Hillsdale Volunteer Ambulance Service

Hillsdale Volunteer Ambulance Service The official page of the Hillsdale, NJ Volunteer Ambulance Service. Providing 100% free emergency m

The Hillsdale Volunteer Ambulance Service provides 100% free emergency medical response to Hillsdale residents and surrounding communities on a mutual aid basis 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our emergency calls can include: Cardiac arrests, strokes, automobile/motorcycle accidents, OB/GYN emergencies, allergic reactions, falls, diabetic emergencies, seizures, choking, high fever, flu, etc. We r

espond with unwavering resolve and we rapidly jump up to help our neighbors and protect the public – 24 hours per day/7 days per week, all as volunteers. We continue to be one of the busiest single ambulance agencies in the area with our call volume averaging 900 emergency requests in addition to countless standbys and special events! In 2020, we are celebrating our 66th year of service to Hillsdale and our surrounding Pascack Valley Community! Generations later, we’re still here looking out for all of our residents and visitors to the area alike. And as always, we have never billed a patient for our services. We DO NOT receive any Federal funding, so our volunteers can only continue to provide free pre-hospital care to you, your family and friends, and your neighbors because of your generous donations. We are an independent non-profit entity and, as such, we rely heavily on your support to fund our ambulance, equipment, training, and operating expenses. We thank you for your continued support and look forward to serving you and your families for years to come!

If you see our ambulance parked outside the station and you’re in the neighborhood, feel free to stop by for a tour… we’...
04/29/2026

If you see our ambulance parked outside the station and you’re in the neighborhood, feel free to stop by for a tour… we’re apparently accepting walk-ins of all species now.

Today’s guest: one very curious groundhog who stopped by to check out the rig. 🐾

No word yet on whether he’s scouting for six more weeks of sirens.

Hillsdale has always been home to heroes, and on May 23rd, we’re running for them. 🇺🇸You may know Jake Prusha as a forme...
04/26/2026

Hillsdale has always been home to heroes, and on May 23rd, we’re running for them. 🇺🇸

You may know Jake Prusha as a former Hillsdale Firefighter, EMT, Police Dispatcher, and Coast Gaurd Verteran. Today, he is taking his commitment to veteran mental health to a national level. After completing 100 days of “Murphs” last year, Jake is now tackling a staggering new challenge: running 10 miles every day for 50 days. 🏃‍♂️💨

His mission? To represent a veteran’s story from all 50 states.

We are incredibly proud to announce that Hillsdale’s own Isabella Zimmerman (Volunteer EMT) and Sgt. Dave Sayers (HPD) will be representing New Jersey in this nationwide journey. 🗽

Join us where it all started:
🗓 WHEN: Saturday, May 23rd @ 10:00 AM
📍 WHERE: Beechwood Park, Hillsdale
👟 THE GOAL: Whether it’s 1 mile or 10, walk, jog, or run to show our veterans they aren’t alone.

Admission is FREE, and the impact is priceless. Can’t make it to the park? You can still stand with our heroes by scanning the QR code in the flyer to donate to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Let’s show the country how Hillsdale supports its own. See you at the start line! 🏁

04/09/2026

Road Closure Notification

Please be advised that on or about Monday, April 13 through Friday, April 17, Washington Avenue westbound at Everdell Avenue will be closed due to the Memorial Field renovation project.

Washington Avenue eastbound will remain open.

Motorists are asked to follow all posted detour signs in the area to ensure the safety of both workers and residents.

We appreciate your cooperation and patience during this project.

Today CC Richards and CC Eliopoulos stood by at the Hillsdale Recreation Egg Hunt! It was a great day with over 6,000 eg...
04/05/2026

Today CC Richards and CC Eliopoulos stood by at the Hillsdale Recreation Egg Hunt! It was a great day with over 6,000 eggs scattered at Beechwood Park for children to collect! Thank you Hillsdale Rec for another great event to support Hillsdale’s residents!

Member Spotlight🚑Meet Jenn! Jenn is a regular EMT member who you can catch riding with us on Wednesday nights. Outside o...
04/02/2026

Member Spotlight🚑

Meet Jenn!
Jenn is a regular EMT member who you can catch riding with us on Wednesday nights. Outside of HVAS, she serves as a 911 dispatcher at Central, continuing her commitment to helping others both on and off the ambulance.
She graduated from the University of Delaware in 2024 with a BA in Psychology and Criminal Justice. When she’s not working or volunteering, Jenn loves to travel, read, and spend time with family and friends. A fun fact about Jenn is that she has been to 30 states and 18 countries!
Jenn has been part of HVAS for just over a year, and one of the things she enjoys most is learning from experienced members, meeting new people, and giving back to the community.

Our Saturday crew stopped by the puppy adoption event at The Pet Lodge & Day Spa in River Vale today! The pups will be t...
03/28/2026

Our Saturday crew stopped by the puppy adoption event at The Pet Lodge & Day Spa in River Vale today! The pups will be there until 3pm! Hurry down now to help rescue a puppy looking for their forever family!

☘️🚑 Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Hillsdale Volunteer Ambulance Service! 🚑☘️They say everyone’s a little Irish on St. Pat...
03/17/2026

☘️🚑 Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Hillsdale Volunteer Ambulance Service! 🚑☘️
They say everyone’s a little Irish on St. Patrick’s Day—and today we’re feeling extra lucky to serve the Hillsdale community! Our crew is always ready to bring a little help (and maybe a little luck) your way.
Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and shamrock-filled St. Patrick’s Day! If you’re celebrating, remember to celebrate responsibly and keep the luck of the Irish on your side!

Member Spotlight🚑Meet John, HVAS’s current Chief/Director and one of our dedicated drivers and crew chiefs who rides on ...
03/17/2026

Member Spotlight🚑

Meet John, HVAS’s current Chief/Director and one of our dedicated drivers and crew chiefs who rides on Tuesday nights. John has just completed his 17th full year of membership with HVAS. Over the years, he says one of the most meaningful parts of volunteering has been the friendships he’s made and the opportunity to connect with members of the community he may never have otherwise met. What he enjoys most, however, is being there for people when they need help the most and hopefully making a difference in their lives. Through his time on the department, John has also become involved with the Bergen County EMS Special Operations Group, which has provided him with additional training and the chance to assist during large-scale incidents.

Outside of HVAS, John has been a high school science teacher at Northern Highlands Regional High School for the past 15 years.

Fun Fact: The ambulance has played a big role in John’s life since December 2008 — even influencing some major life moments! John began dating his wife, Lindsey, in 2013 while he was serving in a Captain leadership position, a role he held for four years until 2016. In 2017, John surprised everyone by proposing to Lindsey during his outgoing Officer’s speech at the installation dinner! His commitment to the ambulance even made it into their wedding vows.

John lives by the motto “Make a difference.” He works to live that out every day through the ambulance, teaching, his family, and his community. He’s grateful for the constant support of his wife and their two daughters, who are already talking about becoming EMTs when they turn 16 so they can ride with their dad and help others. In fact, his daughters already feel like part of the department — they know everyone by name, recognize meeting and drill nights, try to spot the ambulance on the road, and love stopping by the building to play on what they proudly call “Daddy’s ambulance.”

Today our crew of Rachel Brunn and Pablo Delvalle responded to a call for an injured patient in Hillsdale, arriving on s...
03/12/2026

Today our crew of Rachel Brunn and Pablo Delvalle responded to a call for an injured patient in Hillsdale, arriving on scene within 2 minutes of dispatch. Our crew attended to the patient, became the calm in the chaos and ensured that the patient received the best possible care for their injury. It is not often that our crews get to hear the follow up from patients, but today our agency page was tagged to give our crew accolades and appreciation for the care they provided. We must agree, that Rachel is definitely a keeper!

Our EMTs show up to help others during their worst moments and do everything possible to alleviate their pain and suffering. Thank you Rachel and Pablo for living up to our mission and caring for Hillsdale’s residents in some of their worst moments.

📸: Photo/Story being shared with permission from patient.

We hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful weather today! Hillsdale EMS has responded to six emergencies so far since 6a...
03/10/2026

We hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful weather today! Hillsdale EMS has responded to six emergencies so far since 6am! We thank Westwood EMS for helping cover a simultaneous call that came in while we were responding to an emergency in River Vale.

It is International Women’s Day and we wanted to take a moment to recognize all the amazing women that are part of makin...
03/08/2026

It is International Women’s Day and we wanted to take a moment to recognize all the amazing women that are part of making our department the great organization that it is! If you know any of them, shout them out and thank them for making a difference in the community!

Hillsdale’s Emergency Services enjoyed a wonderful opportunity to get involved at the Cub Pack 108 Pinewood Derby today!...
03/07/2026

Hillsdale’s Emergency Services enjoyed a wonderful opportunity to get involved at the Cub Pack 108 Pinewood Derby today! Hillsdale’s EMS, Police and Fire Departments all entered cars made by members of their organizations! It was a close battle for the emergency vehicle race with the winning entry being the fire department followed by the ambulance in a close second! Thank you to Cub Pack 108 for inviting our agencies to participate!!

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340 Washington Avenue
Hillsdale, NJ
07642

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