Ellington Volunteer Ambulance Corps

What Ellington Volunteer Ambulance Corps does

Ellington Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Inc. (EVAC) is a non-profit volunteer emergency medical service provider headquartered at 41 Maple Street in Ellington, Connecticut. Founded in 1962 by five individuals led by Ken Gayton of the Office of Civil Defense, the organization delivers 911 Basic Life Support (BLS) emergency response to the Town of Ellington and mutual aid coverage to surrounding communities, operating 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. EVAC fields two ambulances (one staffed continuously) and a service vehicle, supported by 40+ volunteer and paid EMT-Basic personnel who commit to a minimum of 30 hours per month, and responds to over 1,600 calls for service annually. The Explorer Program (Rescue Post 512), operating 0730-1800, trains the next generation of first responders.

EVAC's service portfolio is structured around three core product lines: 911 Response Service (primary emergency medical response), Stand-By & Events Medical Support (full-crew deployment for community events, fire scenes, and inter-town requests), and Training & Education (EMT, EMR, and CPR classes held at the EVAC station). The underlying clinical technology stack comprises state-of-the-art field equipment including LUCAS 3 automated chest compression systems, Stryker Power-LOAD stretchers, ZOLL X-Series cardiac monitors, CPAP capability, naloxone administration, and point-of-care blood glucose and SpO2 monitoring. Operational technology is supported by ESO EHR for electronic patient care reporting, EMS Manager (Aladtec) for scheduling and HR, and Vector Solutions for training and asset management. Medical control and patient transport destinations include Johnson Memorial Hospital (primary), Hartford Hospital, Saint Francis, Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Baystate Medical Center, and Eastern Connecticut Health Network.

EVAC's business model is a community-funded non-profit with no direct patient billing for emergency services. Revenue mechanics consist of municipal budget support from the Town of Ellington and community donations, augmented by volunteer labor that materially reduces operating cost relative to a fully-paid municipal EMS operation. The go-to-market motion is community-led: services are dispatched via 911 and Tolland County Mutual Aid Fire Service, volunteer recruitment occurs through website and community outreach (including ride-along shadowing), and awareness is built through organic social media (Facebook, Instagram), local earned media coverage, and partnerships with Ellington Rescue Post 512 and The Silent Partner Marketing. Pricing is effectively zero to end-users; the primary economic counterparty is the Town of Ellington municipal government.

Name

Ellington Volunteer Ambulance Corps

Legal name

Ellington Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Inc.

Website

https://ellingtonambulance.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ellington Volunteer Ambulance Corps is a non-profit volunteer EMS provider in Ellington, CT, delivering 24/7 Basic Life Support 911 response, event stand-by coverage, and EMT training to the town and surrounding communities using two ambulances and 40+ volunteer and paid personnel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Medical Services

NAICS

Ambulance Services (62191)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

911/Public EMS Agencies (Municipal/County/Fire-Based) (HLAFANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) & Ambulance Services (BPAIAGAC), Emergency Medical Services (EMT/Paramedic) Training (EDAOAMAC)

Keywords

• Emergency medical services
• Volunteer ambulance
• Basic life support
• 911 emergency response
• EMS training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Ellington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Volunteer EMS Services: Emergency medical services provided to the Town of Ellington, CT by volunteer and paid EMS staff. The organization is non-profit, with services funded through municipal support, donations, and volunteer labor.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ellington Volunteer Ambulance Corps is a non-profit volunteer EMS organization providing 24/7/365 Basic Life Support emergency response via 911 dispatch to the Town of Ellington, CT and mutual aid to surrounding communities. The organization also provides stand-by medical coverage at community events and runs EMT, EMR, and CPR training and continuing education programs for members and the public.

Product overview

Ellington Volunteer Ambulance Corps (EVAC) is an emergency medical service provider offering a unified suite of EMS services including 911 emergency response (24/7, 365 days/year), stand-by and event medical support, and training/education programs (EMT, EMR, CPR classes). The organization operates two ambulances (one staffed 24/7) and a service vehicle, supported by an Explorer Program for youth development. State-of-the-art medical equipment includes LUCAS 3 Chest Compression System, Stryker Power-LOAD Stretchers, ZOLL X-Series Cardiac Monitors, and an electronic patient care reporting system. EVAC provides both volunteer and paid staffing to serve the Town of Ellington, CT and surrounding communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 911 Emergency Response Service 24/7/365 Basic Life Support emergency medical response via 911 dispatch for the Town of Ellington, CT, with mutual aid coverage for surrounding communities. Provided by volunteer and paid EMT staff using two ambulances (one staffed 24/7) and one service vehicle.
• Stand-By & Event Medical Support Full crew medical safety coverage for annual community events, complex fire scenes, and requests from neighboring towns in Ellington and surrounding communities.
• EMT, EMR, and CPR Training & Education Continuing education programs including Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), and CPR classes held at the EVAC station for members and the public.
• Explorer Program (Rescue Post 512) Youth development program (operating 0730-1800) operated jointly with Ellington Rescue Post 512, providing EMS training and experience for young individuals interested in emergency medical services careers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Annual call volume exceeds 1,600 calls for service
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ellington Rescue Post 512 (ERP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEVAC works with Ellington Rescue Post 512 (ERP) on joint operations including filming a promotional video with The Silent Partner Marketing. ERP provides the Explorer Program (0730-1800) which helps train the next generation of first responders. The two organizations collaborate on community outreach and mutual support.
• The Silent Partner MarketingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing agency that collaborated with EVAC and ERP to film a promotional video highlighting the department and honoring EMS workers for their dedication and compassion.
• ESO EHRcoreTechnology or IntegrationPatient care reporting software provider used by EVAC for digital documentation of patient care records.
• EMS Manager (Aladtec)coreTechnology or IntegrationScheduling and human resource management software used by EVAC for volunteer and staff scheduling.
• Vector Solutions (formerly Target Solutions)coreTechnology or IntegrationTraining and asset management platform used by EVAC for member training and continuing education.
• Johnson Memorial HospitalcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary medical control hospital for EVAC, providing medical direction and receiving patient transports.
• North Central Connecticut EMS CouncilminorOthersRegional EMS council providing coordination and support for EMS agencies in north central Connecticut.
• Connecticut State PoliceminorOthersState law enforcement agency with mutual aid coordination for emergency response.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Tolland County Mutual Aid Fire Service: Regional coordination and dispatch body that has handled EVAC's communications since 1969. Operates in the same north-central Connecticut geography with overlapping EMS/fire mutual-aid responsibilities, making it a directly relevant operational peer.
• Ellington Fire Department: Co-located municipal agency serving the Town of Ellington that responds alongside EVAC on emergency calls. Comparable as a public-safety partner in the same geographic service area with overlapping first-response duties.
• Somers Fire & Rescue: Adjacent-town emergency response organization in Somers, CT that participates in the same mutual-aid network. Comparable as a Connecticut volunteer fire/EMS hybrid serving a similar suburban community.

Others

• LifeStar (Hartford Hospital): Hospital-based helicopter EMS service based at Hartford Hospital. EVAC's documented partner for critical patient transport. Comparable as a regional critical-care transport asset operating in the same north-central Connecticut service geography.
• National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT): National professional association for EMTs and paramedics that has formally recognized EVAC members through its Member Spotlight program. Comparable as an ecosystem/industry-body peer relevant to training standards, advocacy, and professional development.

Broad incumbents

• American Medical Response (AMR): National private ambulance and EMS provider operating across hundreds of U.S. communities. Comparable as a contracted EMS provider for municipal 911 response, though AMR operates at vastly larger scale on a paid, for-profit model rather than volunteer.

Direct peers

• Stafford Ambulance Association: Volunteer-based EMS organization in neighboring Stafford, CT. Directly comparable as a small-town Connecticut volunteer ambulance corps offering BLS response, mutual aid, and community training in a similar demographic setting.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/EllingtonAmb
• Instagraminstagram.com/ellingtonambulance
• Xx.com/ellingtonamb
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ellington-volunteer-ambulance-corps-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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