Recent News

Five Quad Recognized for Excellence at National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Conference
Five Quad is a New York State-certified ambulance agency operated by University at Albany students.

Five Quad Celebrates Half-Century of Service
University at Albany’s student-run volunteer ambulance agency, Five Quad, is celebrating 50 years of service this year.
Five Quad Students Answer the Call for Help in Rockland County
T.J. Broderick has proudly assisted members of the UAlbany community as an emergency medical technician (EMT) for the University’s student-run Five Quad Volunteer Ambulance Service since his freshmen year.
Awards
Five Quad has won various awards from the National Collegiate EMS Foundation (NCEMSF) through the years, including:
2025:
- EMS Ready Campus, Gold Tier
- HEARTSafe Campus Certification
- Striving for Excellence in Campus EMS Certification
- CPR Save Award
2022:
- HEARTSafe Campus Certification
- Striving for Excellence in Campus EMS Certification
2020:
- First Place in the Stryker EMS Skills Classic
- EMS Ready Campus, Silver Tier
2019:
- EMS Ready Campus, Silver Tier
- Striving for Excellence in Campus EMS Certification
2018:
- EMS Ready Campus, Bronze Tier
- HEARTSafe Campus Certification
2015: Collegiate EMS Organization of the Year