A Bike Safety “Roundup” for kids and families on Saturday, Aug. 18 will feature bike checks, bike helmet checks, and certificates of completion for participants. There will be plenty of free giveaways, opportunities to touch a truck and refreshments will be served. Bring your kids with their bikes and helmets to enjoy the fun at this FREE event! For those that don’t have a helmet, the first 100 kids will receive a free one, courtesy of Stamford EMS.
— an announcement from Stamford EMS
The event, presented by Stamford EMS and Safety4Kids (S4K), takes place from 9 to 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug.
The top cause of preventable death in trauma is bleeding. Twenty percent of people who have died from traumatic injuries could have survived with quick bleeding control. Stamford Hospital and Stamford EMS are proud to participate in the 2018 National Stop The Bleed campagin and sponsor these lifesaving classes. Free and open to the public. For more information and to register, call (203) 252-2193 or visit www.stamfordems.org.
The top cause of preventable death in trauma is bleeding. Twenty percent of people who have died from traumatic injuries could have survived with quick bleeding control. You can make a difference and possibly save a life by knowing what to do by taking a two-hour class being offered from 4 to 6 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 1, at Stamford Hospital’s Tully Health Center, 32 Strawberry Hill Court in Stamford. Stamford Hospital and Stamford EMS are proud to participate in the 2018 National Stop The Bleed campagin and sponsor these lifesaving classes.
Looking for something for your young teen to do during summer break? On Monday, July 2, Stamford EMS is offering children in grades 6 to 8 an opportunity to learn how to be safe and effective babysitters.
The Safe Sitter course teaches students the skills needed to care for themselves and younger children. The next class will be held on Monday, July 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Stamford Emergency Medical Services, Inc., 684 Long Ridge Road in Stamford. “We aim to teach students the skills. necessary to be a proper babysitter, including safety skills, first aid, rescue and child care skills. With this course, students can confidently take on any job,” said Jessica Anderson, Stamford EMS Lieutenant and Academy Training Coordinator.
