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SAVES (Skaneateles Ambulance Volunteer Emergency Service Inc.) was organized in 1967 and has served our community for more than 38 years. Since its formation, SAVES has been housed in an old “cabbage barn” behind the Skaneateles Fire Department on Fennell Street. On April 8, 1968, SAVES was recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, and since that date, it has operated completely independent of any other organization or municipal government.
SAVES serves the entire Town of Skaneateles, as well as a portion of the towns of Spafford, Sennett and Owasco, which are within the Skaneateles Central School District. Since its formation, numerous changes have taken place at SAVES, and the membership recognizes the fact that we are in desperate need of better facilities. As SAVES continues to grow and conform to the current standards for pre-hospital care, it is now more important than ever for the public to be aware of who and what SAVES is all about. At this time, more than ever, it is very important to maintain our image so we may thrive well into the future by providing an extremely valuable service to the community.
A little over a year ago I had need for the service provided by SAVES. I am but one of hundreds who can attest to the value of having a fully staffed, emergency medical unit available locally. Over the years the demand on volunteers in terms of commitment has increased dramatically.
As the demand increased, it was determined that career staff would need to be added. Today we have a staff of one full-time director of operations/paramedic, one full-time medic and 10 part-time medics/paramedics. We are staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with at least one full crew including a driver and medic. During special events within the community, we increase our staffing to insure our fleet of two ambulances and one advance life support fly car are in service and fully staffed. The volunteer staff consists of 40 members that provide a variety of services including drivers and EMTs through the advanced level of paramedics. The success of SAVES does not rely solely on the volunteer or compensated staff but with a combination of both.
Watch for activity on the old Town of Skaneateles Highway Department property. The north end of this property will soon become the new home for SAVES. The property, although wide enough, did not have enough depth to accommodate sufficient parking.
However, the vacant property, immediately behind, has been purchased by SAVES and merged with the town parcel, then subdivided to give SAVES and the town extra depth to both properties. This is immediately adjacent to the new Skaneateles Town Square (Skaneateles Supply). Dirt being excavated on the Town Square property is being used on the SAVES property where fill is needed.
This is a case of three property owners working together for the benefit of all three. A sign will soon be erected to identify the project, with construction to begin in 2007.
Bill Pavlus is former town supervisor for Skaneateles
SAVES serves the entire Town of Skaneateles, as well as a portion of the towns of Spafford, Sennett and Owasco, which are within the Skaneateles Central School District. Since its formation, numerous changes have taken place at SAVES, and the membership recognizes the fact that we are in desperate need of better facilities. As SAVES continues to grow and conform to the current standards for pre-hospital care, it is now more important than ever for the public to be aware of who and what SAVES is all about. At this time, more than ever, it is very important to maintain our image so we may thrive well into the future by providing an extremely valuable service to the community.
A little over a year ago I had need for the service provided by SAVES. I am but one of hundreds who can attest to the value of having a fully staffed, emergency medical unit available locally. Over the years the demand on volunteers in terms of commitment has increased dramatically.
As the demand increased, it was determined that career staff would need to be added. Today we have a staff of one full-time director of operations/paramedic, one full-time medic and 10 part-time medics/paramedics. We are staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with at least one full crew including a driver and medic. During special events within the community, we increase our staffing to insure our fleet of two ambulances and one advance life support fly car are in service and fully staffed. The volunteer staff consists of 40 members that provide a variety of services including drivers and EMTs through the advanced level of paramedics. The success of SAVES does not rely solely on the volunteer or compensated staff but with a combination of both.
Watch for activity on the old Town of Skaneateles Highway Department property. The north end of this property will soon become the new home for SAVES. The property, although wide enough, did not have enough depth to accommodate sufficient parking.
However, the vacant property, immediately behind, has been purchased by SAVES and merged with the town parcel, then subdivided to give SAVES and the town extra depth to both properties. This is immediately adjacent to the new Skaneateles Town Square (Skaneateles Supply). Dirt being excavated on the Town Square property is being used on the SAVES property where fill is needed.
This is a case of three property owners working together for the benefit of all three. A sign will soon be erected to identify the project, with construction to begin in 2007.
Bill Pavlus is former town supervisor for Skaneateles
