ARMS IAEP Local 408

05/22/2026

Congratulations to the cohort of ARMS employees who graduated this past week!!

-Mason Hallstrom with his Paramedic from Yale’s Center for EMS
-Christian Hotchkiss with his BS in Paramedicine from The University of New Haven
-Connor Sainz with his BS in Paramedicine from The University of New Haven
-Autumn Mitchell with her AS in General Studies
-Mikayla Szczepanski with her AS in Nursing

We are honored to have you all as part of the team, and wish you much success and luck in whatever the future may hold for you 🎓 🎉

05/19/2026

As Union President, I want to take a moment at the start of EMS Week to recognize the incredible EMTs of ARMS.

Every day, you show up ready to serve this community with professionalism and dedication, no matter how busy the shift gets or how long the day has been. You handle the difficult calls, support one another through the tough moments, and somehow still find ways to keep each other laughing along the way.

This job is not easy, and the sacrifices made by our members and their families do not go unnoticed. I am proud to represent such a hardworking group of EMTs who continue to set the standard every single day.

Thank you for your commitment to this profession, helping to fill my shifts recently 😬, to this union, and most importantly to each other. I hope this EMS Week message reminds you how valued and appreciated you truly are.

Stay safe, enjoy your week, and thank you again for everything that you do!

(I unfortunately don’t have photos of all of you to share with the group….)

💙Danielle

05/15/2026

During National Police Week, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to the dedicated men and women of the Ansonia Police Department.

From all of us at ARMS, thank you for your partnership, your sacrifice, and for helping keep our crews and our community safe each and every day. We are proud to stand beside you in service.

Stay safe, and thank you for all that you do. 💙🚔

05/09/2026

We are pleased to share some good news with our members and community. After many months of hard work by everyone involved, our field members now officially have a signed contract with The City of Ansonia!

We also want to acknowledge The City’s recognition of all the hard work our EMS professionals perform, and for continuing the conversations needed to reach this agreement.

Thank you to The City of Ansonia and everyone who supported us along the way.

05/04/2026

Today, on International Firefighters’ Day, we want to take a moment to recognize and thank our incredible local volunteer fire department.

Your dedication, courage, and willingness to serve—day or night—make a profound difference in the safety and well-being of our community. It’s an honor for our ambulance service to work alongside such a committed and selfless team.

Thank you for all that you do, today and every day. 🚒💙

05/01/2026

This May Day, we stand in solidarity with all workers fighting for dignity, respect, and equity. We advocate for stronger protections and sustainable careers in EMS—because taking care of our communities starts with taking care of us.

Solidarity today and every day. ✊🚑

04/23/2026

The Bravos were dispatched to a kitchen fire alongside AFD last night. AFD quickly knocked the fire down, and luckily no injuries were reported of occupants or first responders. 🚒 🚑

04/18/2026

Hope you guys enjoyed the well-deserved sweet treats 🍩

📞💙Happy National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week! 💙📞

This week, we proudly recognize the incredible dispatchers who are the calm voices in the chaos behind every call for help. From the first ring to the final update, you are the vital link that keeps our crews informed, supported, and safe.

From all of us at Ansonia Rescue Medical Services, thank you for your dedication, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to our community.

We couldn’t do what we do without you!