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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!

2021 Results

Demonstrating our commitment to the community.

2021 Monthly Call Totals

MonthCall Total
January86
February80
March100
April84
May93
June85
July91
August91
September66
October86
November98
December103
Total1063

2021 Top 10 Responders

RankName (Position)2021 Call Total
1Matt VanVliet (Driver/Squad Leader)623
2Bill Ferguson (Driver)610
3Andy Heady (Driver/ Squad Leader)406
4Taylor VanVliet (Driver/ Squad Leader)357
5John Bauer (Driver/ Squad Leader)234
6Stephanie Winters (Driver/ Squad Leader)201
7Tim Fiore (Driver)190
8Dave Brechter (Driver)159
9Chris Bowser (Driver/ Squad Leader)135
10Tim Houck (Driver)134