Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical Service

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Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical Service provides pre-hospital emergency medical care, advanced life support services, and transportation to definitive medical care facilities to all persons requiring such service within the Town of Monroe and surrounding communities. All comments/content posted on this page subject to Terms of Use at www.monroect.org/socialmedia

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Deputy Chief Ryan!Hometown: Monroe Years with Monroe EMS: 10 Positions Held: Fundraising Chair, Member...
03/05/2026

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Deputy Chief Ryan!

Hometown: Monroe

Years with Monroe EMS: 10

Positions Held: Fundraising Chair, Membership Retention, Captain, Deputy Chief (current)

Why I Volunteer: I’m proud to serve the community I grew up in. Monroe EMS feels like family, and I value the teamwork and mentorship that help strengthen our department’s future.

Outside of EMS: I work for Yale New Haven Health. I enjoy spending time with family and friends and fishing on my days off.

Memorable Call: On a trauma call involving severe bleeding, the patient’s spouse—trained in Stop the Bleed—controlled the bleeding before we arrived. It was a powerful reminder of how community education like CPR and Stop the Bleed truly saves lives.

MVEMS is partnering with The Catalyst CT and the Monroe Health Department to host a FREE opioid awareness and Narcan tra...
02/26/2026

MVEMS is partnering with The Catalyst CT and the Monroe Health Department to host a FREE opioid awareness and Narcan training at HQ.

Two dates are available — see the flyer for full details. Space is limited, and registration is required.

All attendees will receive a FREE opioid overdose rescue kit. Please share with friends and neighbors — education saves lives.

A huge thank you to Bridgeport Hospital Department of Emergency Medical Services for dropping off pizza and drinks for o...
02/25/2026

A huge thank you to Bridgeport Hospital Department of Emergency Medical Services for dropping off pizza and drinks for our crew!

Since the storm began on Sunday, we’ve responded to 25 calls, and the support truly means so much during this busy stretch. We are incredibly grateful for the partnership and generosity — it keeps our team fueled and ready to continue serving our community.

Thank you again for thinking of us!

🚑 Free CPR Class – February 28th 🚑Monroe Volunteer EMS is hosting a FREE CPR class on Saturday, February 28th from 10:00...
02/25/2026

🚑 Free CPR Class – February 28th 🚑

Monroe Volunteer EMS is hosting a FREE CPR class on Saturday, February 28th from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM!

Learning CPR empowers you to act quickly and confidently in an emergency. Whether it’s a family member, friend, coworker, or neighbor, knowing what to do in those first critical minutes can truly make a difference.

This class is open to community members who want to learn hands-only CPR and basic life-saving skills. No prior experience is necessary.

Location: MVEMS HQ (54 Jockey Hollow Rd, Monroe CT)
To Register: email us at communityrelations@monroevems.net or message us on Facebook!

We hope everyone is staying safe and warm. As you shovel out, please take your time — snow removal can be more strenuous...
02/23/2026

We hope everyone is staying safe and warm. As you shovel out, please take your time — snow removal can be more strenuous than it looks.

Since the storm began, Monroe EMS crews have responded to 7 calls in challenging conditions. We’re incredibly proud of our members for always being there for our community.

A special thank you to Bridgeport Hospital for sending dinner yesterday — we truly appreciate your support! Stay safe, Monroe.

Blizzard #2 is here, and MVEMS is here and ready to serve our community.If you’re enjoying your snow day(s), please do ...
02/22/2026

Blizzard #2 is here, and MVEMS is here and ready to serve our community.

If you’re enjoying your snow day(s), please do so safely — limit travel if you can, shovel carefully, check on your neighbors, and wear layers!

Stay warm, stay smart, and remember that we’re here if you need us. ❄️

February is American Heart Month ❤️Cardiac arrest remains a leading cause of death in the U.S., with more than 350,000 o...
02/05/2026

February is American Heart Month ❤️

Cardiac arrest remains a leading cause of death in the U.S., with more than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests each year—and nearly 90% proving fatal. Immediate CPR can double or triple survival, yet only 41% of victims receive bystander CPR.

YOU can make a difference by learning CPR at one of our classes or other local organizations!

Stay tuned for upcoming CPR class dates!

Together, we can increase bystander action, strengthen community readiness, and save more lives.

Learn more at heart.org/nation.

Monroe EMS Wrapped 2025 🚑From late-night calls to lifesaving moments, thank you to our crews, volunteers, and community ...
02/02/2026

Monroe EMS Wrapped 2025 🚑
From late-night calls to lifesaving moments, thank you to our crews, volunteers, and community for an unforgettable year. Here’s to the calls we answered, the lives we touched, and the teamwork that made it all happen 💙

A huge thank you to Monroe EMS’s snow crew. Stay inside and be safe during the storm 🚑 ❄️
01/26/2026

A huge thank you to Monroe EMS’s snow crew. Stay inside and be safe during the storm 🚑 ❄️

❄️ MVEMS Winter Weather Advisory ❄️With temperatures dropping below 0°F and wind chills reaching -10°F, the risk of hypo...
01/24/2026

❄️ MVEMS Winter Weather Advisory ❄️
With temperatures dropping below 0°F and wind chills reaching -10°F, the risk of hypothermia and frostbite is high.

🧊 Hypothermia occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can produce it. Warning signs include intense shivering, confusion, slurred speech, and extreme fatigue.
🧤 Frostbite can develop quickly in these conditions, especially on exposed skin such as fingers, toes, ears, and noses.

⚠️ Protect yourself and others:
• Limit time outdoors
• Dress in warm layers and cover exposed skin
• Check on elderly neighbors and those without reliable heat
• Bring pets indoors

If you or someone else shows signs of hypothermia or frostbite, seek medical attention promptly. Stay warm, stay safe, and look out for one another.

EMS by day, hockey fans by night 🏒🚑So fun celebrating First Responders Night with our families and teammates. Thanks for...
01/18/2026

EMS by day, hockey fans by night 🏒🚑
So fun celebrating First Responders Night with our families and teammates. Thanks for making it a great night at the rink Bridgeport Islanders!

Last night we rolled out the ‘blue carpet’ and had the honor of celebrating the heart of Monroe EMS—our volunteers. With...
01/11/2026

Last night we rolled out the ‘blue carpet’ and had the honor of celebrating the heart of Monroe EMS—our volunteers.

With over 1,700 calls answered and 10,000+ volunteer hours given in service to our community—these men and women truly embody what it means to be “Neighbors helping neighbors.”

Thank you for your selfless dedication, compassion, and commitment to Monroe.

A special thanks to Testo’s Restaurant for hosting and to Cynthia Marie for planning a fantastic Monroe EMS Member Appreciation celebration. And finally, thank you Easton EMS for covering the town while we celebrated.

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Monroe, CT
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Established in 1977, MVEMS is a volunteer, state certified Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance service which serves Monroe's community of around 20,000 people and responds to approximately 1,500 medical emergencies each year. The MVEMS membership is comprised of a majority of Connecticut and National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certified EMTs. The remaining members are Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs), trained in BLS CPR and advanced first aid assist to assist their EMT partners.

In addition to its volunteers, MVEMS contracts a paramedic from Valley Emergency Medical Services stationed at EMS Headquarters 24/7 ready to respond to life-threatening medical emergencies. MVEMS currently provides emergency care for the Town of Monroe 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, throughout the entire calendar year. Members annually volunteer more than 20,000 hours of community service.

In addition to providing the town's emergency medical service, MVEMS sponsors various training opportunities for the town. Every year MVEMS conducts an EMT-Basic class which allows members of the community, surrounding towns, and the town Firemen, to become NREMT and Connecticut certified EMT's. MVEMS also provides a series of courses to the public including AHA CPR, Stop the Bleed, and First Aid to enhance community medical education.