The Bedford-Stuyvesant Volunteer Ambulance Corps (BSVAC) in Brooklyn, NY, is the first minority-run volunteer ambulance corps in the United States. With over 20 years of service, BSVAC has significantly reduced ambulance response times in the neighborhood from 30 minutes to about four minutes.
BSVAC focuses on training residents in the neighborhood to become first responders, catering to both youth and adults. Additionally, BSVAC offers a first aid center for those without health insurance, providing a valuable alternative for individuals with health issues.
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