Emergency Medical RESCUE of NYC

What Emergency Medical RESCUE of NYC does

Emergency Medical RESCUE of NYC (EMR*NYC) is a 501(c)(3) Not For Profit Corporation and a volunteer Basic Life Support-Defibrillation (BLS-D) First Response Unit operating in the five boroughs of New York City. Founded in December 1995 by Paramedic Martin Grillo, the organization provides free emergency medical response, medical standby at special events (road races, bike races, street fairs, community events), disaster preparedness support, and emergency communications interoperability for the volunteer EMS and Fire community. It is non-transport, approved by the Regional Emergency Medical Council of NYC (REMSCO) at the EMT-D Level, and a member of the NYS Volunteer Ambulance and Rescue Association, District Four, under the medical direction of Dr. Louis Marshall, M.D.

EMR*NYC's service surface spans multiple response modalities, including the Emergency Medical Segway Response Team (medically equipped Segway HT units with BLS equipment and defibrillators — the first such deployment in NYC, launched July 2008), a Bike Team, First Response Vehicles, and an 18-foot Command Post Trailer. The organization operates a licensed Communications Center with Incident Commander's Radio Interface (ICRI) enabling UHF/VHF radio and Nextel interoperability, and provides ancillary technical services (photo ID card production, video documentation of EMS events, PPE research) to other volunteer EMS organizations. It also offers CPR, First Aid, ICS, and CEVO II training through certified members. All funding derives from tax-deductible donations; none of its members receive compensation, and no pricing model applies since services are delivered at no charge.

Name

Emergency Medical RESCUE of NYC

Legal name

Emergency Medical Rescue of New York City

Website

https://emrnyc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Emergency Medical RESCUE of NYC is a 501(c)(3) volunteer BLS-D First Response Unit, founded in 1995, providing free emergency medical standby, event medical coverage, and communications interoperability across New York City's five boroughs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Medical Services

NAICS

Ambulance Services (62191), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) & Ambulance Services (BPAIAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Operations & Dispatch (HLAJAGAC), Emergency Medical Services (EMT/Paramedic) Training (EDAOAMAC), Medical Emergency Response & On-site First Aid/Paramedics (BPABANAG)

Keywords

• Volunteer emergency medical services
• Event medical standby
• BLS first response
• Disaster preparedness
• Volunteer ambulance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Howard Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: EMR*NYC is a 501(c)(3) Not For Profit Corporation. All funding comes from donations. None of the members receives any compensation for their services. Donations are tax-deductible.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Emergency Medical RESCUE of NYC (EMR*NYC) is a volunteer BLS-D (Basic Life Support-Defibrillation) First Response Unit operating across New York City's five boroughs. The organization provides free emergency medical assistance, medical standby coverage at special events (road races, bike races, street fairs), disaster preparedness and response, emergency communications, and technical services to the volunteer EMS community. Founded in December 1995 by Martin Grillo, Paramedic, it operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and is approved by REMSCO to operate at the EMT-D level.

Product overview

Emergency Medical RESCUE of NYC is a volunteer BLS-D First Response Unit offering emergency medical services, disaster response, and event medical standbys across New York City's five boroughs. The organization operates multiple response modalities including a Segway Medical Response Team (equipped with BLS equipment and defibrillators), First Response Vehicles, a Bike Team, and an 18-foot Command Post Trailer. Additional services include a Communications Center with VHF/UHF radio interoperability, Technical Services (video documentation, PPE research, ID card production), and EMS Training (CPR, First Aid, ICS, CEVO II). The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit approved by REMSCO to operate at the EMT-D level.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BLS-D First Response Services Volunteer Basic Life Support-Defibrillator first response services providing emergency medical assistance, disaster preparedness, and transportation incident support across New York City's five boroughs.
• Segway Medical Response Team Emergency medical response using medically equipped Segway HT units stocked with Basic Life Support equipment and defibrillators, providing rapid mobility for emergency medical response at special events across NYC.
• Communications Center and Services Emergency communications center with licensed frequencies capable of communicating with volunteer EMS and Fire Departments in NYC, providing interoperability throughout the volunteer EMS and Fire sector.
• Technical Services Technical support services to the volunteer EMS community including photo ID card production for volunteer EMS services, video documentation of EMS events, and PPE equipment research assistance.
• EMS Training (CPR, First Aid, ICS, CEVO II) CPR, First Aid, and specialty instructor certifications (ICS, CEVO II) offered to the community through certified members.
• Medical Standby at Special Events Medical standby services provided at road races, bike races, street fairs, and other community events throughout New York City, including events such as the NYC Century Bike Tour, Tour de Brooklyn, Tour de Queens, and USPS Family Day.

Quantifiable outcome

• First volunteer BLS-D First Response Unit in NYC, establishing operational model since 1995
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Cars 4 CausesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCars 4 Causes specializes in car donations and partners with Emergency Medical Rescue of NYC. Donors can contribute vehicles through Cars 4 Causes to raise money for EMR*NYC.
• Segway Of UtahcoreOthersSegway Of Utah helped equip EMR*NYC's new Segway response units. Their support enabled the first medically equipped Segway HT deployment for emergency medical response in NYC.
• L.T. Lucent TacticalcoreOthersL.T. Lucent Tactical provided equipment including the Lucent Tactical Emergency Rescue Stretcher for EMR*NYC's Segway response units. Located in Costa Mesa, CA.
• Segway Of AnnapolisminorOthersSegway Of Annapolis (Dick Segar, Owner) helped EMR*NYC keep their Segways in service through equipment donations and support.
• MTO BatteryminorOthersMTO Battery (Jason Abel, Wrightsville, PA) helped EMR*NYC maintain Segway units in service through battery equipment donations.
• Communications-Applied Technology, Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationCommunications-Applied Technology (C-AT) provides the Incident Commander's Radio Interface (ICRI) used by EMR*NYC for field operations, enabling UHF/VHF radio and Nextel interoperability.
• Kristy Jackson - Fever Pitch MusicminorOthersKristy Jackson donated musical services/productions to EMR*NYC as a supporter. Located in Greensboro, NC.
• Transportation AlternativescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransportation Alternatives organizes cycling events including the NYC Century Bike Tour. EMR*NYC has provided EMS, logistics, and communications services for these events for over five years.
• IDenticard Systems, Inc.minorOthersIDenticard Systems donated card printing products to EMR*NYC for producing photo ID cards for volunteer EMS services.
• Medtronic / Physio ControlminorOthersMedtronic / Physio Control (Diane T La Pava, Account Consultant) donated emergency response equipment to EMR*NYC. Located in Redmond, WA.
• San Ramon Valley Rotary ClubminorOthersSan Ramon Valley Rotary Club made donations to support EMR*NYC's mission to assist the people of NYC.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• American Medical Response (AMR): National private EMS provider offering ambulance, 911 response, and event medical services. Overlaps with EMR*NYC on event standby and prehospital BLS, but operates at vastly larger scale with paid staff and corporate structure.
• Northwell Health Center for Emergency Medical Services: Hospital-affiliated EMS and event medical services arm of a major NYC-area health system. Comparable in BLS/ALS event coverage and emergency response, anchored to a healthcare delivery system rather than an independent volunteer nonprofit.
• Falck USA: Large private ambulance and EMS operator (formerly Ambulnz) with significant NYC-area presence. Comparable in core BLS/ALS delivery, but operates as a paid commercial provider across interfacility transport, 911 contracts, and event standby.
• FDNY EMS: NYC's municipal 911 EMS provider, the dominant prehospital emergency response organization in the same five-borough geography. Comparable mission (BLS first response) but as a public-sector agency with paid personnel.

Direct peers

• CrowdRx: Specialist event-medical standby provider offering BLS and ALS coverage at concerts, races, and festivals. Directly comparable to EMR*NYC's event standby business, but operates as a commercial paid-service model with broader geographic reach.
• Volunteer New York Ambulance Corps (multiple NYC units): Network of volunteer ambulance and first-response corps across NYC operating under the same REMSCO regulatory framework as EMR*NYC. Most directly comparable in volunteer nonprofit structure, BLS mission, and NYC geographic focus.
• ParaDocs Worldwide: Event medical standby and on-site EMS provider covering marathons, concerts, and large-scale public events. Comparable in core service (event BLS/ALS standby) and customer base (event organizers), though structured as a paid commercial provider.

Regional players

• Empress EMS: Private ambulance and EMS provider serving the NYC and Hudson Valley region. Comparable in prehospital BLS services and event coverage in adjacent markets, but operates as a paid commercial entity rather than volunteer nonprofit.

Emerging players

• Medical Reserve Corps (MRC): National network of volunteer medical and public health professionals organized for emergency response and disaster preparedness. Comparable volunteer-driven emergency services model, though federally organized rather than locally independent.

Others

• New York City Regional Emergency Medical Services Council (REMSCO): NYC's regional EMS regulatory body that approves and oversees volunteer and commercial EMS providers including EMR*NYC. A regulatory counterparty rather than competitor, but a relevant comparable for institutional structure and policy alignment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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