On Thursday, November 9th Stamford EMS received a visit from The Boys Scouts of America, Pack 1227 from The Basilica of Saint John the Evangelist.
Twelve scouts, their pack leader, and their parents learned about CPR, choking and bleeding control. The group also participated in activities that demonstrate ‘hands-only’ CPR and how to help someone that is bleeding.
“Stamford EMS is happy to share information with scouts about how to help someone in need,” said Jessica Anderson, Stamford EMS Lieutenant and Academy Training Coordinator. “Today’s presentation and activities will prepare these young citizens for what to do in an emergency.”
Stamford Emergency Medical Services, Inc. is Connecticut’s only accredited EMS agency, responding to over 14,000 calls each year as a private, nonprofit organization. Since it accepted responsibility for Stamford’s ambulance services in 1992, Stamford Emergency Medical Services has remained clearly focused in its mission to provide high quality, compassionate emergency care and education to the communities it serves. To learn more, or to make a donation, visit stamfordems.org or call (203) 968-1118.