Plymouth Volunteer Ambulance Corps James Dubowsky Training Center
Celebrating over 50 Years of Service to:
Plymouth - Terryville - Pequabuck
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About Us
Plymouth Volunteer Ambulance Corps was established in 1968 to provide emergency medical services to the Town of Plymouth, CT. Including Terryville, Pequabuck, Plymouth Village. We also provide mutual aid service to the Town of Thomaston and the City of Bristol. Our professional crew is made up of members of the community as well as surrounding towns. We’re proud to be a volunteer-run organization. Our EMTs and support staff are your neighbors, friends, and coworkers who donate their time and skills—not for a paycheck, but out of a deep commitment to care for our community.
The James Dubowsky Training Center was dedicated July 11, 2025 honoring current Chief James Dubowsky. Jim’s journey in emergency services began in 1979 when he joined PVAC as an EMT. His unwavering dedication to the community saw him rise through the ranks, eventually serving as chief. His career expanded into law enforcement when he joined the Plymouth Police Department, where he retired with distinction as a Detective Sergeant.
As an EMS instructor, Jim has shaped the careers of hundreds—perhaps thousands—of EMTs who now serve communities across the nation. In 2023, he returned as chief of PVAC, breathing new life into the organization where his path first began.
Recognizing the need to grow future responders, Jim launched EMT training classes in 2024. Under his leadership, the PVAC facility has transformed into not just an ambulance headquarters, but a thriving center for education and emergency service excellence.
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File of Life
The "File of Life" is a method of ensuring First Responders are aware of critical medical information in the event of an emergency. Usually, this is placed on your refrigerator with the built-in magnet!
Should you be unable to coherently communicate with medical personnel, this allows us have quick access to medical information you feel is most important to your care.
Examples include: Recent medical history such as surgery, medications, allergies and emergency contacts!
Volunteers Needed!
We are currently looking for new members to join our dedicated team!
As a first responder you will be able to serve your community, learn more about emergency services and become part of a caring and dedicated team!
Plymouth/Terryville is a Heart Safe Community!!
Plymouth/Terryville is a Heart Safe Community!!
Special Thanks to Dr. Bonnie-Marie Doughty-Jenkins PVAC Board of Directors-President in Partnership with Eli Terry Jr. Middle School and PVAC volunteers who have actively participated in teaching hands only CPR to students, teachers, and faculty for the past 27 years.
Special Thanks to Our Generous Donors
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