Easton EMS to collect bottles and cans

admin — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 21:41:29 +0000

Starting on Saturday April 7^th, the Easton Volunteer Emergency Medical Service will begin collecting bottles and cans to raise funds for the service. The collection will take place on the first Saturday of every month, from 9am to 12pm, at EMS headquarters, 448 Sport Hill Rd. The goal of the fundraising is to raise money for training equipment and equipment the service can use when responding to calls for help.

EMS members will be on-hand to collect and sort the donations, and also to talk to members of the community about the Service and answer any questions they may have. All bottles and cans must have the CT 5cent deposit stamp on them. Items such as Hawaiian Punch, Arizona Ice-Tea and certain brands of bottled water are not redeemable. For those members of the community that wish to donate but are unable to drop off on Saturdays, a collection bin will be set up behind the EMS building where donations can be dropped off at any time.

The members of Easton EMS look forward to working with our friends and neighbors to create a cleaner environment and a healthy and safe community. For questions about the Bottle and Can drive please contact Easton EMS at 203-452-9595.

Call volume 2001-2011

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:08:35 +0000

Chief Marge Smith Honored

admin — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 20:40:44 +0000

Longtime Easton Volunteer EMS Chief Marge Smith was honored with a citation from state Sen. John McKinney, R-28th District, left, and state Rep. John Shaban, R-135th District, on behalf of the Connecticut General Assembly.

Smith had been a member of Easton EMS since 1979. The EMS recently held a retirement dinner to celebrate her years of service to the community.

Easton EMS: Decrease in membership and hours highlights need for more volunteers

admin — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:03:15 +0000

Facing declining membership and volunteer hours, Easton EMS has been unable to attract enough new volunteers to cover all its shifts. The EMS cites a changing culture within town that has made it difficult to recruit a new generation of volunteers that will keep the organization afloat.

The EMS has about 40 members, 15 of whom are considered active members who volunteer at least one day per week, according to EMS Chief Carolyn Kearney.

Five years ago, the EMS had the same number of members, but most of them were active, she said.

“With the way the economy is,” she said, “people are working two jobs and they can’t devote six to 12 hours a week volunteering.”

Read full article: Easton Courier

Hurricane Irene

admin — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:27:51 +0000

Please be prepared for upcoming inclement weather! Remember to fill your car with gas, have enough cash available for a week. Stock up on water, batteries, etc. Check your flashlights and generators. Also for your safety avoid the use of candles for illumination.

For detailed information on preparing for Hurricane Irene please visit:
Hurricane Preparedness Website

For up to date information and storm tracking please visit:
Weather.com Storm Tracking Center