Pictured at the Lyme Ambulance Association Annual Awards Night are, from left to right, Deputy Chief of Service Ariana Eaton, EMT Paul Ahnell, EMT Carter Courtney and Chief of Service Steve Olstein. Photo by D.Hampton-Dowson.
LYME — Just before social distancing went into effect, Lyme Ambulance Association held its annual awards night at Hamburg Station in Lyme to honor the work of its volunteer crew members and support staff.
On the evening of March 9, Chief of Service Steve Olstein recognized the outstanding service of the following top responders in 2019: Carter Courtney, Paul Ahnell, Ed McCusker, Steve Olstein, Tom Darna, Jason Zelek, Will Bartlett, and Heidi Bill.
The Chief also recognized four newly certified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) — Annie Bill, Will Bartlett, Lisa Simiola, and Jason Zelek — and thanked Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs) George Mooney and Kelly Smith for renewing their licenses. Other members were recognized for their distinct contributions.
Lyme First Selectman Steven Mattson and Lyme Fire Company Chief John Evans offered their congratulations and appreciation for the service which Lyme Ambulance provides.
The Lyme Ambulance Association provides Emergency Medical Service to the town of Lyme. It is an independent, non-profit ambulance service, relying on state-certified volunteers and annual donations from town residents for support.
The Association invites all townspeople to donate or volunteer. Many types of positions are available and training is provided. Interested parties should contact Paul Ahnell at 860-434-2438.
For further information, visit http://www.lymeambulance.org.