BVAC Rescue Response Training Center Frequently Asked Questions

BVAC Rescue Response Training Center is a professional emergency preparedness, medical, safety and public-safety training center located in Bayside, Queens.

BVAC provides training for community members, healthcare professionals, first responders, public-safety personnel, organizations and workplace teams.

BVAC stands for Bayside Volunteer Ambulance Corps. The organization was founded in 1955 and has a long history of serving the Bayside community. Today, BVAC focuses on professional training, emergency preparedness and community education.

Yes. Bayside Volunteer Ambulance Corps is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

No. BVAC discontinued ambulance and transport operations in 2016. The organization now focuses on professional training, public-safety education and emergency preparedness.

Eligibility depends on the course. Programs may be open to the general public, healthcare professionals, EMTs, paramedics, firefighters, law-enforcement and security personnel, workplace teams, instructors, schools and community organizations.

BVAC offers programs in CPR and AED, first aid, American Heart Association training, tactical and trauma medicine, bleeding control, firearm safety and concealed carry, workplace and environmental safety, emergency preparedness, instructor development and other public-safety subjects.

Yes. BVAC offers selected American Heart Association programs. Visit the AHA Training page for current offerings.

Yes. BVAC offers selected tactical and trauma medical programs, including TECC and other programs when scheduled. For detailed TECC information, visit the TECC Course FAQ.

Yes. BVAC offers the 18-Hour NYS Concealed Carry Firearm Safety Course in Bayside, Queens.

For course requirements, NYC applicants, written testing, live-fire training, equipment, registration and course-completion information, please visit our 18-Hour NYS Concealed Carry Course FAQ.

Many BVAC programs include hands-on skills practice, equipment use, demonstrations, scenarios and practical evaluation. The amount of hands-on training depends on the individual course.

Visit the BVAC Training Calendar, select the class you want and follow the registration instructions on the event page.

Upcoming public classes are listed on the BVAC Training Calendar. New dates may be added throughout the year.

Advance registration is strongly recommended and may be required. Many programs have limited seating or course-specific enrollment requirements.

Contact BVAC as soon as possible. Cancellation, refund, transfer and rescheduling policies may vary by program. The terms shown on the event page apply.

Many BVAC programs provide a certification card, course-completion certificate or attendance document after successful completion. The credential depends on the course and certifying organization.

Depending on the program, requirements may include full attendance, successful skills testing, written examination, online prerequisites and compliance with instructor and safety requirements.

Replacement options depend on the certifying organization and training date. Contact BVAC with your name, course title and approximate course date.

Yes. Selected courses may be arranged for businesses, schools, houses of worship, community organizations, public-safety agencies, security teams and other groups.

Selected programs can be delivered at a client location when the site meets the required classroom, safety, equipment and space standards.

Use the Contact BVAC page or email info@bvacorps.org. Include the requested course, estimated head count, preferred dates, location and certification requirements.

Yes. BVAC offers classroom and conference-room rentals in Bayside for meetings, presentations, professional training, workshops and selected hybrid events.

Classrooms generally accommodate approximately 12–18 people with tables or up to 20 with chairs-only seating. The conference room seats approximately 10 around the table.

Selected rooms include large displays, high-speed internet and Zoom Room/video-conferencing capability. A whiteboard can be requested and copier use may be available for a fee.

BVAC is located at 214-29 42nd Avenue, Bayside, New York 11361, near Bell Boulevard.

Yes. BVAC is within walking distance of the Bayside LIRR station on the Port Washington Branch.

Use legal street parking or the Bayside Municipal Parking Field. Do not park in the private lot next to BVAC unless specifically authorized.

No. BVAC is located on the second floor and the building does not have an elevator.