MANCHESTER — Congratulations to ASM’s Rob Bilodeau and Bob Anderson. Nice work!
A letter received by ASM:
“It’s hard to believe that a year has passed since my family called 911 around 3 am on the morning of February 21, 2011 because I was having difficulty breathing. Help arrived quickly, with little fuss, and I was soon on my way to Saint Francis Hospital during the beginning of yet another snowstorm.
“After a battery of tests, it was determined that I was suffering from Continue reading
Mayor Pedro Segarra Speaks about Hartford's Designation as a HEARTSafe Community
HARTFORD — In a letter from the Central Area Health Education Center, Inc, (Central AHEC): We would like to thank you all for your collaborations, support, and efforts in helping make the City of Hartford a “HEARTSafe Community”.
With collaboration from Central AHEC and Hartford Hospital’s EMS Education Department, the City of Hartford was officially designated by the Department of Public Health as a “HEARTSafe Community” on Thursday February 23rd, 2012. Continue reading
MANCHESTER —
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to job shadow EMTs of ASM out of Manchester, Connecticut. There is no doubt that this experience was very beneficial and worth going to. Since I was a little kid, I have had an interest in become a Paramedic, and this was a big contribution on making a final decision. Continue reading
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ASM's Sean Norton shows Corrine the inside of the ambulance
MANCHESTER —
On February 7, 2012 I took part in Rockville High School and Ambulance Service of Manchester’s joint job shadow and I was lucky enough to get first hand knowledge on what exactly goes on with EMT’s.
I was fortunate enough to see Continue reading
ASM's Brendan Burke
MANCHESTER — From a letter sent to ASM: On February 9, 2012, my father – [Patient Name] – was transported from the Emergency Room at Rockville General Hospital back to Woodlake at Tolland Nursing Home. It was a stressful time for both my Dad and I as we anxiously waited for transport.
Your two employees arrived quickly on the scene and with great speed and efficiency, not to mention compassion as they prepared my Dad for his trip back to Woodlake. Continue reading
Aetna Ambulance Crew Stands By
HARTFORD — An Aetna Ambulance crew can be seen standing by at a standoff last night on Allen Street in Hartford.
SWAT officers were present and a suspect was taken into custody. Link to the Courant article and one additional photograph below, care of the Hartford Courant. Continue reading
ASM's Matt Traber Describes AED Operation
Thanks so much for letting me have the opportunity to see how thing really are. It was interesting. I really appreciated it. I will get my EMT certification before going to school for nursing. Thank you so much!
-Jasmine
MANCHESTER — I am a student at Rockville High School and through the Career Center I arranged to job shadow an EMT. I was assigned to spend the day at Ambulance Service of Manchester. During the experience I rode in the ambulance and went on about 4 or 5 calls. The calls were all different. Some were emergencies, some were not. The most interesting emergency call that I went on was Continue reading
ASM's Vinnie Maston
MANCHESTER — On February 3, 2012 Ambulance Service of Manchester crew members Vinnie Maston and Ryan McConville responded to a non-emergency transport request from a private residence within ASM’s service area.
As per normal practice for patients who request non-emergency service from their private residence, within two weeks the patient received a Patient Satisfaction Survey. The patient and her caregivers promptly sent back a glowing response on the care she received. So glowing that it needed to be shared. Continue reading
HARTFORD — When Hartford Hospital opened their new Orange Pod within the Emergency Department, a dramatic picture by photographer Cill Russo was displayed in the main hallway.
Russo photographed the Aetna Ambulance Dodge Sprinter at night for maximum visual impact. The shot captures the intensity and urgency of emergency medicine and we were proud to be represented. Aetna has provided EMS to the south end of Hartford since 1945.
ASM's Carolyn Edwards, Nick Chasse and Casey Chubka
MANCHESTER — An ambulance crew from ASM was on site for Manchester’s Early Childhood Fair on February 11th. The fair, now in its eight year, provides information on programs and services for families and children from birth to age 8 that live in Manchester. ASM’s crew handed out educational coloring books on EMS and when to call 911. Continue reading
Rockville High School Job Shadow Group at ASM
MANCHESTER — Students from Rockville High School (RHS) spent the day “learning by doing” by riding-along with EMTs from the Ambulance Service of Manchester.
As part of an ongoing partnership, seven Rockville Rams learned first-hand whether a career in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is for them. Continue reading
HARTFORD — My name is Matthew Campbell. I’m 22 years old and a Connecticut and Massachusetts registered paramedic as I’m originally from Boston. Read about Matt’s patient care success here…
I have had a lot of inspiration from my mother who is an EMT-B and a type 2 diabetic. Continue reading
John Marvin, 28, died in a car accident in the early morning hours of January 27, 2012. John was an Emergency Medical Technician for the Ambulance Service of Manchester from 2008-2009 prior to his selection as a police officer for Hartford Police Department. Our heart goes out to the Marvin family. We also extend our condolences to the Hartford Police Department who lost a family member and friend.
Donations to John’s family can sent to “The Patrol Officer John Marvin Memorial Fund” at the Greater Hartford Police Credit Union, 50 Jennings Road, Hartford, CT 06120. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Jack E. Marvin Scholarship Fund c/o Peoples United Bank, 40 Wells St. Glastonbury, CT 06033. More detailed information about making a donation in the Manchester Patch article here…
Photo’s of the funeral service are available on the Journal Inquirer website…