Full-Time Paramedic Sought For Southbury: Report

SOUTHBURY, CT — An online petition seeks to persuade Southbury officials to station a paramedic in the town, instead of relying on one from Waterbury.

As of Wednesday afternoon, the petition had 318 signatures toward a goal of 500. The Southbury Board of Selectmen are scheduled to vote Thursday on a new paramedic contract that would continue operations in Waterbury, reports the Waterbury Republican-American.

"For serious / critical calls, seconds matter and the 19,000+ residents of Southbury deserve to have Advanced Life Support in closer proximity to them," the petition states.

Click here to read the full story on the Waterbury Republican-American website. Click here to view the petition on Change.org.

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