St. Vincent's Medical Center awards local EMTs and paramedics

This EMS Week, Hartford HealthCare St. Vincent's Medical Center honors the heroes who answer every call—day or night, rain or shine.

Thank you for your courage, compassion, and commitment. #EMSWeek

EMS providers from across Fairfield County kicked off EMS Week with a ceremony awarding several providers for their exemplary service to the community. In the presence of their colleagues and leadership members who nominated them, nine EMTs and paramedics were presented with the Values Awards by the St. Vincent’s Medical Center EMS team in recognition of their contributions to the industry, dedication to mentorship, and above all, their unwavering commitment to saving lives.

Paramedic of the Year awarded to Mausim Vahora from Trumbull EMS.

Pictured from left:

Steven Kennedy, Captain, Trumbull EMS
Wesley Young, Director of EMS, SVMC
Mausim Vahora, Paramedic for Trumbull EMS, with his children
Shannon Spaulding, EMS Care Coordinator, SVMC
Elizabeth Egan, EMS Operations Manager, SVMC
Dr. Steven Valassis, Medical Director, SVMC
Andrew Weber, Deputy Chief, Trumbull EMS
Colin Bassett, Chief, Trumbull EMS
Dr. Shea Gregg, Chair, Department of Surgery, SVMC