Frequently Asked Questions about Emergency Medical Services
1. What do the green and blue lights I see on cars mean?
While Ambulances, Fire Department vehicles, and police vehicles are equipped with familiar red
lights and sirens there are 2 other lights that are used in volunteer emergency services. Displaying
a green light shows that vehicle to be a vehicle driven by an emergency medical service worker.
Likewise, displaying a blue light shows the driver of that vehicle to be a member of a volunteer fire
department. If a car displays a running green light, that vehicle is headed either to the ambulance
bay to respond to an emergency medical call, or that the vehicle is responding directly to the scene
of the call. The same can be said for the fire department. If a running blue light is displayed, that
vehicle is headed either to a fire station to respond to an emergency or responding directly the
scene of an emergency. If you see a vehicle with these lights responding to an emergency please
understand that seconds count and yield to the right and wait for the vehicle to pass. We
understand that drivers are often in a hurry to reach their destination, but any help that we can get
to respond to a scene even 1 second earlier is very much appreciated. Thank you in advance.
2. When should I call 911?
911 is an emergency telephone number and should only be used in a true emergency situation.
However, if you are ever unsure as to whether or not your problem qualifies as an "emergency"
please call 911 and we will respond.
3. Where is Chester Volunteer Ambulance Corps located?
We currently operate out of our new bay. Our new bay is located on Laroe Road next to the
Highway Department and In front of Chester Commons Park. You can reach us by phone at
845-469-2721
1. What do the green and blue lights I see on cars mean?
While Ambulances, Fire Department vehicles, and police vehicles are equipped with familiar red
lights and sirens there are 2 other lights that are used in volunteer emergency services. Displaying
a green light shows that vehicle to be a vehicle driven by an emergency medical service worker.
Likewise, displaying a blue light shows the driver of that vehicle to be a member of a volunteer fire
department. If a car displays a running green light, that vehicle is headed either to the ambulance
bay to respond to an emergency medical call, or that the vehicle is responding directly to the scene
of the call. The same can be said for the fire department. If a running blue light is displayed, that
vehicle is headed either to a fire station to respond to an emergency or responding directly the
scene of an emergency. If you see a vehicle with these lights responding to an emergency please
understand that seconds count and yield to the right and wait for the vehicle to pass. We
understand that drivers are often in a hurry to reach their destination, but any help that we can get
to respond to a scene even 1 second earlier is very much appreciated. Thank you in advance.
2. When should I call 911?
911 is an emergency telephone number and should only be used in a true emergency situation.
However, if you are ever unsure as to whether or not your problem qualifies as an "emergency"
please call 911 and we will respond.
3. Where is Chester Volunteer Ambulance Corps located?
We currently operate out of our new bay. Our new bay is located on Laroe Road next to the
Highway Department and In front of Chester Commons Park. You can reach us by phone at
845-469-2721
