About Us

Our Story

About Spring
Hill EMS

Saving lives with compassion, precision, and purpose.

At Spring Hill EMS, we understand that in times of crisis, people are not only medically fragile—they’re emotionally vulnerable. That’s why every call we respond to is met with clinical excellence, cultural sensitivity, and human dignity.

Our EMTs and paramedics provide more than just emergency care. They deliver reassurance, skill, and hope when it matters most.

Our Impact

What We Do

Rapid response. Advanced care. Deep community roots.

Spring Hill EMS is staffed by over 200 highly trained EMTs and supported by a fleet of 18 emergency vehicles, each fully equipped with advanced medical technology.

We proudly serve the towns of Ramapo and Clarkstown, including the villages of Kaser, New Hempstead, New Square, Pomona, Spring Valley, and Wesley Hills, as well as the hamlets of Hillcrest, Monsey, and surrounding unincorporated areas.

We deliver pre-hospital emergency care that saves lives and builds trust across the communities we serve.

Offerings

Our Services

Paramedics


Hospital-level care, brought to your doorstep.

Our team includes more than 15 paramedics who specialize in managing critical emergencies with speed, precision, and compassion. These Advanced Life Support (ALS) providers carry cutting-edge tools—ventilators, infusion pumps, cardiac monitors—and deliver life-saving interventions directly at the scene.

Special Operations


When the situation gets extreme, we step in.

Our Special Operations Unit works hand-in-hand with local fire departments and law enforcement to provide medical support during structure fires, wilderness rescues, and extended emergency incidents.

We deploy specialized equipment—including a Gator vehicle, logistics trailer, and fire rehab units—to ensure that patients and first responders receive the care they need in the most challenging environments.

Dispatch


Coordinating care from the very first call.

Our dispatchers are the first point of contact in high-stakes emergencies. From individual medical calls to multi-agency events, our communications team ensures the right personnel and resources are sent exactly where they’re needed, without delay.

Specialty Care Transport


Safe transfers for the most fragile patients.

Our Specialty Care Unit handles complex inter-facility transports, moving critically ill patients between hospitals and specialty centers. Staffed by skilled volunteers and equipped with high-level medical gear—including ventilators, IV pumps, and diagnostic tools—we ensure continuous care from start to finish.

Equipment


Every second counts. Every tool matters.

Each of our vehicles is outfitted with state-of-the-art medical equipment, allowing us to manage everything from cardiac arrests to trauma scenes with confidence and speed. Training with the same tools we use in the field ensures our EMTs are always ready to respond at their best.

Facilities


Supporting those who support others.

Our volunteers give everything in service to others. That’s why our headquarters is more than a station—it’s a support hub. Featuring a study lounge, game room, and quiet spaces, our facility provides space for rest, connection, and resilience.

Community Education


Empowering bystanders to become lifesavers.

Spring Hill EMS offers free CPR and AED training to local schools, childcare centers, businesses, and institutions. When someone knows what to do in a crisis, lives can be saved before EMTs even arrive.
Certification is available for a small fee.

Fleet


Built for speed. Ready for anything.

We operate:
- 11 fully equipped ambulances
- 2 paramedic response vehicles
- 4 BLS fly cars

Each vehicle is designed for rapid deployment and outfitted with the tools needed to respond to high-acuity emergencies, large-scale incidents, or standby community events—day or night.

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Special Operations
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Community Education
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Our HISTORY

The Story Behind Us

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2004
2025

1966

Our Founding

In 1966, a group of members of the Rockland Hook & Ladder fire company of Spring Valley would respond to emergency medical calls in a truck, loaded with equipment The hook & ladder company covered from Route 202 to the New Jersey line. Member William Martin states, “we got to do something about this.” William Martin and Bob Bring put up $6,000 each for the purchase of an ambulance.

1966

First Ambulance

The first ambulance purchased was a 1964 Cadillac Miller Metro, which was lost in transit on a train car and had to be replaced. Spring Hill’s first “station” was the driveway of 27 Hempstead Road, the home of William Martin.

1967

Our First Station

On March 1, 1967 Spring Hill went into service. Gino Coatti, a local mason, offered his property for the first station at 53 Union Road, Spring Valley. This is what is now known as Joe’s Tires.

1968

Ambulance Month

On April 23, 1968 Town of Ramapo Supervisor John McAlevey declared May Spring Hill Ambulance Month.

1969

Broke Ground

Our current property was donated by George Faist. On September 27, 1969 we broke ground at our current location for a new station.

2004

New Station Construction

Between March and October of 2004, Spring Hill Ambulance constructed it’s current station.

2025

Current

Spring Hill EMS is one of the leading ambulance services in the area, with 200 EMTs responding to over 6,000 calls a year from our state-of-the-art facility.

Meet the Team Behind the Care

Our Team

Skill. Heart. Teamwork.

What sets us apart isn’t just training—it’s dedication.

Our team of EMTs, paramedics, and advanced practitioners undergoes intensive hands-on instruction and mentorship before joining the field. We lead with sensitivity and pride ourselves on delivering care that’s both clinically sound and deeply human.

Our Leaders

Leadership

Line Officers

Overseeing field operations to ensure every emergency runs smoothly:


Eli Ungar

Chief

Victor Wolf

Captain

Jacob Curland

Captain

Yakov Brull

Supply Lieutenant

Moshe Dergel

Engineering Lieutenant

Rebecca Finney

Training Lieutenant

House Officers

Managing administrative compliance, quality assurance, and organizational oversight:


Tzvi Needleman

President

Chaya Guttman

Vice President

Marisol Lopez

Recording Secretary

Akiva Zidell

Corresponding Secretary

Baila Spielman

Treasurer

Join the Team

Make a difference. Be the difference.

Whether you’re an aspiring EMT, a seasoned paramedic, or someone ready to serve their community—Spring Hill EMS needs people like you.