when city EMS was not available. In 1976, the Central Park Medical Rescue Squad purchased a used type II ambulance from Lenox Hill Hospital. This allowed them to become a full-fledged, transporting emergency medical unit. In 1979, the rescue squad incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation and was renamed the "Central Park Medical Unit." References External links Central Park Medical Unit website Central Park Medical Unit from VolunteerNYC.org Charities based in New York City Health charities in the United States Central Park Ambulance services in the United States Medical and health organizations based in New York City Emergency services in New York (state)