New Rochelle, NY— Ambulance services for the City of New Rochelle have been strengthened by a new agreement with Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps (ScarVAC), which became effective the end of October.
New Rochelle already delivers a three-tiered response to 911 calls, from TransCare Ambulance (providing advanced life support level services), the Fire Department (basic life support level services) and the Police Department. TransCare currently provides three ambulances to the City, two full day and one half day. With the new agreement, when New Rochelle’s TransCare ambulances are engaged in the southern half of New Rochelle, ScarVAC will provide backup services to residents living north of Quaker Ridge Road.
As with all 911 calls, emergency dispatchers will determine which ambulance should respond based on guidelines and availability at the time of the call. Ambulances will take patients to the nearest appropriate hospital as a matter of course.
“This additional ambulance will assist us in maintaining our excellent response rate to residents in all parts of the City” said City Manager Charles B. Strome, III.
Councilwoman Marianne Sussman, who represents northern sections of the City, said, “I am pleased that the City has been able to work with Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps in order to provide enhanced service for our residents when they face emergency medical needs. The availability of this additional level of response will provide greater peace of mind to many.”
Residents are reminded to call 911 in a medical or other emergency- from land lines if possible, as that results in the speediest dispatch.
