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250						<p>We began Union Volunteer Emergency Service in 1972 and began operations with our first ambulance, bought by the Town of Union, in 1973. Our first call was on June 1.</p>
251<p>As time passed, we realized we needed more advanced training and extended our training services to other ambulance squads in the area. We trained and certified emergency medical technicians, and began community cardiopulmonary resuscitation courses.</p>
252<p>We helped establish similar volunteer squads in Vestal, Chenango, and across Broome County.</p>
253<p>By 1975, the West Endicott Fire Department had discontinued its ambulance service in favor of UVES. At the same time, we began advanced life support services with a heart monitor donated by United Health Services. By 1976, we began service in Johnson City, too.</p>
254<p>We’ve been operating around the clock since then, responding to more than 11,000 calls a year.</p>
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