew Carpenter
Member At Large: Stephen Sculley
Operational staff
There are many operational roles in Harpur's Ferry- Observer
- Ambulance Aide
- Ambulance Attendant
- Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B)
- Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate (EMT-I)
- Advanced Emergency Medical Technician-Critical Care (AEMT-CCAEMT-CCAdvanced Emergency Medical Technician - Critical Care is an Emergency Medical Services certification unique to New York. The curriculum is similar, but beyond that of the national standard EMT-I/99...
) - ParamedicParamedicA paramedic is a healthcare professional that works in emergency medical situations. Paramedics provide advanced levels of care for medical emergencies and trauma. The majority of paramedics are based in the field in ambulances, emergency response vehicles, or in specialist mobile units such as...
(EMT-P) - NREMT (All levels of care)
- Critical Care Paramedic (CCEMT-P)
- Student
- Driver
- Crew Chief
- Gator Driver
- Trailer Driver
- Driver Preceptor
- Crew Chief Preceptor
- Gator Preceptor
- Trailer Preceptor
- CPR Instructor
Past and Present Chiefs
2011-2012: Robert Cohen [Asst. Chiefs: Alexander Nello and Pavel Antonov]2010-2011: Sudhana Bajracharya [Asst. Chiefs: Robert Cohen and Pavel Antonov]
2009-2010: Noah Ginsberg [Asst. Chiefs: Sudhana Bajracharya and Michael Simons]
2008-2009: Paul Meddaugh [Asst. Chiefs: Noah Ginsberg and PJ Germano]
2007-2008: Paul Meddaugh [Asst Chiefs: Jessica Martinez and Richard Blackley]
2006-2007: Darran Handshaw [Asst Chief: Andrew Von Deesten]
2005-2006: Ben Krakauer [Asst Chiefs: Josh Parsons and Keith Grossman]
2004-2005: Sara Davanzo [Asst Chiefs: Josh Parsons and Ben Krakauer]
2003-2004: Brandon Leonard [Asst Chiefs: Bryan Prosek and Enoch Law]
2002-2003: Brandon Leonard [Asst Chiefs: Evan Spielberg and Enoch Law]
2001-2002: Andy Schacter [Asst Chiefs: Abe Lenderman and Marc Kanter]
2000-2001: Paul Paradiso
1999-2000: Patrick Scanlon
1998-1999: Jonathan Weiner
1996-1998: Bill Bodeker
1995-1996: Josh Gitlitz
1985-1986: Donna Schutta
1984-1985: Mark Flanzenbaum
1983-1984: Joe Williamson
1982-1983: David Glasser
1981-1982: Stephan Flynn
1980-1981: Matthew Goldstein
1979-1980: Paul Turner
1978-1979: Michael Smart
1977: R. Edelstein
1976: Donald Jones
1975: Rick Markello