The HMZA is completely stocked with supplies and equipment. It undergoes a mandatory inspection by the Pennsylvania Department of Health adminstered by EMS of Northeastern Pennsylvania every three years. Due to the distance to "local" hospitals and mutal aid ambulances, the Commander and crew have decided to utilize a lot more supplies and equipment than what is required.
We are right in your community and we can respond fast.
When you contribute to the HMZA you will never get any addition bills from us for basic services
we have chosen to stock the ambulance with much more that is required to be able to serve the community with
any type of emergency right here in the community.
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Who we are
In 1985 a group of residents of Exeter Township, Luzerne County decided that the Township needed an ambulance to respond to emergencies in the Township and surrounding communities. The Harding Mt Zion Community Ambulance Association was born. The Ambulance began running calls in a used ambulance with a few Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT's) and other dedicated personnel.
We are a 100% volunteer organization, dedicated to serving Exeter Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania and the surrounding communities. We have between 160-180 calls per year.
The Mt Zion Bicentennial Volunteer Fire Company has been assisting the Harding Mt Zion Ambulance since July, 2013, providing mutual aid for all medical calls in Exeter Township. They assist with lifting, getting supplies, and providing medical care. This is such a great additional asset to the residents of Exeter Township, expediting medical care and transport. The combined effort of both departments has truly made a difference in the outcomes of several of our patients. Thank you, Mt Zion Fire & Rescue.
Our community heros
Gary began running calls with the HMZA when he was 16 years old, soon after earning his EMT certification.
Several years after graduating from college, he was elected to the position of First Assistant Commander of our ambulance and was elected Commander in 2000 where he continues to serve.
Gary currently works as an RN with a large, Pennsylvania based hospital system.
He joined the HMZA in 2021 as an EMT.
Formally an EMT for 14 year's in Ridgefield NJ & Edgewater NJ.
He is married with 1 daughter and 1 grandson.
She retired after 40 years long term nursing for Luzerne county.
In 2021 she became an EMT for HMZA.
A resident of Harding for 10 yrs she has 4 children and 6 grandchildren.
Wendy joined the Harding Mt. Zion Ambulance in 2005 after completing her emergency medical technician training at Luzerne County Community College.
Currently, she works as a registered nurse in a Special Care Unit; a critical care step down unit at a hospital and volunteers at the Mt Zion Bicentennial Volunteer Fire Company.
She is also an American Red Cross and American Heart Association CPR instructor and is a secondary instructor in the EMS Department at Luzerne County Community College EMT program.
In addition to being a:
She plays league softball during summer & fall and is a mother to 2.
She joined the HMZA in 2021 as an EMT.
Formally an EMT for 14 year's in Ridgefield NJ & Edgewater NJ.
She is married with 1 daughter and 1 grandson.
He participates as an EVO for the HMZA.
He is a Table Officer for the Mt. Zion FD
A Life Member of the Fire Dept of the United States Navy
He is a Teacher and enjoys servicing his country and community all while being a father of 2.
Bob has been volunteering with the Harding Mt Zion Ambulance since 2008.
He also volunteers as chief of Mt Zion Bicentennial Volunteer Fire Company.
Some general questions that come up from time to time
It helps us purchase the extra things we need to help support the community. Upgrade equipment. Supplies for the ambulance.
When we do any kind of run we need to offset our costs by charging your insurance company. However, in many cases the insurance doesn't cover all of the costs. When you make a contribution to the ambulance association we wave any of those changes not covered by insurance. Think of it as your secondary insurance for ambulance services.
Easy! To be part of the crew you can go to the application link below. Download the pdf, fill it out and mail it back to us or email to info@hmza.org. Application link
Pictures from our activites in the community.
You can send us basic questions using the contact form below. If this is an emergency please call 911.
P.O. Box 3143, West Pittston, Pa. 18643
info@hmza.org
(570) 299-3888
Welcome to HMZA