Ansonia offers cooling center at Ansonia Rescue Medical Services HQ

 

City to open cooling center this week at Ansonia Rescue Medical Services

ANSONIA - With the extreme heat this upcoming week, Mayor Cassetti announces the Cooling Center will open at ARMS, in the lobby, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. July 28, 29, and 30.

ARMs is located at 22 West Main St.

Staying Cool:
Seek air-conditioned spaces: Spend time in public places like libraries, malls, or cooling centers during the hottest parts of the day.

Use fans and take cool showers or baths: Fans can provide comfort, but cool showers or baths are more effective at lowering body temperature.

Close curtains and blinds: This can help reduce heat buildup in your home.

Use window reflectors: Aluminum foil-covered cardboard can help reflect heat away from your home.

Staying Hydrated:
Drink plenty of water: Carry a water bottle and sip on it throughout the day, even if you don't feel thirsty.

Avoid sugary drinks, alcohol, and caffeine: These can dehydrate you.

Replace electrolytes: If you're sweating heavily, consider drinks or foods that replace electrolytes.

Please remember your neighbors, especially the elderly. Don’t forget about your pets. Don’t walk them on hot pavement or leave them outside for long periods of time and remember to give them water.

This is shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

Ansonia Rescue Medical Services opens cooling center

 Note: My apologies for missing this post from the  City of Ansonia yesterday.

Please note that our Ansonia Rescue Medical Services (ARMS) building located at 22 West Main St. will be open beginning today from 9 am.- 6 p.m. through Wednesday, June 25, for those who need a cool place to stay.

Stay cool and hydrated during these next few days. 

Remember to check on your elderly and or neighbors who may need assistance. Always remember to keep your pets cool and hydrated as well.

Thank you and God Bless you All.

ARMS building in Ansonia available for daytime warming station

ANSONIA - Mayor Cassetti announces that due to this week’s upcoming weather forecast, indicating that Ansonia will experience temperatures in the 20s and breezy winds over the next several days, ARMS (at 22 West Main St.) will be available Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. as a warming station for those in need.

Mayor Cassetti cautions everyone to be careful if you need to go out, check on your neighbors, especially those that are elderly and or homebound, and to make sure you are dressed warmly if going out. Please keep your pets warm and safe as well.

Shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

Seymour Ambulance, ARMS seek financial support for seriously injured EMT

Shared from the Seymour Ambulance Association Facebook page:

Joshua Henriquez, a Lieutenant and EMT with Seymour EMS and an EMT with Ansonia Rescue and Medical Services, Naugatuck EMS, and member of the Seymour Fire Department. was struck by a vehicle while running training for his first marathon.

Joshua sustained some serious injuries and has been hospitalized since. He has multiple fractures, lacerations, and road rash throughout his body.

Josh is hoping to be discharged today [Friday] but has a very long road of recovery ahead of him.

Joshua needs our support just like he has supported his community! We have set up a Venmo account that will go directly to him. We hope raise enough money so that Josh does not need to worry about anything as he recovers. It goes without saying, Josh will be out of work for several months.

Please take this message and share, share, share!!!!!!

Continue to pray for Josh and his family as he recovers.

Donations can also be made to:

Seymour EMS c/o Josh Fund

4 Wakeley St.

Seymour, CT 06483

Should anyone have any questions please reach out to Seymour EMS via our Facebook page.

Document shredding event to benefit Ansonia Civil Defense, ARMS

 This is shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

'Drive thru' shredding event fundraiser slated Saturday in Ansonia

 

Shred event fundraiser slated at Ansonia City Complex

Ansonia Rescue and Medical Services reminds residents to check detectors

Sharing from the City of Ansonia Facebook page:

"A notice from Ansonia Rescue and Medical Services: October is Fire Safety Month! Look, Listen, and Learn about Fire Safety. Be sure to check your smoke detectors and replace batteries this month! 
"ARMS has a limited supply of smoke detectors that can be provided for those who have a real need and do not have the means to get them yourself (elderly, low income, fallen on hard times, etc.) Please message us and we will be happy to drop one off, free of charge. 
"Stay safe, and God Bless."

Ansonia EMTs donate air conditioner, install it for city woman

Billy Bieber carries air conditioner to Ansonia resident in a second-floor apartment on Sunday. 

Bieber installs the unit for the woman who was living in a stifling apartment.
ANSONIA - ARMS member Krystle Bieber did a little something extra special today. 
While on a call last week, she attended to a patient in an extremely hot second-floor apartment for an unrelated medical issue. 

The woman’s air conditioner had broken and the heat was unbearable in the apartment.
Today, [Sunday] Krystle and her brother Billy (also an ARMS member) delivered an air conditioner to this woman that they had at their home and wasn’t being used. 
Billy installed the unit in the woman’s window for her and got the cool air flowing; she was so appreciative.
Just another example of the amazing and selfless people we have working here.

*Shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.


Kudos to Krystle and Billy for going above the call of duty to help this resident stay cool during the hot weather.

Reminder: Ansonia Rescue Medical Services to hold shred event Saturday

ARMS slates shred event fundraiser at Ansonia City Complex

Baby girl born in the arms of ARMS in Ansonia

I love this story! I meant to post it earlier today. Congratulations to the ambulance crew members.

Shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page:

"This afternoon, [Sunday] ARMS was dispatched for the reported active childbirth. Crews responded to find the patient having contractions just minutes apart. Crews quickly and safely transferred Mom to the ambulance and as we were about to depart for the hospital, the little baby had other plans. 
"A healthy baby girl was born in the back of Bravo 9 at 2:21pm. Truly outstanding job to the crews and VEMS medics involved. Amidst all of the heartbreak and sickness we see, today was a great one that will not soon be forgotten. We are so happy that Mom and baby are doing well."

Shred event to benefit restoration of Ansonia's first ambulance

Ansonia's 1949 Buick Ambulance was on display Saturday on Main Street at the Ansonia Harvest Festival.

ANSONIA - Ansonia Rescue Medical Services to hold a shredding event from 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 14 on North Division Street - entrance road to the Public Works Complex.

Donations accepted based on amount being shredded.
Funds raised will be earmarked toward the restoration of Ansonia’s first ambulance, a 1949 Buick.

For information call 203-735-6891.

This info is shared from an online community calendar sponsored by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and The New Haven Independent.

Shred event to benefit restoration of Ansonia's first ambulance

Ansonia's first ambulance, a 1949 Buick./ File photo

ANSONIA - A document-shredding event to benefit Ansonia CD Rescue/Ansonia Rescue Medical Services will be held from 9 a.m.-noon June 17 at the Public Works Complex, North Division Street. 

The event is a fundraiser with donations accepted based on the amount shredded.

Funds collected will be earmarked toward the restoration of Ansonia’s first ambulance, a 1949 Buick.


This information is shared from an online community calendar sponsored by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and The New Haven Independent.

Newsletter highlights mock crash at Ansonia High School

Dear readers,

While I'm recuperating from surgery my husband Ralph is taking over all aspects of The Valley Voice.

Please click here to read about this week's mock crash staged in the parking lot at Ansonia High School. 

~ Patti

Ansonia Rotary Club recognizes first responders

Pictured from left, Ansonia Police Sgt. Alex Barreira, Second Lt. Matthew Casini of the Ansonia Fire Department, EMT Kate Topazio of Ansonia Rescue Medical Services, Ansonia Mayor David S. Cassetti./ Contributed photo

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Rotary Club recently presented three of Ansonia’s first responders with Outstanding Service Awards. 

The annual dinner ceremony was held at Ansonia High School.  

Mayor David S. Cassetti was on hand to congratulate the awardees, and he joined family, friends, and Rotarians in expressing thanks to the men and women of Ansonia’s emergency services.

EMT Kate Topazio was chosen by colleagues at Ansonia Rescue Medical Services to receive the 2016 Rotary Civic Service Recognition Award. 

She joined ARMS in 2010 after receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Fairfield University.  A Charge Nurse in the Emergency Department at Griffin Hospital in Derby, Topazio was awarded the Mary Schumacher Leadership Award and the Florence Nightingale Award for Excellence in Nursing in 2014. 

She averages 80-plus hours a week occasionally in her dual capacities, and her medical training has been a significant asset at ARMS. 

In one case she recognized a patient going into cardiac arrest and intervened. She is a Field Training Officer and often goes beyond the call of duty, recently joining the EMS Bike Team.

Sgt. Alex Barreira of the Ansonia Police Department was selected as the outstanding police officer for 2016. He joined APD in 2004 and was promoted to Sergeant in 2014. Barreira has served with distinction during his 10 years. In charge of the K-9 and FTEP programs, he was assigned to a local DEA task force for two years. 

His other awards include the 2016 U.S. Attorney Award in recognition of his efforts in Operation Fast Lane II, and the departmental Lifesaving Award for resuscitating an unresponsive victim. He is considered a role model and leader by his peers and supervisors.

Second Lt. Matthew Casini of Webster Hose Company received the Ansonia Fire Department Outstanding Service Award.  

Casini joined AFD in 2002 and was promoted to his current rank this year. He currently holds five certifications in fire and medical roles, and acts as the company’s training officer. A graduate of Emmett O’Brien Technical High School, Casini is employed by Sikorsky Aircraft. 

This is a press release from the Ansonia Rotary Club. 

Saturday shred event supports Ansonia ambulance restoration fund

I'm happy to report that Ralph and I had a lot of old, outdated documents destroyed today for a good cause. 

Members of Ansonia Rescue Medical Services held a shred event to raise funds for the restoration of the city's first ambulance, a 1948 Buick. 
And we were happy to support the endeavor. 

$17K raised in Ansonia for families of Nyah and Leah

ANSONIA – More than $17,000 was raised in two fundraisers to support the families of two six-year old children who lost their lives in car accidents in August. 

Nyah Marcano, a Prendergast student, and Leah Rondon, a Mead student, were about to enter first grade this year. 

In addition to the two fundraisers, the City of Ansonia donated $6,780 from the proceeds of the “Rock the Valley” event on Aug. 22.

The two fundraisers were held last week: A ziti dinner on Aug. 27, and an “Ansonia Goes Blue for Nyah and Leah” balloon fundraiser on Aug. 28 and 29. 

Hundreds of volunteers, including parents, staff from Ansonia Public Schools, the Ansonia Fire Department, the Ansonia Police Department, Ansonia Rescue Medical Services, the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley, and other agencies donated their time for one or both events. 

More than 400 people attended the ziti fundraiser, while more than 2,200 balloons were sold and delivered to Ansonia homes and businesses. 

An additional 700 balloons were tied to the fronts of every school and public building in town as well.

“On behalf of Ansonia Public Schools, we are extremely grateful for the outpouring of support during this time of sadness for the Marcano and Rondon families,” said Dr. Carol Merlone, Superintendent of Schools. She gave special thanks to the City of Ansonia, the many companies that donated to the fundraisers, the staff of Ansonia Public Schools, and every volunteer. “Ansonia is a caring community that showed its unity and its strength,” Merlone said.

The Valley United Way is serving as fiduciary for all funds that were raised. A committee has been formed to distribute the funds that were raised.

This is a press release from Ansonia Public Schools.

Fundraisers planned to support 2 Ansonia families

ANSONIA – A ziti dinner fundraiser and a balloon fundraiser will be held later this week to support the families of two six-year old children, who lost their lives in car accidents a week ago. 

Nyah Marcano, a Prendergast student, and Leah Rondon, a Mead student, were about to enter first grade Thursday, the first day of the 2015-16 school year.

The ziti dinner fundraiser will be held at Ansonia High School on Thursday. There will be three waves of dinner times: 4 p.m.; 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. 

Volunteers from Ansonia Public Schools, the Ansonia Fire Department, the Ansonia Police Department, Ansonia Rescue Medical Services and other agencies will be assisting. 

Admission to the ziti dinner is $10 for adults; $5 for students; and free to children ages 6 and younger. 

A balloon fundraiser, “Ansonia Goes Blue for Nyah and Leah,” will be held this weekend as well. 

Mayor David S. Cassetti is providing a banner that will span Main Street, promoting this special remembrance. Anyone wishing to purchase a balloon for $5 will be asked to complete a form with their name and address and submit the form with their cash payment by this Friday, Aug. 28 to Mead or Prendergast School. Volunteers from Mead and Prendergast School and their parent-teacher organizations will fill the balloons and deliver them to the purchaser’s address on Saturday, Aug. 29. 

For purchasers who live outside of Ansonia, the balloons will be tied outside Mead and Prendergast School.  

Anyone wishing more information may call the schools: Mead School, 203-736-5090, and Prendergast School, 203-736-5080.

The Valley United Way will be serving as fiduciary for all funds that are raised.

This is a press release from Ansonia Public Schools.