Lindenwood Volunteer Ambulance Corps Inc

Once again the Members and Officers of Lindenwood VAC extend our deepest condolences to the members of Broad Channel Volunteer Fire Department & Ambulance Corp. on the passing of their Department Chaplain Monsignor Richard Ahlemeyer, who also served as pastor of St. Camillus-St. Virgilius Roman Catholic Church. Our thoughts and prayers are with BCVFD&AC as well as the parish Monsignor Ahlemeyer served as they mourn his passing.

Please join the Officers and Members of Lindenwood VAC in sharing our deepest condolences to the members Broad Channel Volunteer Fire Department & Ambulance Corp. on the passing of Captain Robert Nussberger who succumbed to illness related to his response to the terrorist events of September 11, 2001.

It is with profound sadness the department announces the Line of Duty Death of Captain Robert Nussberger, badge #433, which occurred today, May 7th, 2024, as a result of illness contracted while operating at Manhattan Box 5-5-8087 on September 11th, 2001, while assigned to BCVFD Ambulance 303. Our deepest condolences go out to Bob’s family and friends during this most difficult time. Details TBD. Rest Easy Bob. The pain is over. We have it from here.

***UPDATE***
Bobs wishes were to not have any services. A memorial mass will be announced in the near future.

Congratulations to our new, yet old neighbors to the North! Gotham Volunteer EMS serves the response areas that once encompassed Ridgewood, Glendale, Middle Village, and Woodhaven-Richmond Hill Volunteer Ambulance Corps! We look forward to working with you in the future!!! ALL THE BEST!!

We are moving forward as Gotham Volunteer EMS, a combination of the Ridgewood, Glendale, Middle Village, and Woodhaven-Richmond Hill Volunteer Ambulance Corps!

While the risk is low of having a damaging aftershock, the risk is still there.

According to the USGS, aftershocks could still be felt in the next week.

There is a 50% probability of magnitude 3+, a 15% chance of quakes of magnitude 4+, and 3% a chance for an earthquake of similar or larger magnitude.

Prepare for future earthquakes with these helpful tips: on.nyc.gov/earthquake.

Please consider helping the family of slain NY City Police Officer Jonathan Diller. Our brothers and sisters at West Hamilton Beach Fire Dept. will be collecting donations.. please read the post below carefully.. Please show support to the family of our city's fallen son.. Rest easy Hero!

WHBVFD will be partnering with “Project Thank A Cop” & helping collect items which are being donated to Officer Diller’s family.

WHBVFD is an official Drop-off site for donation and will be listed as a collection location on their social media as-well.

If you or some one you know would like to donate we are located at : 102 33 Davenport Court Howard Beach NY 11414

Please call (718) 843 1716 prior to coming to the station to assure someone will be there.

Below are some items that are being asked for -

Collecting items for Mom and Baby :
Size 7 Diapers & up, Wipes, Baby food, Baby Utensils & Toys.

Gift Cards: Carter’s, Local Restaurants, Uber Eats/Door Dash, Amazon ,Target, & Grocery Store Gift Cards

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We will be partnering with “Project Thank A Cop” & helping collect items which are being donated to Officer Diller’s family.

WHBVFD is an official Drop-off site for donation and will be listed as a collection location on their social media as-well.

If you or some one you know would like to donate we are located at : 102 33 Davenport Court Howard Beach NY 11414

Please call (718) 843 1716 prior to coming to the station to assure someone will be there.

Below are some items that are being asked for -

Collecting items for Mom and Baby :
Size 7 Diapers & up, Wipes, Baby food, Baby Utensils & Toys.

Gift Cards: Carter’s, Local Restaurants, Uber Eats/Door Dash, Amazon ,Target, & Grocery Store Gift Cards

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The Officers and Members of Lindenwood VAC, extends their deepest condolences to the members of NYPD on the senseless and tragic loss of Police Officer Jonathan Diller, who was tragically slain yesterday. Our thoughts are with his family and his brothers and sisters in blue as they navigate his loss.

Some more from last week. Lindenwood VAC transported two patients to Jamaica Hospital from our area. One person involved in a motor vehicle accident who complained of pain. The other was a patient who was experiencing seizures.

From the other evening, responding to a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. One patient was transported to Jamaica Hospital with minor injuries.

Administrators of Lindenwood Volunteer Ambulance Corps Inc have been notified that a SPAMMER, has been posting a link to an apparel page with items bearing Lindenwood VAC's logo for sale.

THIS IS NOT AN AUTHORIZED WEBSITE !!!!! They are NOT authorized by Lindenwood VAC to sell any items bearing our agency logo / branding.

This is a phishing site designed to take your money and/or financial information. We have reported the link to Facebook for attention. If you see a post that we may have missed, please take a moment to report it to FB as well.

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Volunteers on duty!

It’s always great to see the Lindenwood Volunteer Ambulance Corps Inc team out and ready to respond. We’re proud to share in the collective effort to ensure the well-being and safety of our neighbors.

The Officers and Members of Lindenwood VAC wish everyone a very Happy, Healthy and Safe New Year 2024. May the next year bring peace, happniness and health to you all.

As with every holiday, please celebrate responsibily. Do NOT drink and drive.. Designate a driver, or use taxis, ride share or mass transit.

The Officers and Members of Lindenwood VAC wish everyone a very Happy, Healthy and Merry Christmas.

The Officers and Memebers of Lindenwood VAC has a reminder as we enter the height of the holiday season.

For those celebrating this evening and tomorrow please remember to exercise caution while driving to and from events the next few days! Celebrate responsibility, NEVER drink and drive. Utilize taxis, mass transportation or ride share services.

Be safe, Have Fun and enjoy the sprit of the season!!!

The other evening Lindenwood VAC responded to the East bound Belt Parkway and Lefferts Blvd for a motor vehicle accident with a possible overturned vehicle. An individual with an amputated finger, was transported to an area trauma center for replanting.

As tonight starts the festival of lights we know as Hanukkah, the Officers and Members of Lindenwood VAC wish everyone a happy, safe and healthy Hanukkah,

The Officers and Members of Lindenwood VAC wish all of our friends a very Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving. We also remind you to celebrate responsibly, please do not Drink and Drive. Utilize a designated driver or use taxis or mass transit.

Wishing everyone a Diwali filled with love, joy, and the warmth of family. Happy Diwali to the members of our community that celebrate.

From earlier this week servicing a call for help in Lindenwood.

We salute all those who wore the uniform in defence of our great nation. Your service and sacrifice are not forgotten!

Today is .. This week is a Queens Chronicle article in which Chief DeLuca, along with represenatives from other VACs and VFDs, discusses the shortage of volunteers facing the Volunteer Fire and Ambulance services in New York City..

Fire volunteers fill a crucial gap Finding volunteer firefighters to serve is harder to do in recent years, but those who start young often stick with it.When Nick Spinelli’s friend suggested to him that they join

Tonight don't forget to set your clocks back one hour.. enjoy the extra sleep...

Also, this is a great time to check your fire extinguishers, and change your batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors!

Daylight Savings Time ends tonight! Don’t forget to set the clock back by an hour.

Poignant cartoon of the state of volunteerism nationwide.. the well is drying up..

Be the difference, consider volunteering today. Ask us how! [email protected]

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It's Halloween week and the ghosts of Lindenwood VAC responded to two calls for help in Ozone Park.

October 26, 2023

To the Residents of Ozone Park, South Ozone Park and Lindenwood:

It has recently come to our attention that there is social media post that is critical of our agency. It appears that we have become the target of an individual’s fustration with a building management company. While we sympathize with the situation that is faced by the people who reside in the building, we feel that this attack on our organization is uncalled for and unjust.

Established in 1970, we have proudly served the communities of Lindenwood, Ozone Park and South Ozone Park. We are a one hundred percent volunteer organization. No individual receives any compensation PERIOD. We are insulted and disgusted that an accusation such as this has been levied against our organization. Never once has any member of this agency been contacted by Mr. Esposito in regards to any matter. We would have liked to have been afforded an opportunity to have directly addressed any concerns he may had prior to going to posting on social media.

To address some of the items in the social media post. First, every ambulance service in New York State is given a service response area. These areas are defined by the New York State Department of Health, Bureau of EMS. There is no bidding process as stated in the social media rant. However, EMS agencies are bound to these defined areas stated by NYSDOH. With that said, Lindenwood VAC, has not filed a formal complaint to any state agency regarding any encroachment on our primary response area in over 20 years to our knowledge. Unlike Mr. Esposito, If there was an issue, we would have reached out to the other agency personally to resolve any problems before others get involved.

Secondly, as previously mentioned this organization runs on all volunteers. That means people donate their time to help our communities. This is where our problem lies, human capitol. The past few years have been hard on volunteerism, the economy and health crisis such as Ebola and more recently the COVID-19 pandemic have dwindled the numbers of people willing to serve in EMS services. This is seen all throughout health care, as the need for skilled medical professionals has risen all over the nation. If its hard for hospitals to hire paid health care professionals. Imagine how hard it is to retain an unpaid volunteer. Lindenwood VAC even offers free medical training to members. While this has provided some additional members, more often than not, the member obtains his or her certifications and leaves us for a paid full time position.

In addition, there are other factors. There are minimum staffing requirements as well as some certifications in order to have a crew available. We strive to put out as many crews as possible. In a perfect world we would have a twenty-four hour seven day a week operation, however this is not the case. We are always looking for qualified volunteers. Maybe Mr. Esposito can obtain an Emergency Medical Technician certificate and come and volunteer and be part of the solution.

Now to address the most upsetting part of the social media rant. The questioning of the integrity of the members and officers of this organization. The suggestion that there are improprieties in the finances of this organization is downright disgusting and repulsive. Every penny that this organization makes, be it from donations, discretionary grants or any other source goes back one hundred percent into the operation of this organization. We have an independent accountant review our books and file our IRS-990 Non-Profit Tax Return every year as required by law. Never in the over fifty-year history of this organization have we been accused of any financial improprieties. Mr. Esposito’s accusations are without any merit or fact and should be considered libelous.

Lastly, “community advocates” unlike Mr. Esposito would have reached out to our organization to ask us how they could help expand and further the services we provide. Neither Mr. Esposito or any of the groups he is or were affiliated with ever reached out to us to be of assistance. He is supposed to strive to find solutions not to cause issues or throw around baseless accusations. We also question this out of left field social media rant. It is apparent that Mr. Esposito has gone out of his way and did a lot of research on our organization and mentioned our name at least three times in his rant, yet only mentions the management company once, and no mention about their assets nor makes accusations about their finances. All of this has us questioning what are Mr. Esposito’s real motives behind this post, as this seems more directed at our organization then the management company and the building issues the residents of the building are experiencing.

Sincerely,

Christopher DeLuca, AEMT-P
Chief of the Department
Commanding Officer
Lindenwood VAC

It is with deep and profound sadness the Officers and Members of Lindenwood VAC announce the passing of an active member of Lindenwood VAC Jose “Nef” Escobar, Sr. who served as a Driver and Ambulance Attendant, on Tuesday, August 29, 2023.

Jose Sr. joined Lindenwood VAC in 1996 and it was immediately apparent his love and dedication to his community. Jose loved his sports, but his first love was his family his children, Jose Jr and Monique who grew up around our Headquarters and both eventually became members of Lindenwood VAC. We were honored to have had Jose Sr as well as his family as members! Jose Sr. will be missed by everyone at Lindenwood VAC.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Jose Jr. and Monique as well as the whole Escobar family as they cope with Jose Sr’s passing.

At this time no funeral arrangements have been made, please check this post for updates when they become available.

After 30 years of dedicated service to the communities of Lindenwood, Ozone Park and South Ozone Park, Deputy Chief John Buonincontri has announced he will be resigning his position at Lindenwood VAC. He and his family are relocating to Florida after accepting a transfer from his full-time employer, US Department of Homeland Security.

Deputy Chief Buonincontri started with Lindenwood VAC in 1993 as an ambulance attendant and vehicle operator. Later, he became a NYS certified Emergency Medical Technician. John has held many roles with in Lindenwood VAC, including Quartermaster, Financial Secretary and Lieutenant which transitioned to Deputy Chief in 2000 under a title restructuring. Deputy Chief Buonincontri was instrumental in many key moments in Lindenwood VAC’s history. There is not much in the past 30 years that John has not been a part of.

Given Deputy Chief Buonincontri’s long and unwavering commitment to Lindenwood VAC and the communities of Lindenwood, Ozone Park, and South Ozone Park, John has been granted Life Member status with Lindenwood VAC.

Let us all wish John and his family, who includes former LVAC Paramedic Noelle, well as he transitions to his new home and life in Florida.

Effective immediately Todd Rosenhaus will assume the position of Deputy Chief. Let us all congratulate and welcome Todd to his new position.

The Officers and Members of Lindenwood Volunteer Ambulance Corps Inc extend our deepest condolences on the Line of Duty Death of Emergency Medical Technician Susan Giovanniello. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Giovanniello family and her extended family of City of Glen Cove EMS.

The Officers and Members of Lindenwood VAC extend our deepest heartfelt condolences to the NYPD in the senseless and tragic murder of Police Officer Adeed Fayaz, 26 years of age, 66th Precinct, who was gravely wounded during a botched robbery in the confines of the 75th Precinct (which neighbors our response area) on Saturday, February 4, 2023. After a long hard battle, PO Fayaz succumbed to his injuries this evening.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Fayaz family and his brothers and sisters of the NYPD, as they deal and cope with his passing.

Rest in Peace, New York City Police Officer Adeed Fayaz, Shield 3652, 66th Precinct,
End of Watch: Tuesday, February 7, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of NYPD Police Officer Adeed Fayaz, a devoted public servant, husband, father, brother, and son. A five-year veteran of the NYPD, PO Fayaz served the 66 Precinct community with exceptional compassion and care. Our thoughts are with his family, colleagues, and loved ones at this difficult time.

As we say good bye to 2022 and welcome 2023, the Officers and Members of Lindenwood VAC would like to wish you all a very healthy and happy new year.

Remember, be responsible this evening, Taxi/Uber/Lift are way cheaper than hospital bills and lawyers fees.. Don't drink and drive...