About UVAC
Proudly Serving the UMaine Community
UVAC is a student volunteer organization, which offers University of Maine students unique learning and leadership opportunities by delivering emergency medical services both on the UMaine campus and to surrounding communities. A state licensed emergency medical service, UVAC provides quality emergency medical care to those who live on, work on, or visit the University of Maine.
The service consists of about 65 volunteers – a combination of students and staff from various University departments, as well as a few alumni members. Over 60 percent of the members are EMTs, while others serve as drivers and assistants. All share a common interest in helping others. Operating as part of Auxiliary Services, UVAC members volunteer nearly 30,000 hours to the campus community each year. We respond to approximately 500 calls per school year.
On Duty Crew
The on duty crew consists of one licensed emergency medical technician, trained driver and attendant. While on duty, each member of the on duty crew carries a radio and pager. They are dispatched by University of Maine Police Department and respond with the ambulance located at Cutler Health Center. The use of radios and pagers enables students to attend classes and go about their daily routines with minimal interruption.
Crews are expected to remain on campus, and stay together if possible.
- Licensed EMT/AEMT/EMT-P
- Responsible for all medical decisions
- Responsible for response type
- REQUIRED to be in service
- AVOC/EVOC Certified
- Licensed Maine EMS driver
- Responsible for vehicle maintenance
- Knowledge of radio procedures
- No medical license required
- REQUIRED to be in service
- BLS CPR certified
- Learning role
- No EMS license required
- NOT Required to be in service
Becoming a UVAC Member
You don’t have to have previous medical training to join UVAC. Anyone who is interested is encouraged to join at anytime! Please contact us or fill out an online application.
What We Do
UVAC Provides 24/7 911 EMS coverage for the University of Maine Campus, as well as mutual aid for surrounding towns, throughout the duration of the school year. Both ambulances operated by UVAC are equipped at the ALS level, however most providers are basic EMTs
Event and Game Coverage
UVAC provides all the EMS coverage for UMaine sporting events. Our secondary ambulance, Unit 51, is dispatched to cover the game while our Primary ambulance continues to service the campus. Games are staffed with one ambulance crew for the players, and additional field crews for the spectators are provided as necessary
Training
UVAC prides itself on being a learning based service. Throughout the semester, UVAC hosts 2 trainers per weeks on various topics in EMS. EMTs who attend can receive CEHs, however all members are encouraged to attend regardless of license level. Non licensed members have plenty of opportunity to learn more about EMS and participate in training.
To learn more, please visit the “Training” tab.