MAVAC Announces Survey Regarding New Ambulance Station Construction Project

The Marathon Area Volunteer Ambulance Corps (MAVAC) has announced a survey regarding their ambulance station construction project. According to MAVAC, the survey is critical in helping the agency secure grant funding through the Village of Marathons NY Forward Grant projects.

Those who take the survey will have the opportunity to express their support for the project, which would see a new facility located out of the flood plain on Route 11 just south of the village. 

The future ambulance station which will be located at 15 Broome Street in the Village of Marathon. The property is shovel ready he says with MAVAC owning the land with no loans or liens, acquired in 2021. The new facility will host three garage bays, a sleeping quarters for overnight crews, proper storage space including a medicine safe, and a state-of-the-art training center. 

The building will be located out of the FEMA flood zone and can be utilized as an operation center for major events such as flooding. The location of the facility will also provide quick access to I81. MAVAC currently operates out of the Marathon Fire Station.

You can take the survey HERE. The survey is open until October 10th.