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 Forest Hills and Rego Park in Queens County — including ZIP codes 11415 and 11418 — as well as Community Board 4, which covers Corona and Elmhurst. 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.