Welcome to the CVAS website!The Chili Volunteer Ambulance provides emergency and non-emergency medical services to the residents of the Town of Chili. On occasion, CVAS services are requested by neighboring communities and are provided in accordance with the Monroe County mutual aid plan. Our web site is loaded with valuable information and news, please visit our site as often as you like. |
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Agency NewsChili Volunteer Ambulance Receives $8,000 GrantSubmitted by administrator on Sat, 2010-02-13 16:25With the assistance of Assembly Woman Susan John and the NYS Department of Health, the Chili Volunteer Ambulance recently received an $8,000 grant. Grant monies will be used to provide additional safety equipment to the members of the CVAS. More specifically, High Vis 3 season jackets meeting the new federal visibility guidelines and 2 drive cam safety cameras to be mounted in both ambulances. The Chili Volunteer Ambulance is extremely grateful to both Assembly Woman Susan John and the NYSDOH. Thank you very much for your commitment to the Chili Volunteer Ambulance and the residents we serve. H1N1 Flu UpdateSubmitted by administrator on Fri, 2010-02-05 22:19The H1N1 (swine) flu has recently fallen off the radar screen as reported cases have significantly diminished. It should be noted that health care professionals are very concerned that the H1N1 will re-develop in the coming months and once again threaten the general public. Read more » Carbon Monoxide, the Silent KillerSubmitted by administrator on Fri, 2010-02-05 22:13Each year, thousands are effected by carbon monoxide exposures. Please click (more) to find additional information regarding carbon monoxide, the new laws, and how to protect yourself from a deadly exposure. Read more » College Green Seniors Support CVASSubmitted by administrator on Fri, 2010-02-05 22:06In November of 2009, the College Green Seniors held yet another election day craft and bake goods sale. Kathy Niener, the groups organizer and several others presented the CVAS with an $800.00 check, the proceeds of Novembers sale. The Seniors of College Green have conducted this event for more than 10 years and are grateful for the services of the Chili Volunteer Ambulance. Thank You, College Green Seniors! |
Your Town AmbulanceThe Chili Ambulance has been serving the Town of Chili for just over 60 years. Recently, in 2006, the Ambulance Service split from the fire department forming the Chili Volunteer Ambulance Service (CVAS). The split from the fire department was a business decision and necessary for several reasons. Changes being made to the Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement systems left many of our senior citizens and those on fixed incomes with extremely high advanced life support bills. Although remaining a volunteer service, the new organization, (CVAS) was able to start billing insurance companies for emergency medical services directly. By doing this, it greatly reduced the out of pocket costs for seniors as well as lower the ambulance tax rate by nearly 30%. The Chili Volunteer Ambulance base is located at 3320 Chili Avenue in the old Ray Sands Glass building across from Suburban Propane. We currently have 48 members answering around 2000 calls annually in a district that covers approximately 42 square miles. Because our volunteers have other jobs, the Chili Volunteer Ambulance (through contract) employees several career staff personnel to fill shifts as needed. We share an excellent relationship with the Gates Volunteer Ambulance who provides the CVAS with primary Paramedic services 24/7 along with back up basic life support when called upon. As we continue to move forward, our goal has been and continues to be to provide quality emergency medical services to the residents and those spending a portion of there day in the Town of Chili. The volunteers and career staff personnel work very hard every day to deliver a dedicated and compassionate service to those who need it. Working together, we all hope to make a difference... |
