During the summer of 2008, the Selectmen decided to take steps to restore the Bridgewater EMS service to a “ transport” department primarily due to staffing issues. I was hired on late 2008 to get the equipment, and more importantly, qualified EMT’s in place. As Bridgewater resident since 2000 and a Fire Department member since 2006, I have interest in providing the best service to my community that we can. The Bridgewater EMS has a core group of highly motivated and talented providers, but the resources we currently have need to be bolstered to keep from spreading ourselves too thinly.

New training programs and new staffing has had dramatic increase in those interested in becoming and EMT. The EMS unit works under the Fire Chief, Andrew denton, who oversees both. The Public Safety Department is moving away from a volunteer service to an “on-call” service. All members of the fire, EMS and police, are paid an hourly wage for time spent responding to calls.

If you are interested in learning some valuable life saving skills and helping to serve your community, please let me, Chief Andrew Denton, Chief E.J. Thompson or any of the selectmen know. I can be reached during business hours at 744-6047 to discuss anything mentioned or just to chat.

* A Division of Bridgewater Public Safety