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Serving our community

Founded and incorporated in 1982 and responding to EMS emergencies since 1983, Town of Esopus Volunteer Ambulance Squad (TEVAS) has been serving the community for over 40 years. We respond to EMS calls in all 5 fire districts in the Town of Esopus: Port Ewen, Esopus, Rifton, St. Remy, and Connelly. We have 3 Ambulances and 1 Flycar to provide basic life support (BLS) care and transport for our patients.

About Us

TEVAS responds to EMS calls in all 5 fire districts in the Town of Esopus: Port Ewen, Esopus, Rifton, St. Remy, and Connelly.

How you can help

Volunteer

We need drivers, EMTs, and attendants who want to help the people of the Town of Esopus. Join us and make a positive contribution to your community by being part of Emergency Medical Services.


As one of the only agencies in Ulster County that is strictly EMS and remains 100% VOLUNTEER, we rely on your donations to continue serving our community. We have a critical need for your financial support.

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Events Calendar

We have a packed schedule of events, training, and business meetings. Check out the calendar and come see us!

2024 Results

Demonstrating our commitment to the community.

2024 Monthly Call Totals

MonthCall Total
January67
February87
March103
April93
May92
June97
July102
August90
September96
October81
November86
December87
Total1081

2024 Top 10 Responders

RankName (Position)2024 Call Total
1Bill Ferguson (Driver)429
2John Bauer (Driver)333
3Taylor VanVliet (Chief)272
4Matt VanVliet (Assistant Chief)268
5Katie Johnson (Captain)261
6Dave Brechter (Driver/Squad Leader)215
7Nancy Dart-Mannello (Driver/Squad Leader)156
8Melanie Johnson (Lieutenant)145
9Heather Bagley (Driver/ Squad Leader)143
10Chris Llanes (Lieutenant)127
10Joseph Mains (Driver/Squad Leader)127