New Chief Of Emergency Medical Services Named In Trumbull

Information from the Town of Trumbull:

TRUMBULL, CT — First Selectman Vicki A. Tesoro, jointly with the EMS Commission, has appointed Colin Bassett as the new Chief of Emergency Medical Services for the Town of Trumbull, effective Monday, November 27, 2023. In his role, Bassett will be responsible for overseeing the operations of the Trumbull Emergency Medical Services. It will be his responsibility to evaluate and compile an ongoing review of the services’ operating systems and help plan for the needs of the agency and the public it serves.

With over 15 years of experience in Emergency Medical Services, Bassett comes to Trumbull from
Greenwich Emergency Medical Services, where he most recently served as Director of Quality
Assurance. He has also served as EMS Coordinator for Greenwich Hospital. He has spent several years as a member of regional councils and medical advisory councils, both locally and state-wide.

“My goal is and has always been to bring Emergency Medical Services more recognition and community partnerships, and to ensure a safe, supportive environment for all that choose to make the journey into Emergency Medical Services. I am excited about and look forward to this opportunity,” stated Bassett.

According to First Selectman Tesoro, “Colin Bassett has significant experience, a very strong background in EMS, and will hit the ground running in Trumbull. I look forward to working with him.” This sentiment was echoed by Emergency Medical Services Commission Chair Diane Mayo, who stated, “The Commission was impressed with his experience, knowledge, passion and forward thinking. We are excited that he has accepted the position as Chief of the Trumbull EMS.”

Bassett is a graduate of the University of Vermont and the Pro EMS Center for Medics in Cambridge, MA.