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Stratford EMS – A look back at the past 5 years

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The past five years have yielded tremendous advancements in the Stratford emergency medical services system in five key areas. Performance, technology, safety, standards compliance and community outreach.   While call volume has increased, We are passing fewer calls to mutual aid than in previous years.  This means that today, Stratford residents receive services from Stratford…

The Business of Stratford EMS

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The Business of Stratford EMS Stratford Star  |  09/05/14  |  Kevin Giasullo, EMS Administrator Four questions we’re often asked are “Where does your money come from?”; “Is Stratford Emergency Services Paid?”; “How busy is EMS?” and “Can I volunteer?” 1. SEMS is an “Enterprise Fund” which means that it operates directly from funds generated from…

Police, fire and EMS support Sterling House’s Touch-A-Truck

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Police, fire and EMS support Sterling House’s Touch-A-Truck day By Stratford Star on August 30, 2014 Sterling House Community Center held its annual Touch-A-Truck event for Sterling Park Day Camp on Aug. 6. Campers explored a Stratford fire truck, a Stratford police cruiser, a Police Special Response Team armored vehicle, and a Stratford EMS Ambulance.…

Letter: Health director lauds emergency preparedness volunteers

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Stratford Star By Monroe Courier on July 11, 2014 Letter: Health director lauds emergency preparedness volunteers To the Editor: As the director of health for the Trumbull Monroe Health District (TMHD), I want to take this opportunity to thank all the volunteers who participated in our Emergency Preparedness Drill on June 25. What a wonderful…

Public Safety Bicycle Training

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Public Safety Bicycle Training Westport Emergency Medical Services this weekend hosted police/EMS bike certification training. Today’s session was held at Compo Beach while Saturday’s was at the Imperial Avenue parking lot. It was held under the auspices of International Police Mountain Biking Association, according to Westport EMS paramedic Marc Hartog. He said the four-day training…

Thanks to 911 dispatcher, Stratford Fire and EMT

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Thanks to 911 dispatcher, Stratford Fire and EMT By Stratford Star on January 10, 2014 in Letters to the Editor To the Editor: I live in Stratford and on Dec. 31 around 10 p.m. my wife and I had our first born child at home. I am writing because I wanted a way to say thank you to…

Stratford EMS now carrying CyanoKits

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Stratford EMS now carrying CyanoKits Stratford Patch: November 08, 2013 at 01:37 PM Stratford EMS has announced the deployment of a new drug called CyanoKit that is used to help treat those who have been overcome by smoke inhalation. The medication removes Hydrogen Cyanide from the blood stream. Hydrogen cyanide is a by-product of the combustion…

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