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Consider getting a head start on your holiday shop

Consider getting a head start on your holiday shopping this Thursday at Nielsen’s Florist & Garden Shop where 10% of all sales on the day will go to Post 53.

Our Posties will also be on site helping to sell Christmas Trees from 3-5 pm. 50% of cash tips will also go to our organization.

Today is Giving Tuesday. Please consider a making

Today is Giving Tuesday. Please consider a making a donation to Post 53. We are a 100% volunteer organization that is entirely funded by YOU. We are honored to serve our community 24/7 with high quality pre-hospital care but need your ongoing support.

Consider a donation today. Scan the code above or visit our website www.Post53.org/donate

It’s Cyber Monday, so don’t forget to please u

It’s Cyber Monday, so don’t forget to please use our Amazon Smile link when shopping. It is posted in our bio. Part of your purchases will be donated to Post 53 at no additional cost. We are 100% supported by donations from you and without many of our fundraising events this year due to COVID-19, we need it more than ever. Your help would be much appreciated.

From our first responding families to yours! On Th

From our first responding families to yours! On Thanksgiving, The Ostberg and Edwards families staffed our first response ambulance. Thank you to them and all of our members who were on duty yesterday. We are so grateful for you.

Be cautious tomorrow and stay safe.

Be cautious tomorrow and stay safe.

Do what you can to help reduce the spread. #maskup

Do what you can to help reduce the spread. #maskupdarien

Do your part keep yourself and others safe. Doing

Do your part keep yourself and others safe. Doing so will reduce the strain on healthcare workers so they have enough resources.

#maskupdarien

67 cases have been reported in Darien in the last

67 cases have been reported in Darien in the last 14 days and because of this, Darien’s rolling average is 26/100,000 which makes us a red alert town.

We must make changes immediately including
⁃ Those who are 65+ or at high risk should stay home in order to stay safe
⁃ Limit trips outside your home
⁃ Avoid gatherings with non-family members
⁃ Do not engage in indoor activities/ social gatherings (under Governor Lamont’s phase 2.1 guidance which we are in now, indoor and outdoor gatherings are limited to 10 people)
⁃ Mask wearing will be mandatory when in public

Stay home and with your family members in order to stay safe. Darien’s increasing COVID-19 cases rate has not been this extreme since late March. If we follow preventative measures as a community, we can lower the number or cases.

Thanksgiving this year will be different, and it s

Thanksgiving this year will be different, and it should look different. Please read over and implement the precautions provided by the CDC that you can take to make the holiday safe for you and your family.

Wearing a mask is necessary as cases continue to s

Wearing a mask is necessary as cases continue to spike. Not only are you protecting others, but you are protecting yourself. Let’s make our community safer by continuing to wear our masks.

#maskupdarien

Today’s First Responder Friday is Kinga Srednick

Today’s First Responder Friday is Kinga Srednicka! Kinga is a senior and we are so grateful for her dedication to the organization.

Kinga has managed the girls study at Post and junior year, was the publicity officer.
Kinga plays basketball in the winter and does outdoor track in the spring.

Kinga’s favorite part of Post is the bonding events with the membership we have several times a year and her favorite piece of equipment on the ambulance is the Reeves stretcher. She always gets Burger Shakes and Fries with her crew as well.

“I joined Post 53 because I thought it was a unique organization in town, and as a freshman, I looked up to the high schoolers in Post.”

Today, on Veterans Day, we want to honor all those

Today, on Veterans Day, we want to honor all those who have served our country. Living or deceased, Post 53 thanks you for your service and sacrifice.

Please support Darien EMS - Post 53 by shopping Mi

Please support Darien EMS - Post 53 by shopping Minted.com/holiday this holiday season using our unique promo code FUNDRAISEDARIEN from now until December 31st. You save 20% on holiday cards & gifts and Minted donates 15% back to us at the end of the year. Feel free to share the code with family and friends. This is a simple way to support Post 53 at no additional cost. Thank you so much for your support!

Darien now has a 14-day rolling average of 11.8/ 1

Darien now has a 14-day rolling average of 11.8/ 100,000 positive cases which makes us an orange alert town. Stamford and Norwalk are red alert towns, which increases our risk of becoming a red alert town even more.

As an orange alert town, the CT department of health recommends that you postpone all indoor activities where mask wearing or social distancing cannot be maintained. Make sure you social distance, wear a mask, and socialize outdoors.

Today’s First Responder Friday is Ryan Plank! Ry

Today’s First Responder Friday is Ryan Plank! Ryan is the VP of Administration which means he records meeting minutes, updates the organization’s bylaws, and keeps track of membership demographics. We are grateful for Ryan’s dedication and hard work.

Previously, Ryan was the radios officer and the assistant to supplies. His favorite piece of equipment on the ambulance is the halogen.

Ryan is also a member of the Noroton Heights Fire Department and recently earned the “Rookie of the Year” award. In addition, Ryan plays football, baseball, and basketball.

Ryan comes from a family of healthcare workers. His dad and brothers are first responders, and his mom a nurse. Ryan joined Post in order to continue the legacy and he has loved his experience ever since.

“Post has given me an unlimited amount of opportunities to learn, better myself as a person, and build bonds that will last a lifetime.”

With 17 new cases reported in the past 14 days, Da

With 17 new cases reported in the past 14 days, Darien is now a yellow alert town. Two of our neighboring towns, Stamford and Norwalk, are both at the red alert level and Greenwich, Wilton, and Westport are all at the yellow alert level as well.

If you or a family member are sick, stay home until you have received a negative COVID-19 test. The cases are spreading mostly through gatherings as well as youth sports.

If you are being social, stay outside, wear a mask, and stay 6 feet apart.

With Halloween tomorrow, remember that you can cel

With Halloween tomorrow, remember that you can celebrate while still being safe! A few tips from us and @cdcgov to enjoy Halloween and prevent the spread of COVID-19:

⁃ Avoid group gatherings and Halloween parties

- Remember Darien is encouraging no trick-or-treating, if you come into contact with those participating, avoid close contact.

⁃ Give treats in individual candy bags outdoors, not inside

⁃ Wash hands (especially before touching candy) and wear a mask

For costumes:
⁃ Make your protective cloth mask part of your costume and remember that regular costume masks are NOT protective
⁃ Children under the age of 2 and people with difficulty breathing should not wear a mask

Reminder to stay 6 feet away from all who you do not live with.

This week’s First Responder Friday is Cathy Hunt

This week’s First Responder Friday is Cathy Hunter! Cathy is currently a driver and she is the Special Operations Officer, meaning she is in charge of our fire rehabilitation bus. Cathy does so much for the organization and we are excited to highlight her!

Before special operations, Cathy was the kitchens officer and assistant to CPR coordinator.

Outside of Post, Cathy is the football manager and throws javelin in the spring. Her favorite piece of equipment on the ambulance is a tourniquet and she loves going to Chipotle with her crew.

Cathy hopes to pursue a career in nursing, so she joined Post in order to learn more about the medical field and medical professions. She is also so thankful for all the lasting friendships she has made because of the organization.

Today is World Stroke Day. Strokes are the 5th lea

Today is World Stroke Day. Strokes are the 5th leading cause of death in the United States however, early action and recognition can reduce brain damage along with other complications. By using the acronym BE FAST, you can recognize stroke signs and if you see any signs, be sure to dial 911 immediately.

Thanks to @stamfordhealth for the useful graphic.

Today is National First Responders Day! We want to

Today is National First Responders Day! We want to recognize all of those around the country who serve their communities, especially in our town.

In honor of today, consider making a donation. We are a non-profit organization that is 100% funded by YOU! So please donate using the link in bio.

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