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State Representative JP Sredzinski Honored

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DPH HONORS SEVERAL CT EMS PERSONNEL DURING NATIONAL EMS WEEK Capitol Ceremony Also Marks 50 th Anniversary of the Modern Emergency Medical Services System Hartford – The state Department of Public Health (DPH) today celebrated the 50 th Anniversary of the nation’s modern Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and kicked off national EMS Week, by honoring six…

Mayor Harkins Honors Stratford Dispatchers for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

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Mayor Harkins Honors Stratford Dispatchers for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week STRATFORD – Today, Mayor John Harkins was joined by a contingent of Town Hall personnel including Public Safety Director Larry Ciccarelli, Chief Administrative Officer Chris Tymniak, EMS/Dispatch Director Mike Loiz, EMS Administrator Kevin Giasullo and Dispatch Supervisor JP Sredzinski in presenting a proclamation in…

Pre-Arrival Instructions: Invasive Call-taking

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Pre-Arrival Instructions: Invasive Call-taking by: JP Sredzinski, Communications Supervisor Often times when a person dials 9-1-1 for a medical emergency, there is a fairly straightforward problem such as chest pain, minor trauma, difficulty breathing or a fall. Although these events can be major life changers for those who experience them and their families, due to…

911 Do’s and Don’ts

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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

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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…

Town of Stratford, CT Adds AED Location System to 9-1-1 Center

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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.

9-1-1 Awareness and Education in April

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Stratford Public Safety Communications Center Promoting 9-1-1 Awareness and Education in April Stratford, Connecticut – 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…

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…

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