NYS CCW Training Course

Bayside Volunteer Ambulance Corps® (BVAC) started in 1955 as a grassroots emergency response organization. Today, transformed into BVAC Rescue Response Training Center, it operates as an authorized training facility delivering nationally recognized certifications across emergency medicine, firearms safety, and public safety preparedness.

Located at 214-29 42nd Avenue, Bayside, Queens, NY 11361, the facility serves New York City and surrounding areas with hands-on instruction from instructors with real emergency services experience.

The flagship offering is the state-mandated 18-Hour NYS CCW course — required for anyone applying for a concealed carry permit in New York. The program covers:

• •Handgun safety fundamentals
• •State and federal firearms laws
• •Marksmanship principles
• •Responsible carry practices
• •Live-fire training component

• •Price: $399.00 | NRA-certified instructors ensure all instruction meets national safety standards while complying with New York State requirements.

BVAC is an authorized AHA training site offering:

• •BLS CPR & AED Certification — $84.99 | For healthcare providers, first responders, and civilians
• •ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) — $295.00 | For healthcare professionals
• •AHA BLS CPR Instructor Certification — $325.00 | Train others in life-saving skills
• •PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) — For pediatric emergency response

All courses emphasize evidence-based guidelines and hands-on practice with real equipment.

In partnership with Medicine in Bad Places, BVAC delivers NAEMT-accredited trauma training:

These courses use scenario-based, realistic training that translates directly to emergency situations.

• •EPA Lead & Mold Certifications ($400–$600) — Environmental safety compliance, offered in English and Spanish
• •Pet First Aid & CPR ($105) — Available virtual format
• •First Response Essentials ($299) — Community preparedness for families and workplaces
• •Citizen First Responder Course — Critical skills for medical emergencies and traumatic injuries before professional help arrives

BVAC emphasizes what actually works:

• •Situational awareness under pressure
• •Rapid decision-making in chaos
• •Teamwork and communication
• •Confidence built through hands-on practice

Instructors bring firsthand experience from emergency services, healthcare, and public safety — not just textbook knowledge.

The training center includes multiple dedicated spaces:

• •Classroom 1 & 2 — Full-size instruction rooms
• •Conference Room — Group meetings and advanced training
• •Live-fire range access — For CCW course requirements

• •Office Hours: Monday–Saturday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Sunday: Closed

• •Phone: (718) 631-3333

• •Address: 214-29 42nd Avenue, Bayside, New York 11361

"Prepared people save lives — and preparedness starts with training." — BVAC Mission

BVAC serves:

• •Parents and caregivers
• •Teachers and school staff
• •Workplace safety teams
• •Faith-based organizations
• •First responders and security professionals
• •Individuals seeking personal preparedness
• •New and experienced gun owners (CCW students)

BVAC partners with:

• •American Heart Association
• •National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT)
• •Clearview Concealed Carry, Inc. (CCW licensing assistance)
• •CNS Environmental (EPA certifications)
• •Medicine in Bad Places (tactical medicine)

These partnerships ensure students receive expert instruction and access to comprehensive services.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, BVAC reinvests in community education and public safety initiatives. The organization has discontinued ambulance and transport services to focus entirely on high-quality training delivery.

70 years of service. A new chapter of training excellence.