Eric

"Hi, my name is Eric, and I joined FLVAC this past March. I have been riding on ambulance squads for the past three years and I became an EMT..."

Julia

"Hi guys, my name is Julia! I joined FLVAC in October of 2024. Prior to joining I’ve always had a passion for science and medicine..."

Jane

Hi, I’m Jane and I joined FLVAC March 2024. I joined FLVAC because I want to make a positive impact on my community. I’ve always been interested ..."

Laurie

"My name is Laurie and I am a lifetime resident of Fair Lawn. I married my high school sweetheart and raised my 3 children here. I always had my eye on..."

Sarah

"Growing up, I always watched my dad leave at any time during the day or night to go answer emergency calls. Whenever he walked back..."

Sonja

"Hi, my name is Sonja! I joined FLVAC in September 2025. I currently work in healthcare in an administrative role, but I wanted to give back..."

Nelly

"Hello! My name is Nelly and I’ve been a part of FLVAC since November 2025. I’m working towards becoming a paramedic..."

Anthony

"I first became interested in becoming an EMT at the beginning of 2020, once Covid-19 began. I thought there was more I could do with my time..."

Brian

"On snowy days when only a few students could make it to the school where I taught, we used to go sleigh riding on a small hill beyond the playing..."

David

"People often say that some of the best things in life come when you least expect it. At 16 years old, my sister (who is currently an active “Life” ...."

Kat

"I spent most of my childhood growing up right here in Fair Lawn. As a child, I remember accompanying my mother during mission trips..."

Kathleen

"In 1991 I had been involved in an incident where I had to be transported to the hospital.  During my ride the EMT talked to me and kept me calm..."

Sandy

"“Volunteers Wanted” Those were the words that launched my career at the Fair Lawn Volunteer Ambulance Corps and the start of ..."

Mike

Hi, my name is Mike. I have been an EMT with the Fair Lawn Volunteer Ambulance Corps since 2018.  I started in EMS at the age of 16 and graduated from EMT school a few years later...."

Sarah

"Hello all! My name is Sarah and my journey at FLVAC originally began before I could even read. My dad has been a member of this organization..."

Jarred

"Hello, my name is Jarred! I became a member of FLVAC in the Fall of 2020. Before joining, I have always wanted to help others in need..."

Hareesh

"“I didn’t become an EMT to have a front-row seat to other people’s tragedies. I did it because I knew the world was bleeding and so was I, and..."

Gilda

"I started my EMT career in 1991. My oldest son was a junior in high school and had enrolled in EMT school with a few friends. He asked if I would like..."

Vova

"Hi, my name is Vova, and I’ve been a member of FLVAC since March 2018. After moving to the U.S., I spent my teenage and adult years..."

Dave

"In 1982 (yes, I get it, I’m old), a buddy of mine and I were driving down Berdan Ave. when we saw all of the Fair Lawn first responder agencies with..."

Brian

"I joined the FLVAC in 2014 and was immediately taken in by the other members who shared their medical knowledge, passion for emergency..."

Angie

"My name is Angelena and I have been an EMT and served Fair Lawn for approximately 11 years. I first joined the Corps. because I always wanted to ..."

Grace

"Hi! I’m Grace. In February 2023, I took a leap into the world of emergency care as a cadet with FLVAC. From a young age, the fast-paced..."

Ron

"As a child, I was a huge fan of the TV show Emergency! I had always had in the back of my mind doing something in EMS and a chance..."

Jessica 

“Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do..."

Marc 

“To me, being an EMT is helping people at their best and at their worst. It's being there for the happy times (child birth), and sometimes the...."