Crime & Safety

WVAC Asks for Community Support for Its Operations

WVAC is on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. In addition, we are actively involved in the community we serve, as we provide:

 • Complimentary “Hands- Only” CPR training to residents
 • Standby assistance at local sporting and civic events
 • Safety education to Town organizations such as SafeRides
 • A monthly health awareness column for the Wilton Bulletin

WVAC is a team of more than 50 certified Emergency Medical Technicians and Emergency Medical Responders.
 • Our purpose is to provide the highest quality prehospital emergency medical care.
 • For 37 years, we have provided the primary emergency medical service in town.
 • Our volunteers donate 18, 500 service hours per year to the people of Wilton.
 • Our annual call volume is increasing at a rate of 9% annually (1,350 calls in 2012).

The Town of Wilton pays our Worker’sCompensation Insurance premium as required by State Statute, and less than 10% of ouroperating expenses. We depend on the generosity of the community we serve to help defraysuch expenses as:
 • The purchase ($250,000) and maintenance of our ambulances
 • The acquisition of technologically advanced medical and communications equipment
 • Continuing education and training for our members WVAC is a not for profit 501(c)(3), independent, tax-exempt, charitable organization. All donations are tax-deductible.

WVAC ask for the community's support keep this vital community service strong.

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