Name: Stratford Celebrates America at 250 with Chalk Art
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Join us as we celebrate America on September 4th at Town Hall from 2pm until 6pm. You bring your ideas and talents. We'll supply the chalk. Rain date is September 8th.

Local Event: Stratford Celebrates America at 250 with Chalk Art

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Stratford Celebrates America at 250 with Chalk Art

Join us as we celebrate America on September 4th at Town Hall from 2pm until 6pm.  You bring your ideas and talents.   We'll...

<h1>EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMT)</h1>
<h2>FALL INITIAL CERTIFICATION COURSE</h2>
Presented by The Stratford EMS

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<a href="https://www.stratfordems.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SEMSTEC1.png" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.stratfordems.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SEMSTEC1-300x155.png" srcset="https://www.stratfordems.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SEMSTEC1-300x155.png 300w, https://www.stratfordems.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SEMSTEC1-768x397.png 768w, https://www.stratfordems.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SEMSTEC1.png 874w"></a>Dates: Tuesday, September 1 – December 19, 2026
Days: Tues/Thur (Some Saturdays)
Times: Evenings 6:30p-9:30p (Saturdays 09:00-15:00)
Location: Stratford EMS, 2712 Main Street, Stratford, CT&nbsp; 06615
State of CT Course approval #:&nbsp;
Cost: $1300.00 ($500.00 non-refundable deposit required)
Note: This course is over 165 hours of live (In-person) lecture / classroom time with hands-on practicals in order to prepare the student for examinations for State of Connecticut and perform the duties of an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).&nbsp; Will also include 12 hours of clinical observation time.
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Description:Ready to learn how to save a life?&nbsp; Want to help give back to your community??&nbsp; Looking for a career change???&nbsp;Stratford EMS Training and Education Center (SEMSTEC) is proud to offer it’s upcoming “Workforce Preparedness &amp; Readiness” 165 hour Spring EMT Certification Program. &nbsp;This course immerses the learner into prehospital emergency care immediately.&nbsp;&nbsp;Our class will begin ambulance ride time / field internship within the first 3 weeks! &nbsp;This course includes Basic Life Support CPR, patient assessment, safe lifting, workforce readiness and development strategies, and the following certifications and trainings:
<ul><li>National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100, 200, 700, 800</li><li>De-escalation Strategies for EMS Clinicians</li><li>CEVO IV Classroom Portion</li><li>Vehicle Extrication workshop</li><li>Question Persuade Refer Gatekeeper / First Responder Mental Health Awareness Training</li><li>Human Trafficking Awareness for EMS</li><li>Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy for EMS</li><li>Bloodborne Pathogen Training</li><li>STOP THE BLEED® training</li></ul>
This course prepares candidate EMT’s for credentialing and actual EMS work in the field: &nbsp;Successful completion of this course will enable the student to test for National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification as an Emergency Medical Technician and receive their Connecticut state EMT certification. &nbsp;EMT’s may staff ambulances, work in hospitals, and know what to do in the event of a medical emergency. &nbsp;Course will include classroom lecture and hands-on practical skills assessments in order to prepare the student for examinations for State and National certification and to perform the duties of an Emergency Medical Technician. &nbsp;It is important to note that this course is very difficult.&nbsp; Time management skills with both personal accountability and responsibility will be extremely important for success. &nbsp;There is college level reading, there will be quizzes, tests, and writing assignments along the way throughout class.&nbsp; There will be collaborations and presentations.&nbsp; Students are expected to be in proper uniform each day of class and while doing ambulance ride time. &nbsp;Students are expected to come to class prepared having read the chapters in their text and completed any assigned homework prior to the lecture.&nbsp; Students will be treated with dignity and respect at all times and similarly to as if they are already working in the field. &nbsp;Students will be held accountable to the workload and rules of the course.&nbsp; Tardiness and “Time off” from class are all considered as part of the class grade and will not be tolerated.&nbsp; ***THIS IS NOT AN EASY CLASS***Cost:The cost for this course is $1300.00&nbsp;and includes: Online textbook access, stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, penlight, scissors, and more!
What does the student need (not provided):
<ul><li>Light Blue polo shirt</li><li>Uniform pants, navy blue (Cargo pants, Straight leg pants, or EMS pants)</li><li>Black rubber sole boots</li><li>black belt</li></ul>
Students are expected to be in uniform, bring their books, and equipment to all classes and clinical observations.
Intended Audience:
<ul><li>General public</li><li>High School Students (16 years of&nbsp;age or older)</li><li>College Students</li><li>Persons looking to get into medical fields (CNA, RN, MD, PA)</li><li>Persons looking to get into public safety fields (Dispatch, EMS, Fire, Law Enforcement)</li><li>Persons desiring to give back to their community</li></ul>

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EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMT)
FALL INITIAL CERTIFICATION COURSE
Presented by The Stratford EMS


Dates: Tuesday, September...

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Fall Initial Certification Course

<h1>EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMT)</h1>
<h2>FALL INITIAL CERTIFICATION COURSE</h2>
Presented by The Stratford EMS

<hr>
<a href="https://www.stratfordems.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SEMSTEC1.png" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.stratfordems.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SEMSTEC1-300x155.png" srcset="https://www.stratfordems.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SEMSTEC1-300x155.png 300w, https://www.stratfordems.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SEMSTEC1-768x397.png 768w, https://www.stratfordems.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SEMSTEC1.png 874w"></a>Dates: Tuesday, September 1 – December 19, 2026
Days: Tues/Thur (Some Saturdays)
Times: Evenings 6:30p-9:30p (Saturdays 09:00-15:00)
Location: Stratford EMS, 2712 Main Street, Stratford, CT&nbsp; 06615
State of CT Course approval #:&nbsp;
Cost: $1300.00 ($500.00 non-refundable deposit required)
Note: This course is over 165 hours of live (In-person) lecture / classroom time with hands-on practicals in order to prepare the student for examinations for State of Connecticut and perform the duties of an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).&nbsp; Will also include 12 hours of clinical observation time.
<hr>
Description:Ready to learn how to save a life?&nbsp; Want to help give back to your community??&nbsp; Looking for a career change???&nbsp;Stratford EMS Training and Education Center (SEMSTEC) is proud to offer it’s upcoming “Workforce Preparedness &amp; Readiness” 165 hour Spring EMT Certification Program. &nbsp;This course immerses the learner into prehospital emergency care immediately.&nbsp;&nbsp;Our class will begin ambulance ride time / field internship within the first 3 weeks! &nbsp;This course includes Basic Life Support CPR, patient assessment, safe lifting, workforce readiness and development strategies, and the following certifications and trainings:
<ul><li>National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100, 200, 700, 800</li><li>De-escalation Strategies for EMS Clinicians</li><li>CEVO IV Classroom Portion</li><li>Vehicle Extrication workshop</li><li>Question Persuade Refer Gatekeeper / First Responder Mental Health Awareness Training</li><li>Human Trafficking Awareness for EMS</li><li>Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy for EMS</li><li>Bloodborne Pathogen Training</li><li>STOP THE BLEED® training</li></ul>
This course prepares candidate EMT’s for credentialing and actual EMS work in the field: &nbsp;Successful completion of this course will enable the student to test for National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification as an Emergency Medical Technician and receive their Connecticut state EMT certification. &nbsp;EMT’s may staff ambulances, work in hospitals, and know what to do in the event of a medical emergency. &nbsp;Course will include classroom lecture and hands-on practical skills assessments in order to prepare the student for examinations for State and National certification and to perform the duties of an Emergency Medical Technician. &nbsp;It is important to note that this course is very difficult.&nbsp; Time management skills with both personal accountability and responsibility will be extremely important for success. &nbsp;There is college level reading, there will be quizzes, tests, and writing assignments along the way throughout class.&nbsp; There will be collaborations and presentations.&nbsp; Students are expected to be in proper uniform each day of class and while doing ambulance ride time. &nbsp;Students are expected to come to class prepared having read the chapters in their text and completed any assigned homework prior to the lecture.&nbsp; Students will be treated with dignity and respect at all times and similarly to as if they are already working in the field. &nbsp;Students will be held accountable to the workload and rules of the course.&nbsp; Tardiness and “Time off” from class are all considered as part of the class grade and will not be tolerated.&nbsp; ***THIS IS NOT AN EASY CLASS***Cost:The cost for this course is $1300.00&nbsp;and includes: Online textbook access, stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, penlight, scissors, and more!
What does the student need (not provided):
<ul><li>Light Blue polo shirt</li><li>Uniform pants, navy blue (Cargo pants, Straight leg pants, or EMS pants)</li><li>Black rubber sole boots</li><li>black belt</li></ul>
Students are expected to be in uniform, bring their books, and equipment to all classes and clinical observations.
Intended Audience:
<ul><li>General public</li><li>High School Students (16 years of&nbsp;age or older)</li><li>College Students</li><li>Persons looking to get into medical fields (CNA, RN, MD, PA)</li><li>Persons looking to get into public safety fields (Dispatch, EMS, Fire, Law Enforcement)</li><li>Persons desiring to give back to their community</li></ul>
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***REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED***
<a href="https://suite.vairkko.com/extensions/eem/Classroom_RegisterNonEmp.cfm?passphrase=42255FPSMN3R5NG&amp;NotEmployee=1&amp;ilesessionID=66908" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><img src="https://www.stratfordems.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/images-1.jpg" srcset="https://www.stratfordems.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/images-1.jpg 437w, https://www.stratfordems.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/images-1-300x79.jpg 300w, https://www.stratfordems.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/images-1-960x250.jpg 960w"></a>
(Once registered, you will receive information from the Instructor on making the tuition payment)
Contact Information
203-385-4060
<a href="mailto:semstec@stratfordems.org">semstec@stratfordems.org</a>

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