BVAC Rescue Response Training Center - Premier Training for First Responders, Community, Police, Fire Department, and our Military.

Saving Lives Together — One Skill at a Time!

BVAC Rescue Response Training Center, proudly known as the Bayside Volunteer Ambulance Corps®, in partnership with Medicine in Bad Places, provides high-quality emergency response training for today’s rapidly evolving world. Our mission supports the community, prehospital first responders, law enforcement, fire departments, and individuals seeking professional, lifesaving skills. Join us on a powerful learning journey where new opportunities to grow, serve, and save lives are always within reach.

Premier Certification Programs

American Heart Association (AHA) Courses

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Upcoming Classes

Upcoming Courses

Feb

17

EPA Lead Inspector Initial
EPA Certification
BVAC Rescue Response Training Center
Price: $600.00

Feb

21

18-Hour NYS CCW Course | Bayside Queens Concealed Carry Training (BVAC*)
NRA Courses
BVAC Rescue Response Training Center
Price: $399.00

Feb

22

Virtual Pet First Aid & Emergency Response Training
Pet First Aid & CPR
BVAC Rescue Response Training Center
Price: Contact Us to Inquire About Classes

Feb

28

First Response Essentials
Other Courses
BVAC Rescue Response Training Center
Price: $299.00

Mar

01

ACLS Certification Course | AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Training (Queens - BVAC*)
American Heart Association Courses
BVAC Rescue Response Training Center
Price: $295.00

Mar

02

EPA Lead Risk Assessor Initial
EPA Certification
BVAC Rescue Response Training Center
Price: $400.00

Mar

07

18-Hour NYS CCW Course | Bayside Queens Concealed Carry Training (BVAC)
NRA Courses
BVAC Rescue Response Training Center
Price: $399.00

Mar

14

Become a CPR Instructor | AHA Instructor Certification – Queens, NY
American Heart Association Courses
BVAC Rescue Response Training Center
Price: $325.00

Mar

16

EPA Lead Inspector Initial
EPA Certification
BVAC Rescue Response Training Center
Price: $600.00

Apr

11

EPA Lead Worker Initial Course (Spanish)
EPA Certification
BVAC Rescue Response Training Center
Price: 450.00

Featured Courses

Featured Courses: BVAC brings together a diverse, passionate team of instructors who combine real-world experience with an engaging, supportive teaching style—delivering practical skills, clear guidance, and confidence you can use immediately, whether you’re brand new or looking to sharpen your abilities.

18 Hour Concealed Carry Safety Course (CCW)

AHA BLS CPR | AED Course

First Response Essentials Course

TECC Course

Firearm Safety

Our new Firearm Safety Division is a full-service training and permit-support program built around safety, professionalism, and real-world readiness—enhanced by tactical first aid education, including TECC, PHTLS, and TCCC principles.

Who Should Take These Courses

The Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR | AED course is essential for healthcare providers, first responders, and anyone seeking foundational life-saving skills. Ideal for nurses, EMTs, and medical professionals, it covers cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) use, enabling effective response in cardiac emergencies.

Our Partners

BVAC Rescue Response Training Center works with a select network of affiliated partners specializing in firearms licensing assistance, environmental safety certification, tactical medicine, and emergency response training.

These collaborations ensure our students receive real-world expertise, high-quality instruction, and access to comprehensive services that support public safety and community resilience.