Stratford EMS in the news
911 Do’s and Don’ts by: JP Sredzinski, Stratford Communications Supervisor April is National 9-1-1 Education Month, and the National 9-1-1 Education Coalition is encouraging public safety officials, schools, government officials and industry leaders to engage in this national effort to educate the general public about the importance and appropriate use of 9-1-1 services. The Town of…
April is National 9-1-1 Education Month April is National 9-1-1 Education Month, and the National 9-1-1 Education Coalition is encouraging public safety officials, schools, government officials and industry leaders to engage in this national effort to educate the general public about the importance and appropriate use of 9-1-1 services. To support this endeavor, the Coalition…
Stratford Participates in Opioid Crisis Forum On Thursday evening, March 3, 2016, Town of Stratford Public Safety, Health and Youth Services Personnel joined with Shelton and Monroe to host an Opioid Crisis Forum which was well attended by many citizens from across the State of Connecticut and New York. Among those panelists in attendance from Stratford…
Emergency responders fighting hard against overdose deaths
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Michael Loiz, EMS Director Stratford EMS 203-385-4060 [email protected] Stratford EMS designated a Safe Place for Youth Outreach program provides immediate help and safety for all youth in crisis Stratford, CT (01/22/2016) – Stratford EMS is now a designated Safe Place. SEMS will display the yellow and black Safe Place sign, which signifies…
Stratford Santas Hundreds of kids get toys, clothes through Sterling House program By Melvin Mason on December 23, 2015 – Stratford Star Hundreds of kids throughout Stratford will wake up on Christmas morning with toys and other gifts thanks to the generosity of neighbors. Volunteers spread joy and smiles on Saturday as part of the…
Stratford EMS purchases new Van style ambulance Stratford, CT (12/22/2015) – Stratford EMS is pleased to announce the acquisition of a new ambulance. This will be Stratford EMS’s first new van style ambulance since 2010. 911 requests for EMS services have been increasing each year. Stratford EMS is expected to finish 2015 having responded to…
Stratford EMS Director named 2016 National Parent Heart Watch Hero for his work in Stratford promoting HEARTSafe and AED’s among Stratford Youth.
The Town of Stratford, CT and Atrus, Inc, have announced a new partnership aimed at saving lives in the community with the addition of Atrus’ AED Link™ system. This new information system will assist 9-1-1 dispatchers in helping callers locate life-saving automated external defibrillators (AEDs) available near sudden cardiac arrest victims. With AED Link™ 9-1-1, dispatchers can instantly view the location of registered AEDs near the scene of sudden cardiac arrest emergencies and instruct bystanders to retrieve one in time to help save a life.
“Bunnie” McQuilton wins another volunteer award! Stratford EMS would like to congratulate Helen “Bunnie” McQuilton on receiving word of yet another volunteer award! In January 2012, Bunnie was awarded the David Felner Caregiver award for her outstanding care and compassion for cancer patients. Bunnie is a 28 year veteran of the Stratford Emergency Medical service as…
