Since 1977, Stratford Emergency Medical Service (SEMS) has provided compassionate emergency medical care to Stratford residents, visitors, commuters, and neighboring communities. Our team combines skilled personnel, modern equipment, and a commitment to continuous improvement to deliver care when it matters most.

SEMS has a long history of innovation, including the early adoption of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and the development of a specialized medical bike unit.

Skilled Professionals. Compassionate Care.

Our EMS personnel complete rigorous training and maintain the certifications and licenses required for their roles. Our paramedics participate in ongoing medical education and physician-supervised continuous quality improvement to support safe, effective patient care.

Equipment and Technology

SEMS equips its response teams with technology designed to support emergency treatment, communication, and safe patient movement, including:

  • GPS-enabled ambulance dispatch and vehicle tracking.

  • LIFEPAK 15 cardiac monitors.

  • LUCAS II mechanical chest compression devices.

  • Radio and cellular communications.

  • EZ-IO equipment for administering medications and fluids through intraosseous access.

  • Stryker Stair-PRO stair chairs.

  • Stryker Power-PRO stretchers and Power-LOAD patient loading systems.

  • Ballistic gear

  • iPad-based mobile data terminals and electronic patient care documentation on every ambulance.

  • iPad based digital Hospital Patching platform
  • Every ambulance and flycar is exactly the same

Prepared for Our Community

Our response capabilities extend beyond routine ambulance operations and include:

  • Mass-casualty and disaster response preparation supported by regular exercises.

  • A specially trained and equipped medical bike unit.

  • Strategically positioned EMS units throughout the community.

  • Ambulance and medical standby coverage for community events.

Together, these capabilities help SEMS respond to a wide range of medical emergencies and community needs.

Caring for Our Environment

Our commitment to the community includes reducing our environmental impact. SEMS has introduced paperless patient documentation and LED lighting at EMS headquarters.  We’re always looking for ways to protect our community, whether it be through our response or the equipment and processes we utilize.

We remain committed to responsible practices that help leave our community—and our planet—better than we found it.