Month: December 2017

Bridgeport News: Odor Of Gas Indoors

UPDATE: It was an issue with the pilot light on the stove. The building superintendent is on scene rectifying the situation. Now you know what all the noise was about!

11:46am–#Bridgeport CT– A report of an odor of gas indoors at 1240 Fairfield Avenue (across the street from Bassick High School).  Here come a bunch of firetrucks!

 

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#Stratford EMS Celebrates 40 Years Of Service

#STRATFORD – Stratford EMS Celebrates 40 Years of Emergency Medical Service – At an Awards Dinner and Ceremony at Oronoque Country Club on December 8, 2017, 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 premier 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.
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: EMT Jessica Archick
  • Volunteer of the Year: EMT John Toomey
  • Rookies of the Year: EMT Chris LaCava and EMT Ryan Kardamis
  • Dispatchers of the Year: Alexandra Gaydos and Heather Admans
  • Crew of the Year: Paramedic Cate Saldier and EMT Steve Roberts
  • Director’s Award: EMS Administrator, Kevin Giasullo
  • Critical Care Excellence Awards: Paramedic, David Rodriguez
  • Outstanding Leadership: SVEMSA President, EMR 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.

 

Bridgeport News: City Snow Advisory

Bridgeport, CT – In anticipation of the pending snow fall due to impact Bridgeport on Saturday, December 9, 2017, Mayor Joe Ganim today is updating residents on the forecast effects for Bridgeport.

Forecast
The City of Bridgeport anticipates a significant snow fall starting early Saturday morning and continuing through the day, which is projected to produce as much as six inches of snow.  The Emergency Operation Center (EOC) will continue to monitor forecast updates. Since a Snow Emergency has not been declared, there are no parking bans. If the forecast warrants the City to activate a Snow Emergency, we will alert all media and the community accordingly and immediately.

 

Closings

Please be advised, the City of Bridgeport Transfer Station will be closed on Saturday, December 9, 2017 due to the snow event. The Bridgeport Public School Campuses will also be closed on Saturday, December 9, 2017 for all activities and programs (day and evening).

For the latest updates, resources and information about the snowstorm, residents are asked to check Bridgeportct.gov/snow

 

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