About FHVAC

Our History

Founded in 1974, the Forest Hills Volunteer Ambulance Corps has been a cornerstone of emergency medical services in Queens, New York City. For over 50 years, our volunteers have answered the call to serve, providing life-saving care to our neighbors.

How We Operate

FHVAC operates on a unique self-dispatch model. When a 911 call comes in for our coverage area, our dispatchers coordinate the response, assigning available units and crew members to incidents in real-time. Our volunteers are trained Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) who donate their time to keep our community safe.

Our Coverage Area

We serve the Forest Hills neighborhood of Queens, covering a diverse and vibrant community. Our headquarters is centrally located to ensure rapid response times throughout our service area.

Leadership

Our organization is led by a dedicated team of officers and board members, all of whom are active volunteers committed to maintaining the highest standards of pre-hospital emergency care.