Stratford EMS Celebrates 40 Years of Emergency Medical Service

Stratford EMS Celebrates 40 Years of Emergency Medical Service

STRATFORD - Stratford EMS Celebrates 40 Years of Emergency Medical Service - At an Awards Dinner and Ceremony at Oronoque Country Club, Stratford Emergency Medical Service celebrated 40 years of providing emergency medical service to the Town of Stratford.

Stratford EMS employees, volunteers and supporters, along with members of local government and hospitals, commemorated the history and success of the organization that has proudly served the Town of Stratford since 1977.

“Our organization has come a long way and is now recognized as one of the premiere organizations in the State of Connecticut,” said Michael Loiz, Director of EMS

SEMS has been evolving as call volume has been increasing. The organization serves a population of nearly 52,000 people, and responds to over 7100 calls per year. Since 2009, SEMS has responded to approximately 53,000 calls for service.

Both Mayor John Harkins and Mayor Elect Laura Hoydick were present as well as other state and local dignitaries. Harkins was presented a special recognition award by the Stratford Volunteer EMS Association and SEMS Administration for his years of support and work with SEMS.

The EMS Director's Life Saving Citation was awarded to Parking Authority Officer Matthew White and Police Officer Maria McAvoy for providing life saving CPR/AED to a gentleman who collapsed in September.

Other Awards went to:

• Most Valued Provider: EMT Anthony Constantini
• Most Improved QA/QI: EMT John Toomey and Paramedic Alex Hawkins
• Paramedic of the Year: Paramedic Dane Dorta
• EMT of the Year: Jessica Archick
• Volunteer of the Year: John Toomey
• Rookies of the Year: EMT Chris LaCava and Ryan Kardamis
• Dispatchers of the Year: Alexandra Gaydos and Heather Admans
• Crew of the Year: Cate Saldier and Steve Roberts
• Director's Award: EMS Administrator, Kevin Giasullo
• Criticall Care Excellence Awards: Paramedic, David Rodriguez
• Outstanding Leadership: SVEMSA President, Tom Hallas
• Special Recognition Award: Paramedic, Sean Campbell
• Award of Distinction: EMT Barry Kelly and EMT John Butler for 40 years of Volunteer Service

Stratford EMS is proud to serve the Town of Stratford for the past 40 years. We look forward to continuing this time honored tradition of providing high quality EMS service to the Town of Stratford.

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