Last updated: November 9, 2026
The program
FHVAC Member Alerts are text messages the Forest Hills Volunteer Ambulance Corps (“FHVAC”), a 501(c)(3) volunteer ambulance corps in Forest Hills, Queens, sends to its own members about training sessions, meetings, schedule reminders and other corps announcements. They are sent by FHVAC officers from the FHVAC member app. They are only for FHVAC members; they are never used for marketing, fundraising or advertising, and they never contain patient information.
How members opt in
Text alerts are off by default. A member turns them on themselves: they sign in to the FHVAC member app, open Profile → Text message alerts, read the consent statement, and tap Turn on text alerts. Texts go only to the mobile number on that member’s profile. Opting in is not a condition of membership. This is the opt-in as members see it:
Text message alerts
Get FHVAC announcements (training, meetings, reminders) by text message.
By turning this on you agree to receive recurring FHVAC member alert texts at the number on your profile. Message frequency varies. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Not used for marketing. See the SMS Terms and Privacy Policy.
Turn on text alertsAfter opting in, the member receives one confirmation text:
FHVAC: You're signed up for FHVAC Member Alerts (training, meetings, reminders). Msg frequency varies. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help, STOP to opt out.
Message frequency and cost
Message frequency varies with the corps’ training and meeting schedule. Message and data rates may apply, depending on your mobile plan. FHVAC does not charge for these texts.
How to opt out
Reply STOP to any message to stop receiving texts; you will get one final message confirming you are unsubscribed. You can also turn text alerts off at any time under Profile → Text message alerts. To start again, reply START or turn them back on in your profile.
Help
Reply HELP to any message for help, or email dispatch@fhvac.org.
Sample messages
FHVAC: CPR recert Tuesday CPR recertification is Tue 11/18 at 7:00 PM at HQ. Bring your current card. Reply STOP to opt out.
FHVAC: General meeting tonight Monthly general membership meeting tonight at 8:00 PM at HQ. Reply STOP to opt out.
FHVAC: Shift coverage needed We still need a driver for Saturday's day tour. Sign up in the FHVAC app. Reply STOP to opt out.
Carriers
Mobile carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. Delivery depends on your carrier and coverage.
Privacy
We use your mobile number only to send these alerts. No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties. See our Privacy Policy.
Contact
Forest Hills Volunteer Ambulance Corps
P.O. Box 750617, Forest Hills, NY 11375-0617
dispatch@fhvac.org