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Post 53 is conducting a Memorial Day fundraiser in

Post 53 is conducting a Memorial Day fundraiser in place of our annual Food Fair! Post 53 is an entirely volunteer run organization that relies on the generosity of our community to purchase supplies and equipment that allow us to continue to serve the town of Darien. Please consider purchasing a Food Fair to-go package in support of Post 53 by Wednesday, May 26th. Click the link in our bio today for more details and to place your order.

Happy Mother’s Day! We are so grateful for mothe

Happy Mother’s Day! We are so grateful for mothers everywhere and especially those in our community. Thank you to the amazing woman in Post 53 that devote their time to their families and volunteering. You are true heroes!

It is National Nurses week! Thank you to the unsun

It is National Nurses week! Thank you to the unsung heroes of healthcare all around the world and in our community. We appreciate your selflessness and dedication. Your immeasurable contributions to healthcare do not go unnoticed.

Congratulations Lindsay Smith on all your hard wor

Congratulations Lindsay Smith on all your hard work! We are so proud of you and excited to see what you will accomplish.

Thank you to the LCB senior living organization fo

Thank you to the LCB senior living organization for their informational and eye-opening seminar, A Walk In Their Shoes. A Walk In Their Shoes is a dementia simulator for caregivers to enhance our understanding of the stress dementia patients feel every day. By empathizing with these patients, we can better understand what actions to take when treating them.

Are you interested in becoming a member of Post 53

Are you interested in becoming a member of Post 53? Click the link in our bio to apply today!

Refer to this graphic from the CDC regarding mask

Refer to this graphic from the CDC regarding mask wearing based on vaccination in indoor/outdoor activities. As always, be safe and smart about the spread of the virus and do your best to protect yourself and others.

It’s National Volunteer week! Did you know that

It’s National Volunteer week! Did you know that Post53 is staffed entirely by volunteer members? We are so grateful for the time and effort that our members willingly dedicate to serve our community. And a special thank you to all volunteers in our town. Your work does not go unnoticed.

We are also 100% funded by donations.
Click the link in our bio to donate today. Your donation allow us to continue to serve the town of Darien.

Congratulations to our new Elected Officers for th

Congratulations to our new Elected Officers for the 2021-2022 school year! We are so excited to see the work you will accomplish.

President: Ethan Gupta

Vice President of Operations: Luke Riordan

Vice President of Training: Jamie Santella

Vice President of Student Affairs: Ryan Genovese

Vice President of Finance: Emma Kinnie

Vice President of Administration: Liv Peters

As well, we would like to give a huge thank you to our previous EOs who have led us through a very difficult and unpredictable year. We appreciate your resilience and dedication!

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Post 53 would like to recognize the outstanding di

Post 53 would like to recognize the outstanding dispatchers and call takers at Southwest Regional Communication Center for their hard work and dedication to our community day in and day out! Thank you!

Yesterday was National Doctor’s Day. We’d like

Yesterday was National Doctor’s Day. We’d like to share our gratitude to all doctors, especially those close to Post 53. Thank you to our partners at Stamford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and our amazing alumni. Now, more than ever, your work and sacrifice means everything.

As spring rolls around, seasonal allergy symptoms

As spring rolls around, seasonal allergy symptoms may mimic COVID-19 signs and symptoms. Here is a chart from the Mayo Clinic that presents the differences between the two. If you have any suspicions or are experiencing any signs and symptoms of COVID-19, get tested.

Starting April 1 in Connecticut, the COVID-19 vacc

Starting April 1 in Connecticut, the COVID-19 vaccine will be available for individuals of 16 years of age or older. You just live or work in CT in order to receive the vaccine in state.

You may schedule your vaccine through the Vaccine Appointment Assistance Line by calling 877-918-2224 or search for a vaccine site near you (link will be in bio).

In honor of Women’s History Month, we want to ho

In honor of Women’s History Month, we want to honor the dayladies who work for us. These women volunteer for Post 53 both on and off the ambulance and we are so grateful for them.

Specifically pictured are Katherine Mancini and Cathy Droogan who are the adult supervisors of the OSHA team. They ensure safe and healthy working conditions for us in addition to providing trainings, outreach, education, and assistance.

Thank you to @bluewavebooster for this great poste

Thank you to @bluewavebooster for this great poster of our senior class!! We are so proud of those that helped lead Post 53 during this pandemic.

Today’s first responder Friday is Sally Boucher!

Today’s first responder Friday is Sally Boucher!! Sally is currently the VP of Finance. She handles finances of Post including the budget, paying the bills, and overseeing the operating account. Sally’s dedication is incredible and we are so lucky to have her.

Previously, Sally was the Community Relations officer and outside of school, she does Cross Country, and is an indoor and outdoor track captain. She is in Respect Works club at DHS as well.

Her favorite piece of equipment is her trauma shears and she likes eating Bodega with her crew.

”Each call we respond to is an opportunity for us to learn, teach others, and grow. Responding to calls and getting to work with my family here at post is what makes it so special to me.”

It has been a year since the WHO declared the COVI

It has been a year since the WHO declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic. In light of this, we want to take a moment to recognize the over 2.5 million lives that have been lost as a result of COVID-19, especially those in our town.

We are so grateful for the community’s support over the past year and for our volunteers.

Please continue to be mindful as the pandemic is not over and we must remain vigilant.

Learn the difference between a heart attack and a

Learn the difference between a heart attack and a cardiac arrest. Fast action can save lives. Call 911 and start CPR when necessary. Want to learn CPR? Reach out to our CPR coordinators at learnCPR@post53.org.

Cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death, and early compressions can help save lives. As a part of heart health month, learn CPR!

#gettotheheartofit

CT’s COVID-19 Vaccine Roll-Out calendar has been

CT’s COVID-19 Vaccine Roll-Out calendar has been updated. Starting March 1st, people 55 or older as well as Educators and Child Care Providers can schedule their vaccines!

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Darien EMS-Post 53 is a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving the Darien Community

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