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Our Mission

The mission of the University Volunteer Ambulance Corps (UVAC) is to provide the highest quality of care, both physical and emotional, to the University of Maine community in accordance with all regulations set forth by Maine EMS. As a service, it is our commitment to educate and mentor all individuals in leadership dimensions and encourage a well-rounded education.

What We Do

UVAC is a state-licensed volunteer emergency medical service (EMS) providing care to the UMaine campus and surrounding communities through Auxiliary Services.

Our Goal: Delivering quality emergency medical care while offering students exceptional leadership and hands-on learning opportunities.

Our Team: About 65 volunteers (students, staff, and alumni) serving as EMTs, drivers, and assistants.

Our Impact: Nearly 30,000 volunteer hours dedicated and about 500 emergency calls answered each school year.

Administration & Crew

UVAC is led by a dedicated team of student officers and university staff, all working together to provide exceptional EMS services to the UMaine community.

Leadership

Student Officers: Selected annually for their commitment and experience, student officers manage recruitment, training, equipment, and daily operations-balancing these duties with their studies.
Chief of Service: A University of Maine employee who provides overall leadership, guidance, and serves as a liaison with local EMS and university departments.
Administrative Advisor: Ensures compliance with university, state, and federal policies, manages contracts and billing, and supports long-term planning.

Department Structure

UVAC administration is organized into three departments, each led by student Assistant Chiefs:

Relations

Recruits and onboards new members
Engages with the UMaine community
Coordinates member meetings and alumni relations
Ensures member compliance

Operations

Manages supply inventory and scheduling
Coordinates with UMaine Athletics
Oversees uniforms, AED maintenance, and vehicle upkeep
Provides driver training

Training

Conducts weekly training sessions
Offers CPR & First Aid certification
Trains members in emergency response
Arranges ride-alongs with local fire departments

Our team is committed to service, safety, and the ongoing professional development of all members.

The on-duty crew consists of one licensed Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), a trained driver, and an attendant. While on duty, each crew member carries a radio and a pager. Dispatch is handled by the University of Maine Police Department, and the crew responds with the ambulance stationed at Cutler Health Center. The use of radios and pagers allows students to attend classes and go about their daily routines with minimal interruption.

Crew members are expected to remain on campus and, whenever possible, stay together.

The Primary (Crew Chief) has the following credentials and responsibilities:

REQUIRED to be in service
Licensed EMT/AEMT/EMT-P
Responsible for all medical decisions

Responsible for response type

All UVAC Drivers hold the following credentials and responsibilities:

AVOC/EVOC Certified
Licensed Maine EMS driver
Responsible for vehicle maintenance
Knowledge of radio procedures
No medical license required
REQUIRED to be in service

All Secondary Attendants hold the following credentials and responsibilities:

BLS CPR certified
Learning role
No EMS license required
NOT Required to be in service

Chief of Service — Aiden Koplovsky
- Student Chief — Keeara Dutton
  - Deputy Chief — Ethan Hallett, who oversees the three departments:
    - Training Department — Assistant Chief Tiegan McAllaster; Captain Lila Bell; Lieutenants Michael Billing and Blake Tripp
    - Operations Department — Assistant Chief Will Fossum; Captain Alicia Matthes; Lieutenants Jack Hamel and Mitch Morrell
    - Relations Department — Assistant Chief Adam Hannula; Captain Taylor Church; Lieutenants Cameron Hale and Colleen Stevenson
General Membership — all six Lieutenants report to the General Membership.

UVAC Alumni

We love to keep in contact with our past UVAC members. We’d love to hear from you so we can hear about your accomplishments since leaving UVAC! Please let us know how you’re doing in our UVAC Alumni Update form.

UVAC in Action

UVAC provides comprehensive EMS coverage for all UMaine sporting events. Our secondary ambulance, Unit 51, is dispatched to cover these games, while our primary ambulance remains available to serve the campus community.

If you’ve got a desire to serve the community and get hands-on experience in the medical field, join us! We’ll train you.

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Learning Based Experience

UVAC is committed to being a learning-focused service, offering two training sessions per week throughout the semester on a variety of EMS topics. EMTs who attend these sessions can earn continuing education hours (CEHs), but all members are encouraged to participate, regardless of their license level.

Non-licensed members also have ample opportunities to learn more about EMS and engage in hands-on training. In addition, we offer BLS certification, as well as CPR, AED, and First Aid training courses for anyone interested in developing these essential lifesaving skills.

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