North Area Volunteer Ambulance Corps
World-class EMS. Built locally.
Serving North Syracuse with purpose, readiness, and clinical excellence.
Founded in 1970, NAVAC responds to more than 8,600 emergency calls annually as one of Central New York’s busiest volunteer-supported EMS organizations.
To be recognized as a world-class EMS organization, number one in our region.
NAVAC’s vision is rooted in cutting-edge prehospital care, community outreach, training, and an organization-wide commitment to continual improvement.
Mission
Top-quality prehospital care with empathy and respect.
We continually improve our efficiency, expand capacity to meet demand, and provide a quality training environment with ongoing professional development opportunities for every member of the team.
EMS Technology
Leading the way in EMS technology.
At NAVAC, we do more than keep pace with advances in emergency medical services. We work to set the standard. By continually investing in leading-edge tools, we give our providers the resources they need to deliver the highest level of care to every patient, on every call.
LIFEPAK 35 Monitors
Current cardiac monitoring technology that supports advanced assessment, treatment, and clinical decision-making in the field.
LUCAS CPR Devices
Mechanical CPR technology that supports consistent, high-quality compressions during critical cardiac arrest care.
Modern Communications
Reliable communication equipment that helps providers coordinate care, maintain situational awareness, and move information quickly.
Training Focus
Prepared communities start before the emergency.
NAVAC treats education as a public-safety responsibility. We train healthcare providers, workplaces, schools, families, and community members so more people are ready when seconds matter.
Healthcare Provider Training
Professional courses for providers who need high-quality continuing education, certification support, and practical emergency-care preparation.
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CPR, First Aid, Stop the Bleed, Safe Sitter, workplace compliance classes, and practical readiness education for neighbors, schools, teams, and workplaces across the community.
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Founded by community responsibility.
Learn the story of the seven founding members who helped create NAVAC and the responsibility every generation inherits.
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For professionals who refuse to stand still.
Learn about NAVAC’s culture, current provider openings, including paramedic positions, benefits, clinical philosophy, and career growth opportunities.
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The next generation starts here.
Learn about NAVAC’s Cadet Program for young people interested in EMS, service, leadership, and community responsibility.
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Education for providers and the public.
Explore healthcare provider training and community classes including CPR, First Aid, Stop the Bleed, Safe Sitter, BLS, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, PEPP, workplace training, and private group training.
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Clear guidance after care.
NAVAC partners with MultiMed Billing Service for ambulance billing support, patient information, and insurance-related questions.
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Support NAVAC
Your support keeps readiness close to home.
As a nonprofit 501(c)(3), NAVAC relies on community support to strengthen emergency response, clinical equipment, training programs, operational readiness, and the people who serve North Syracuse every day.
Clinical Philosophy
Do Right by the Patient. Everything Else Follows.
Protocols guide our care.
Clinical judgment defines it.
Compassion completes it.