• $100.00 per hour with a 4 hour minimum
• Events that occur on the following holidays will be $200.00/hour:
• New Year's Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
• Events that are scheduled with less than 2 weeks’ notice will be charged an administrative fee of $100.00

To schedule an ambulance standby, please call 610-828-3056.

Dr. Scott C. Savett, Chair of the Board of Directors, originally joined Whitemarsh Community Ambulance Association in 1991, the same year he became an EMT. Around the same time, Scott helped establish a campus EMS team at Ursinus College in Collegeville, PA, and was also affiliated with Lower Providence Ambulance and Trappe Fire Company Ambulance. Scott received his BS in chemistry in 1994 and subsequently enrolled in graduate school at Indiana University-Bloomington. In 1994 Scott founded IU-EMS, an organization dedicated to providing comprehensive pre-hospital education and service on IU's campus. Scott transferred to Clemson University in South Carolina in 1995 to continue his graduate studies in chemistry. He was an active volunteer with Clemson University Fire/EMS until his graduation with a PhD in analytical chemistry in 2000.

He returned to the Philadelphia area and re-joined Whitemarsh Ambulance in 2004. He has served as a Trustee, Vice-Chair, and Chair of the organization. He also serves as the Vice President of the National Collegiate EMS Foundation (NCEMSF), an organization dedicated to promoting and advocating for campus-based EMS. Scott keeps his patient care skills sharp as an EMT with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN). Professionally, Scott is a senior software analyst for Thermo Fisher Scientific, implementing Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) for pharmaceutical, environmental, clinical, and biotech laboratories.

Amy Snyder joined Whitemarsh Community Ambulance Association board in the spring of 2017. Amy currently lives in Conshohocken, but spent most of her life just down the Blue Route in Delaware County where she grew up in Glenolden. She earned a Bachelor’s of Social Work from West Chester University in 1997 which started her career of working with older adults. Amy then earned a Master of Science in Health Care Administration in 2006 to further her career as a nursing home administrator. She has always known since she started volunteering in nursing homes in the eighth grade that she wanted to work with older adults. Amy now holds the position of Director of Healthcare at The Hill at Whitemarsh, a prestigious continuing care retirement community in Whitemarsh. Amy also enjoys volunteering with an animal rescue that rescues dogs from India. She has adopted one of the dogs herself as a playmate for her other dog.

Bracken Babula joined the Whitemarsh Community Ambulance Association board in 2018. A native of Maine, Bracken has been a Whitemarsh resident since 2015. He is a primary care physician at Jefferson Internal Medicine Associates in Philadelphia. He earned his bachelors degree from Tufts University and his medical degree from Cornell University. In college, Bracken was the Director of Operations for Tufts Emergency Medical Services and a student dispatcher for the Tufts University Police Department. In their free time, Bracken and his wife, Alison, enjoy hiking with their dog or traveling to new places around the world.

Brian Kroker joined the Whitemarsh Community Ambulance Association board in 1990. A native of Lafayette Hill, Brian earned his Bachelor of Science degree in 1980. Professionally, Brian is Chief Operating Officer for Lindy Communities, a real estate company located in Jenkintown.

Brian has served on several non-profit boards, including the Pennsylvania Apartment Association.

Brian is an Emergency Medical Technician and volunteered on the ambulance, treating patients, for 27 years. He really enjoyed helping people in the community he has lived most of his life.

In his spare time, Brian enjoys tennis, the beach, traveling, and reading.

Dr. Thomas R. Riethof has been with Whitemarsh Community Ambulance Association for decades, joining the board in 1979. Tom was a certified Pennsylvania EMT for nearly 40 years -- from 1980 until 2018. He served as WCAA's Treasurer from 1994 through 2013.

He is native of Teplice-Sanove, Bohemia, Czech Republic. Tom received his bacheolor's degree from Manchester College (now Manchester University) North Manchester, in 1949 with majors in Physics and Chemistry. He subsequently attended Purdue University (West Lafayette, Indiana) where he earned a master's degree (1951) and PhD (1954) in Physical Chemistry.

Tom served in the US Army Medical Service Corps 1954-1956, Walter Reed AMC Washington DC, performing biochemistry research. Starting in 1952 he worked as an aerospace scientist for General Electric's Aerospace Division in Philadelphia and Valley Forge, PA, retiring in 1992.

He is an amateur radio operator W3CQC who volunteered in disaster response in natural disasters flood in Johnstown PA and Hurricane Agnes, Wilkesbarre PA in the 1970's as an AF-MARS (military affiliated radio system) operator. He remains a licensed HAM operator, AFA3TH.

No a stranger to volunteerism, Tom joined both American Red Cross Disaster Services and Whitemarsh Community Ambulance Association in 1979. He has responded with the American Red Cross to Florida for Hurricane Andrew (1992) and El Segundo, CA (1994). Locally, Tom served as the Red Cross disaster chair for the Norristown area and then for the Abington area 1979 to 1989.

Tom is an active member and church/day-care treasurer of Philadelphia First Church of the Brethren in Wyndmoor,PA. His hobbies include birding, travelling, and now mostly ham and AFMARS radio.

Josh Rudolph joined the Whitemarsh Community Ambulance Association board in 2019 after residing in the Township for over a decade. While growing up in neighboring Upper Dublin, Josh developed a desire to help the community. He volunteered with the Community Ambulance Association of Ambler as a junior member and later became an EMT. Currently he volunteers with the Lupus Foundation of America and serves as a conflict attorney for the Court of Common Pleas in Montgomery County.

Josh received his bachelor’s degree from Washington and Jefferson College. Following college, he owned and operated a restaurant in Doylestown, PA and worked as a political strategist/campaign manager for local, state and federal elected officials and major trade associations building grassroots supports throughout the Country. After starting a family, Josh returned to school attaining his Juris Doctorate from the Widener University School of Law in Delaware, where he graduated with Pro Bono Distinction.

In his spare time, Josh enjoys reading about military and government history. He is an avid music and sports fan. His hobbies include playing golf, hiking, camping and spending time with his wife, three sons (who attend school in the Colonial School District), and their dog, Rocky.

Pete Specos joined Whitemarsh Community Ambulance Association in 1989. Over the years, Pete has had stints as a career staff member and as a volunteer. Joining as an EMT, with the support of WCAA, he advanced to become a Paramedic in 1991. During his time at WCAA, he has sat on the Board of Directors and served on many committees as his skills were identified. Throughout the years, he has been affiliated with other local EMS and Fire agencies as well.

Following graduating from Northeast Catholic High School in 1983, he immediately started his EMS career with a local community ambulance located in Philadelphia. Presently, he lives in Philadelphia where he has served the citizens of the city as a Paramedic for over 24 years. When not serving in an EMS capacity, he enjoys traveling, fishing, and always a good eatery.

Karen Speers joined the Whitemarsh Community Ambulance Association board in 1989. Through the years, she has held various roles in the organization, including secretary and trustee. Following 26 years of service as an EMT, she has remained active with the squad on the board of directors.

Karen holds a Bachelor’s degree in early/elementary education with a minor in psychology.

Joseph Tropiano joined the Whitemarsh Community Ambulance Association board in 2021. A native of Ambler, PA Joe earned his bachelor’s degree from the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame. Joe later passed the CPA exam in the State of PA. Professionally, Joe is a Principal at the public accounting firm Siana Carr O’Connor and Lynam in Paoli, PA.

Joe grew up in family businesses and continues to enjoy his role as a trusted advisor to many closely held family businesses. Joe is also the Treasurer of Plymar Swim Club in Plymouth Meeting, PA and a member of the finance committee for St. Philip Neri School and Church in Lafayette Hill, PA. Joe enjoys spending his free time traveling and golfing with his wife Megan and their three kids.

Robert Wyatt was born and raised in Yeadon PA, however he has been a Whitemarsh Township resident for 13 years. Rob has worked locally at Sunrise Senior Living, as the Maintenance coordinator since March of 2000.

In early 2007, Rob became an EMT to enable his desire to give back to the community. In 2008 Rob fulfilled his plan to give back by joining the ambulance squad where he has been consistently running as a volunteer ever since. In 2017 Rob stepped into a different role as a board member for the organization. Rob has been made the head of the building committee and is an invaluable part of the organization.

In Rob's free time, his primary interest is spending time with his family, followed by running, working with his hands, and of course, saving lives as a volunteer as a EMT.

Steve Savett joined the Whitemarsh Community Ambulance Association in 2017. A native of Lancaster, PA, Steve moved to Philadelphia in 1950. He graduated from Temple University in 1968 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a concentration in accounting. Steve sat for and passed the CPA exam in 1970 and is a lifetime member of both The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and The Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Steve's career in accounting spanned the gamut from a staff accountant in an international CPA firm to partner in a small local firm, plus a stint in private industry as Director of Accounting for a national real estate investment firm. He is now semi-retired.

Steve married his soul mate, Fredda, in 1968. Steve and his family moved to Whitemarsh Township in 1975 and raised two sons that attended Colonial School District schools and graduated from Plymouth Whitemarsh High School.

In their spare time, Steve and Fredda enjoy traveling and volunteering at Cradles to Crayons. Cradles to Crayons is a nonprofit with locations in Philadelphia, Boston, and Chicago, that provides children from birth through age 12, living in homeless or low-income situations, with the essential items they need to thrive. Steve works in the baby gear department, cleaning and refurbishing items such as car seats, strollers, and portable cribs. Steve uses his innate curiosity with how things operate to figure out how to open, close, and disassemble these items. Steve is also a home improvement fan, having redone complete bathrooms and many tiling projects around the house.

Steve and Fredda have visited over 14 National Parks during their domestic travels. They have also traveled in Europe, Israel, and Jordan.

John Coogan was born and raised in the Norristown area and graduated from Temple University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice in 1981. He has been an EMT since 1979 and joined WCAA in 1992. Through the years, he has served in various board positions and assumed the role of Treasurer in 2013.

Recently, John retired from a forty-year career in law enforcement and continues working as a part-time instructor for the Montgomery County Fire Academy. He is also an instructor for the Montgomery County Community College and the Temple University Police Academies.

John and his wife, Sally, have lived in Whitemarsh Township for the last thirty years, and have two sons and a daughter. Both sons became members of WCAA and currently work for Fire and EMS agencies. John and Sally enjoy international travel and visiting gardening nurseries.

Fran Dougherty joined the Whitemarsh Community Ambulance Association board in 2020. A native of Philadelphia, Fran has been a Whitemarsh resident since 2012. She is a Family Nurse Practitioner at Braskem America focusing on Occupational Health. She earned her bachelor's degree at Villanova University, and her Master's degree at Marshall University.

Fran has practiced in Occupational and Corporate health, Geriatric Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine and Cardiology. She has taught BCLS CPR training and ALA Tobacco cessation programs. She is passionate about workers' safety, well-being, and job satisfaction. She has been involved in the Colonial School District as a volunteer.

In her free time, Fran, her husband Brian, and her children Caitlin and Colum enjoy traveling to new places, biking, and exploring the Ft. Washington State Park with their dog Griffin.

Matt Butler joined the Whitemarsh Community Ambulance Association board in 2018.

Matt got his start in EMS as an EMT in 1992 and became a paramedic in 1995. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Health Services Management and a master's degree in Disaster Medicine and Management, both from Philadelphia University.

Professionally, Matt is Emergency Preparedness Manager for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). He is also an part-time faculty member at Jefferson University.

Matt enjoys fly fishing and being a volleyball dad for his two daughters.