Oxford EMS

05/23/2026

As EMS Week comes to a close, I want to personally thank each and every member of Oxford EMS for your continued dedication, professionalism, and commitment to serving our community.

Our volunteer membership gives countless hours away from family, work, and personal time to answer calls for help whenever they come in. Whether responding in the middle of the night, standing by at community events, training to improve skills, or supporting one another behind the scenes, your service does not go unnoticed.

This week serves as a reminder of the important role Oxfords EMS providers play every day, but the truth is that your efforts deserve recognition year-round. The compassion, teamwork, and reliability shown by our members are what make this organization strong and allow us to provide the level of care our community depends on.

I am proud to serve alongside such a dedicated group of volunteers. Thank you for everything you do, not just during EMS Week, but every single day.

And a special thanks to all of those who helped honor our team this week.

Chief Seth Poston

05/22/2026

Congratulations to Training Director Keri McDermott and Oxford EMS member Breanna Toomey on being recognized by UConn Health Waterbury Hospital this past Wednesday for their outstanding contributions to EMS. Keri was presented with EMS Educator of the Year, and Breanna was honored as Tele-Communicator of the Year. These awards reflect the dedication, hard work, and impact they continue to make within the EMS community. We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition and all that they do. Congratulations to you both!

Oxford EMS was awarded a Unit Citation for the team’s response to a bus accident in a neighboring town. This recognition reflects the professionalism, teamwork, and commitment demonstrated by our members in providing care and support when neighboring communities need assistance. We are proud of the dedication shown by everyone involved.

05/19/2026

Our EMS Week celebration was one for the books! Great weather, great food, and even better company.
Thank you First Selectman George Temple for coming out and honoring our members.
Thank you to Hydrant Dirty Soda Shop for coming out and serving up some amazing drinks, and to Est Pizza out of New Haven for the great food.
Thank you to everyone who came out and helped make it such a great night. EMS Week gives us a chance to celebrate all of the hard work our members put in year-round, and we’re grateful to spend it together.

05/17/2026

Happy EMS Week to all of our members here at Oxford EMS and to our neighboring EMS partners. While this week gives us a chance to recognize and celebrate EMS, the work doesn’t stop here. Thank you for showing up, putting in the time, and serving our community all year long. We appreciate everything you do.

05/13/2026

We’re proud to share that our community has once again been re-designated as a HeartSafe Community! ❤️

The HeartSafe program recognizes communities that are committed to improving cardiac emergency preparedness and outcomes through CPR education, public access to AEDs, and coordinated emergency response efforts. Every minute matters during a cardiac emergency, and programs like this help save lives.

If your business, organization, or group is interested in CPR training or would like information about placing an AED at your location, please reach out to us at info@oxfordems.org. We’d be happy to help you become part of a safer, more prepared community.

Together, we can make a difference when it matters most!

Thank you to the First Selectman of Oxford for his continued support and the Connecticut Department of Public Health for championing this program.

We are proud that the Town of Oxford is recognized as a Heart Safe Community. ❤️

A special thank you to our Director of EMS Seth Poston and his team for their hard work, training, and commitment to keeping our community safe every day. Your service and dedication is truly appreciated!

05/08/2026

Oxford EMS is continuing to expand its role beyond traditional EMS response.

Through the development of specialized capabilities, including our recently launched K9 Search & Rescue Division, our members are training to assist in unique, complex, and time-sensitive situations where every second matters.

Building and sustaining these capabilities takes training, equipment, and time - all made possible through community support.

Your donation helps us continue to grow and better serve Oxford and the surrounding area.

🔗 https://www.thegreatgive.org/organizations/oxford-ambulance-association-inc

05/07/2026

Oxford EMS is made up of volunteers: students, professionals, and community members who take time away from their own lives to serve others.

From training days to emergency calls, our members are committed to being there when it matters most.

Your support helps train, equip, and retain the people behind the response.

🔗 https://www.thegreatgive.org/organizations/oxford-ambulance-association-inc

05/07/2026

Day 2 of the Great Give!

Last year, Oxford EMS saw a 17% increase in call volume, and we are already on track to exceed that again this year.

Every call we respond to, every training we run, and every new capability we build is made possible by the support of our community.
As demand continues to grow, so does the need to remain prepared.

Your support directly impacts how ready we are when someone calls 911.

🔗 https://www.thegreatgive.org/organizations/oxford-ambulance-association-inc

05/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who has supported us so far!

Your donations help keep Oxford EMS ready to respond 24/7 - staffed entirely by volunteers.

There’s still time to get involved and support the work we do every day.

🔗 https://www.thegreatgive.org/organizations/oxford-ambulance-association-inc

05/06/2026

Your support goes further than just an ambulance response.

It helps equip and train our volunteers, maintain lifesaving equipment, and expand specialized capabilities within Oxford EMS.

From EMT training and medical gear to designing and developing new ways to deliver quality care, your donation directly strengthens how we serve our community.

As a volunteer organization, everything we do depends on that support.
If you’ve ever seen us at an emergency, community event, or training - this is your chance to be a part of that work.

🔗 https://www.thegreatgive.org/organizations/oxford-ambulance-association-inc



Valley Community Foundation The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven

05/06/2026

Today, Oxford EMS is proud to be participating in the Great Give!

Our organization is 100% volunteer, responding to over 1,400 calls each year and providing care not only in Oxford, but across surrounding communities through mutual aid.

Every donation directly supports our ability to respond, train, and serve.

If you’re able to support us, even a small donation makes a difference.

🔗 https://www.thegreatgive.org/organizations/oxford-ambulance-association-inc