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
Think Safety First – Winter Safety Tips. When you need to call 911 for a medical emergency this winter, Stratford EMS wants you to “Think Safety First”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Michael Loiz, EMS Director Stratford EMS 203-385-4060 mloiz@townofstratford.com 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 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…
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…
Stratford EMS is FIRST in CT to receive American Heart Association’s Mission Lifeline EMS Recognition Award STRATFORD, APRIL 22, 2015 — Stratford EMS is the FIRST in CT to receive the American Heart Association’s Mission Lifeline® EMS Silver Award for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks. Every year, more than…
