Officers

Jason Hoffman- Chief of the Department

Chief Hoffman started his membership at Bay Shore Brightwaters Rescue Ambulance (BSBRA) at the young age of 15. Chief Hoffman over the years has responded on more then 2000 EMS calls, held the ranks of Captain, Second Assistant Chief, and First Assistant Chief.

Chief Hoffman became an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in 1999. In 2005 Chief Hoffman attended Stony Brooks Paramedic Program and received his Paramedic certification.

Chief Hoffman attended York College of Pennsylvania where he received his Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice. While in college Chief Hoffman joined his local Fire Companies Ambulance Company and moved up through the ranks. Eventually he became Captain of the Ambulance Company which is the highest ranking ambulance officer within the company. 

Currently Chief Hoffman is employed at Stony Brook University Medical Center as a Paramedic. His duties include being part of a critical care transport team for the only level one trauma center (tertiary care facility) in Suffolk County. In February of 2007 Chief Hoffman was trained as a Flight Paramedic.

William Froehlich- First Assistant Chief

Chief Froehlich has been an EMT for over seven years and has been active in EMS since 1998. After joining Bay Shore Brightwaters Rescue Ambulance (BSBRA) in 2003, he quickly climbed through the ranks from Captain up to Second Assistant Chief in June of 2006.

One of Chief Froehlich’s many responsibilities includes overseeing the membership and is charge of Recruitment.  Chief Froehlich is currently a CEVO instructor, HAZMAT Operations and EVOC certified.

Prior to Chief Froehlich’s membership at BSBRA, Chief Froehlich attended York College of Pennsylvania, earning a Bachelors Degree in Business Management. While Chief Froehlich attended college he was involved in EMS. He worked his way up to Lieutenant of the local Fire Departments Ambulance Company.

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  50th Anniversary Day

  August 3, 2008

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  BSBRA Bike Team

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  Competition

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  Bay Shore Summit

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  St Patrick's Day 2009

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  Youth Squad Pancake Breakfast 2009

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  2009 Fishing Trip

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  Youth Squad at Work

  We teach our Youth Squad at an NYS EMT level. Most Youth Squad members go on to join the ranks of the regular membership.

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  Great South Bay Run 2009

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  Chief of Department, Jason Hoffman

  Drill at Bay Shore Marina which was a multi-agency drill and evacuation from Fire Island.

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  Remsco Dinner 2009

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Bay Shore Brightwaters Rescue Ambulance is a non-profit, all volunteer organization whose purpose is to serve the emergency medical needs of the 65,000 residents of Bay Shore, Brightwaters, and West Bay Shore.

Working in conjunction with the Bay Shore Fire Department, Suffolk County Police Department, New York State Troopers, Suffolk County Park Police, United States Coast Guard, MTA Police and others, BSBRA responded to over 3,700 alarms last year. On call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, our members respond to emergency 911 calls ranging from motor vehicle accidents to major illnesses as well as standbys for fires, football games, marathons, etc.

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