About Valley Ambulance Authority

📍 Headquarters: 3550 University Blvd, Moon Township, PA 15108
📞 Dispatch: 412-262-2620
📞 Business Office: 412-262-2621 (Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM)

Pioneers in Public EMS

Founded in 1972, Valley Ambulance Authority (VAA) became the first municipal ambulance authority in the United States. Today, we proudly provide emergency medical services (EMS) and non-emergency medical transportation to:

  • Moon Township

  • Coraopolis Borough

  • Crescent Township

  • Neville Island

  • Designated areas of Pittsburgh International Airport

Locally Governed, Professionally Operated

Each participating municipality appoints representatives to the VAA Board of Directors, ensuring responsive leadership and consistent service oversight across our communities.

What began as a volunteer-based operation has evolved into a highly trained, technology-driven EMS system, staffed by more than 70 dedicated professionals—including:

  • Paramedics

  • Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs)

  • Dispatchers

  • Administrative and support staff

Fleet & Equipment

Our reliable and ready fleet includes:

🚑 7 Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU) Ambulances
🚐 4 Wheelchair-Accessible Transport Vans
🚓 1 Paramedic/Supervisor Response Vehicle

All field staff are certified by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and complete ongoing, rigorous continuing education to stay on the leading edge of prehospital care.

Every emergency call is staffed by an Advanced Life Support (ALS) crew—consisting of at least one paramedic and one EMT—to ensure skilled, immediate care on scene.

Funding & Nonprofit Status

Valley Ambulance Authority is a nonprofit municipal authority and an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

💡 We do not receive any municipal tax revenue.
Instead, we are funded by:

  • Community subscription fees

  • Insurance reimbursements

  • Donations from individuals and businesses

Annual Call Volume

Together with our partner, Quaker Valley Ambulance Authority (QVAA), we respond to over 10,000 calls each year, including:

📈 ~9,000 Emergency Ambulance Responses
📈 ~1,000 Wheelchair Van Transports

Support Our Mission

Your contributions help us continue providing vital, lifesaving services to our community.
🎁 Click here to make a donation to VAA

Board of Directors Public Meetings

The Valley Ambulance Authority (VAA) Board of Directors meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m., except December, when no meeting is held.

Meetings take place at:
Valley Ambulance Authority Headquarters
3550 University Boulevard
Moon Township, PA 15108

Members of the public are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Click here to view the next Board meeting agenda (Posted 24 hours in advance)