# THERE WHEN YOU NEED US – The Cambridge Valley Rescue Squad,  Inc. (CVRS), a 501(c)3 charitable organization, has been providing emergency medical services (EMS) to the greater Cambridge, NY community since its founding in 1969.

CVRS provides emergency medical services to a rural area surrounding the Village of Cambridge in eastern New York.  This includes the Towns of White Creek, Cambridge & Jackson.  We also provide mutual aid assistance to neighboring communities including Easton, Greenwich, Hoosick and occasionally to neighboring communities in Vermont.

In 2022 our team responded to 2,466 calls, all handled by our wonderful volunteers and staff. This total includes emergency calls, interfacility transports, standbys, and everything in between – not only in our district but neighboring districts as well. 2022 was one of our busiest years.

EMS is a training intense activity. CVRS provides training for members and the community.  For Training  opportunities, please look at our events calendar for class dates and times, or you can email info@cambridgeems.com for more information.

CVRS’s activities are funded through a combination of billing revenues, municipal government donations, foundation & government grants, fundraisers and private donations.  We welcome volunteers with interest in direct EMS involvement and also auxiliary roles.  We also continually accept expressions of interest from those seeking careers at CVRS.

In 2003, the Mary McClellan Hospital in Cambridge, NY was closed.  In addition to the significant loss this represented to the community, it also required a transformation of the CVRS.  Longer transport times and the need for more advanced care became apparent.  CVRS is here to close the gap of EMS services in the surrounding areas that need it.