Member Benefits

The Blanket Newsletter

Members receive a subscription to the Association’s newsletter. The newsletter features information on State EMS Council Activities, legislation, and Association, district and member squad activities. Also included are articles on nonprofit management, news, and trends in EMS, first response and rescue. Click here to view our archive of older copies of The Blanket.

For discounted price offerings members can contact Nancy Hauss at Brady Publishing, for purchases at 518-478-9888 for her office voice mail call: 888-877-7824 ext. 1237 or e-mail at: nancy_hauss@prenhall.com

Broadview Networks

Broadview Networks provides a broad array of business grade communications solutions – including voice services (Pots Lines, T1’s & PRI’s), Internet and Voice Over IP based solutions with premium quality hardware.  We offer highly cost-effective (up to 30% savings over other service providers) solutions for small and medium-sized business clients, with 24/7 Support.   Our Office Suite solution can provide businesses with new Telephones at little or no additional cost to there monthly communications bills.   To find out how Broadview Networks can help your Department/Squad contact: Jason Kitt at jkitt@broadviewnet.com or call him at 631-512-9217 (indicate Department membership in the New York State Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Association and mention this notice).

A 15% discount from the original retail and everyday value price on all merchandise at Brooks Brothers U.S. branded stores nationwide, by phone or online at www.BrooksBrothers.com.  To take advantage of the benefit, interested members can complete the online enrollment form on the above mentioned website.  A corporate membership card will be provided upon completion of registration.  

Digitech Computer Inc., which was established in 1984, provides medical transportation software and billing services.  They specialize on ambulance billing in New York.  They give NYSVARA members a discount for their services.  Please contact Susan Mancinni at 914-239-4938 for more details. 

ESS has a comprehensive computer database system that manages the administrative activities such as call tracking, human resources, CME tracking, equipment inventory, LOSAP monitoring, vehicle maintenance, personnel scheduling and donor tracking. To obtain more information, contact Bill Prinzivalli at 201-934-0125 or go to their web site:  www.EmergencyServicesSoftware.com.

Grey Goose Graphics

Grey Goose Graphics provides our members discounted graphic design, corporate identity, branding, marketing & web development services. Grey Goose has managed our web site and provided exemplary customer service to NYSVARA since 2006. 

Visit them on the web at www.GreyGooseGraphics.com.

Be sure to mention your membership status at the time of the intial contact to take advanage of our special pricing schedule.

All members of our organization can receive JEMS Magazine at a discount. Click here! (Offer ends 12/31/11)

Liberty Mutual Insurance

NYSVARA members have access to a discount on Auto and Home Insurance.  Any member, who uses Liberty Mutual as their home and auto insurer, should call their representative and ask about obtaining the benefit discount under the “Group Savings Plan.”

Home of the Fallen EMT/Paramedic Dress Uniform Program is happy to extend to members of the NYSVARA a 10% discount on both its EMT Class ‘A’ and EMT Honor Guard Uniform Package. Lighthouse takes pride the color match of its uniforms which are made from tropical worsted wool, the same material that the U.S. Navy uses for their summer uniforms. To receive more information about their products please go to www.lighthouseuniform.com or call Steve Cohen at 206-213-0894 (indicate your membership in the New York State Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Association and mention this notice).

National Income Life Insurance Co. (NILCO) is providing our individual members with a $2,000 Accidental Death Benefit. They also have other discounted benefits programs such as prescription drug plan, vision care, chiropractic and podiatry available for our members.

Tired of paying full catalog prices? Squad (organizational) and EMS Service Sponsoring members also are eligible for membership in the North Central EMS Cooperative, a nation-wide buying cooperative, best cost pricing discount program – a $75 value included free with your NYSVARA membership (NYSVARA is the NYS affiliate of the coop).

NYSVARA’s affiliation with the NCEMSC can help you! The NCEMSC assists members in providing cost-effective, quality service by negotiating discounted contracts for the following equipment and supplies: Ambulances * Billing & Collection Services * Cardiac Monitors/Defibrillators * EMS Legal Services & Seminars * Fleet Fuel Cards * Medical Supplies & Equipment * Promotional Clothing & Items.

NYSVARA’s relationship with the NCEMSC allows members to purchase quality supplies and equipment at the industry’s best prices. Your involvement is important. We encourage you to explore all the NCEMSC contracts, you can SAVE valuable dollars!

Visit http://www.ncemsc.org/ or NYSVARA members can go directly to the member's only site http://members.ncemsc.org/. You may also call 888-603-4426 or e-mail them at office@ncemsc.org.

If your department wishes to have this benefit activated please e-mail NYSVARA at execvicepresident@nysvara.org and we will update your status with the NCEMSC.

NYSVARA Scholarship

The NYSVARA annually provides up to three scholarships to applicants who are members (youth or adult) of a member of a squad in good standing in the NYSVARA. These scholarships must be used by applicants to furthering their education in an accredited institution of higher education. Depending upon funding these scholarships range from $500.00 to $1,000.00. For additional information click here for an application.

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The shamuclub allows our members to receive discounts and benefits at all Anheuser Bush Parks (Sea World, Bush Gardens, Sesame Place, etc.).  Visit http://www.shamuclub.com Members use our company code (1546258) to sign up and become an individual member and receive discounted travel, entrance to the parks. and coupons that can be used at the park.

Go to their “user friendly” web site specifically for the Association: www.sprint.bz/nysvara A 22% monthly discount is offered on select regularly priced rate plans. You may have up to 5 lines per account all with 22% discount! Additionally only for NYSVARA members receive a $50.00 Gift Card & Accessory Pack with any new line activation by using their site mentioned here or by calling: 866-212-4471.

This is a great opportunity for our members who currently have Sprint Nextel service or are looking to save money on their cell phone service to take advantage of this new member benefit. If you have any questions, please contact Guy Lister at guy.lister@sprint.com

These outlet centers give our members who present  a NYSVARA membership card at the Customer Service Office a free coupon book (normally a $10 value), which allows the buyer to receive discounts at all participating stores at the locations.