Suffield Volunteer Ambulance Association Celebrates 50 Years

In 2026, the Suffield Volunteer Ambulance Association (SVAA) proudly marks 50 years of service to the Suffield community. For five decades, SVAA providers have delivered high-quality, compassionate, and progressive emergency medical care to our residents. As we celebrate this milestone anniversary, we invite the community to join us for two special events in March that both honor our history and invest in our future.

Music Bingo – March 7
Kick off the celebration with a fun and energetic evening of Music Bingo on Friday, March 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion in Enfield.

Gather your friends, test your music knowledge, and enjoy a lively night out while supporting your local ambulance service. Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 at the door.

All proceeds from the event will go directly to the SVAA Capital Endowment Fund, which supports future capital needs such as ambulance replacement, lifesaving equipment and facility improvements. As emergency medical technology continues to advance, maintaining modern, reliable equipment ensures we remain ready to respond 24/7 with the highest standards of care.

To purchase advance tickets, contact any SVAA member or email our office at svaa@suffieldems.org.

Free Overdose Prevention Seminar – March 19
On Thursday, March 19 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., SVAA will host a free community seminar on overdose prevention at the Zak Ambulance Center, located at 205 Bridge Street in Suffield.

This important educational program will be presented by our community partners at Amplify and will focus on recognizing the signs of overdose, understanding risk factors, and learning how to respond effectively in an emergency. Substance use continues to impact communities across the country, and proactive education remains one of the most powerful tools in saving lives.

Every attendee will receive a free overdose prevention kit.

This seminar reflects SVAA’s ongoing commitment not only to emergency response, but also to prevention, education and community partnership.

50 Years of Service — Looking Ahead
Since 1976, SVAA has evolved alongside the needs of our community—embracing innovation, strengthening training, and building a team of dedicated providers committed to excellence. These anniversary events celebrate our past while reinforcing our commitment to the next 50 years of service.

We hope you will join us in celebrating this milestone. Whether you come out for Music Bingo or attend the overdose prevention seminar—or both—you are helping strengthen emergency medical care in Suffield for generations to come. We look forward to many more celebrations and events throughout the year!