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Armstrong Ambulance Leads Lifesaving Class at Inaugural Boston College Police Youth Academy

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Armstrong Ambulance
87 Mystic St.
Arlington, MA 02474

For Immediate Release

Monday, Aug. 12, 2019

Contact: Jordan Mayblum
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Armstrong Ambulance Leads Lifesaving Class at Inaugural Boston College Police Youth Academy

ARLINGTON — Armstrong Ambulance Service took part in last week’s Boston College Youth Police Academy, teaching cadets critical lifesaving skills.

On Friday, Aug. 9, Armstrong Training Coordinator Larry LeDoux and Director of Operations Sean Mangan visited the youth academy and worked with the young cadets to teach hands-only CPR and Stop the Bleed techniques.

The 18 cadets who took part in the academy are now equipped with essential, time-sensitive lifesaving skills that could be applied in a variety of emergency situations, including cardiac arrest and injury-related incidents, prior to the arrival of first responders.

During the training session, the cadets broke off into specialized groups to take part in hands-on instruction on resuscitation and blood loss prevention, under the guidance of LeDoux and Mangan, as well as instructors from the Boston College Police Department. The cadets comprised the BC Police Department’s inaugural academy class.

“These skills are critical ones that could benefit anyone at any time,” Armstrong CEO Rich Raymond said. “We’re proud to support Boston College’s inaugural youth academy and share these lifesaving techniques with young cadets so that they can be prepared to act in any number scenarios where every second counts.”

 

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*Media Advisory* Armstrong Ambulance to Host Self Defense Course for EMS Providers

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Armstrong Ambulance
87 Mystic St.
Arlington, MA 02474

For Immediate Release

Monday, July 29, 2019

Contact: Jordan Mayblum
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

*Media Advisory*

Armstrong Ambulance to Host Self Defense Course for EMS Providers

ARLINGTON — Armstrong Ambulance Service will host a self defense course for EMS providers and firefighters tomorrow, in order to help those first responders remain safe while serving their communities.

WHEN: 

Tuesday, July 30, at 9 a.m.

WHERE: 

Saugus Public Safety Building, 27 Hamilton St.

WHAT: 

Following the recent assault on a Boston EMS provider, Armstrong worked to develop a part of its continuing education program that focuses specifically on providing its staff the skills they need to defend themselves in the field.

The program covers situational awareness for EMS and fire personnel, with an eye toward the possibility that a confrontation could arise with a patient or bystanders.

“Our EMS providers regularly insert themselves into potentially volatile situations with the sole goal of helping patients in need,” Armstrong CEO Rich Raymond said. “We want to ensure that they have all of the skills they need to do their jobs effectively, while also protecting their own safety and well being.”

The training course will address on-scene safety and security, including recognizing cues given by patients or bystanders that indicate the possibility of an assault or danger, as well as appropriate defensive tactics providers can take and the legal obligations of their roles.

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Armstrong Ambulance Earns Renewed National Accreditation

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Armstrong Ambulance
87 Mystic St.,
Arlington, MA 02474

For Immediate Release

Thursday, July 11, 2019

Contact: Jordan Mayblum
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Armstrong Ambulance Earns Renewed National Accreditation

Armstrong Ambulance has retained its national accreditation through through the summer of 2022. (Courtesy Photo)

ARLINGTON — Armstrong Ambulance Service is pleased to announce that it has earned a new three-year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services.

Armstrong is one of only four ambulance services in Massachusetts that has earned CAAS accreditation, and is one of 180 nationwide to achieve the accolade. It first earned accreditation in 2013 and is now accredited through 2022.

Obtaining and maintaining accreditation requires adherence to an extensive set of rigorous industry standards, as evaluated by an independent team of experts in emergency medical services. Accreditation solidifies Armstrong’s status as one of the elite EMS providers in Massachusetts and the U.S.

“Our entire team is committed to providing the highest possible quality of patient care and service, and our accreditation is an important reflection of that commitment,” Armstrong CEO Rich Raymond said. “I’m proud of the sustained effort by everyone at Armstrong that made this possible.”

The commission emphasizes high-quality patient care and addresses that core requirement by establishing standards of treatment. It also evaluates an ambulance service’s entire operation, including its relationships with other agencies, the general public, employees and the medical community. CAAS accreditation is considered the “gold standard” for ambulance services.

Armstrong earned re-accreditation following a stringent offsite assessment of polices, processes and protocols as well as a two-day on-site review by members of the CAAS accreditation panel in early June.

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Armstrong Paramedic and EMT Receive National Recognition at Stars of Life Banquet

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Armstrong Ambulance
87 Mystic St.,
Arlington, MA 02474

For Immediate Release

Monday, July 1, 2019

Contact: Jordan Mayblum
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Armstrong Paramedic and EMT Receive National Recognition at Stars of Life Banquet

Armstrong Paramedic John Sossei and EMT Ron Keech were recognized at the American Ambulance Association’s Stars of Life banquet last week. (Courtesy Photo)

ARLINGTON — Armstrong Ambulance Service is pleased to announce that two of its clinicians were recognized as Stars of Life by the American Ambulance Association last week

From June 23-26, Armstrong Paramedic John Sossei and EMT Ron Keech visited Washington, D.C., and were honored for their extraordinary efforts and contributions to the field of emergency medicine.

The American Ambulance Association’s Stars of Life program celebrates the contributions of ambulance professionals who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in service to their communities or the EMS profession. Each June, The American Ambulance Association honors and recognizes Star of Life recipients from around the country who were nominated by their colleagues, peers and people they work with, who believe they are superb EMS practitioners.

Keech has been with Armstrong for five years and in that time has established himself as a leader, mentor and role model for his colleagues. He’s also regularly commended by patients and their family members for his kind, compassionate approach to helping those in need.

“Ron places high importance on every interaction he has, whether it’s with colleagues here at Armstrong or with patients and family members while responding to calls,” Armstrong CEO Rich Raymond said. “He truly represents what it means to go above and beyond in his role by applying a personal touch to his work with our patients, as well as by taking on various leadership responsibilities that make us all better at our jobs.”

Sossei joined Armstrong after serving as a non-commissioned officer in the Air Force and later as a paramedic in California. His work ethic, command presence, and kind, firm, and honest demeanor have set a positive example for his Armstrong teammates. Sossei has quickly advanced throughout his career as a seasoned and astute clinician, peer leader, Field Training Officer and AHA instructor.

“John is the consummate paramedic professional who is able to handle any situation with the care and attention it deserves,” Raymond said. “He is an open-minded and vocal leader who is a truly gifted member of our team, and he’s extremely deserving of this honor.”

The Stars of Life awards ceremony served as the culmination of a three-day visit to Washington D.C. that included meetings with Sen. Edward Markey and Rep. Katherine Clark, where they discussed relevant legislative initiatives.

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