On this day 50 years ago, June 24, 1972, Ron Aliano founded American Ambulance to provide essential life-saving services to the residents of Eastern Connecticut. Last week we celebrated our 50th ...anniversary with our team members who remain dedicated to Ron’s vision and mission, committed to excellence in the delivery of patient care. Thank you for 50 years of service to our community, we are proud of the great things you do every day!
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In 2009, American Ambulance received permission from CT OEMS to change the exterior vehicle design and labeling from the federal specifications and standards for ambulances to Battenburg Livery. We ...were the first in the state to transition to this look in the interest of safety of our patients, our team members and the community at large. We introduced Battenburg Livery as a safety standard in our vehicle design in 2010. These markings are a distinctive checkerboard pattern developed in the United Kingdom in the 1990s that maximize the vehicles' visibility in either in daylight or under headlights at night.
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1983 saw the groundbreaking ceremony for our current location at One American Way. The apparatus bay was completed first in 1985 and had to accommodate the entire team temporarily until the office ...section of the building was complete in 1986. The building overlooks the Thames River and is considered a modern-day landmark in the city of Norwich.
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Since day one, American Ambulance has been committed to the people we serve, the communities we work within, and to our team members. By the 1970’s, the paramedic profession was in its infancy with... only a few major cities in the U.S. having paramedic programs. The paramedic concept has roots in the military, a method of providing advanced medical care in the field would lead to calls for a similar level of care in civilian life. The 1970s television show ‘Emergency!’ was how most Americans first learned what a paramedic was. In 1983, American Ambulance hosted the first paramedic program in Eastern CT with 13 participants, pictured in the first photo. American Professional Educational Services, Inc. was founded in 1996 in response to an increased demand for community CPR classes and soon expanded to include Emergency Medical Technician programs. The next 1970s era photo shows just how far we have come with uniforms for our crew.
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Modern EMS (Emergency Medical Services) is a highly developed system, from the way calls for aid are received and dispatched, to the advanced medical care provided on scene by the EMS crew. This is ...followed by rapid transport to a hospital equipped to care for the sick or injured patient. However, it has not always been this way. The national philosophy until the mid-20th century remained focused on patient care beginning when the patient arrived at the hospital. Though some state legislation started to require ambulances to be equipped with basic medical supplies, as well as requiring the ambulance personnel to be trained in basic first aid. With the advancements of mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and closed-chest cardiac massage, this highlighted the importance of early medical intervention and its impact on survivability rates. At the time, the hearse, station-wagon or limousine style ambulance was common. But it was soon realized the need for an increase in the size of the patient care compartment, to make room for the patient, equipment, and most importantly the life-saving crew. Here’s a look back at some of American Ambulance’s early ambulances.
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We're looking for dedicated professionals to support our operations team in the Dispatcher role. Dispatchers are responsible for monitoring the location of emergency services and non-emergency ...ambulance personnel throughout their shift. They dispatch the appropriate type and number of units in response to calls for assistance as well as pre-scheduled transports. Dispatchers often are the first contact the public has when they call for emergency assistance. American Ambulance is committed to the people we serve, the communities we work within, and to our team members. To learn more about this opportunity and to see how you can help us help others, visit http://ow.ly/8egy50JBWnJ
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Father’s Day celebrates and honors the men who have embraced the essential role of fatherhood. Today, we thank fathers and father figures for the sacrifices they make, the responsibility of ...nurturing and raising children, and for devotion to their family. Thanks Dad!
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In celebration of Juneteenth, Norwich resident Ben Haith was recently recognized for creating the Juneteenth flag which has now become the national symbol for this holiday. The star at the center of ...the flag represents Texas the Lone Star State, where slaves in Galveston were told on June 19, 1865, that they were free, over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. The star is surrounded by a nova, a bursting star rising up over the horizon to represent the promise of the future and displays the red, white, and blue of the American flag. Visit Norwich today, June 18, for two Juneteenth events. At 11 AM, join Castle Church for the unveiling of the Jubilee Park Mural at 4 Broadway, Norwich. The mural, by artist Ben Keller, is part of the transformation of the park featuring two local black history leaders. James Lindsey Smith escaped slavery and become a successful businessman, minister, and community leader in Norwich. Sarah Harris Fayerweather, the first black student at Prudence Crandall’s school in Canterbury, went on to become a “conductor” on the UnderGround Railroad. Then at 2 PM, join the Norwich NAACP Branch and Global City Norwich for a Juneteenth Celebration in downtown Norwich with music, food, and activities at the Palace Lot at 241 Main Street, Norwich.
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Soon after American Ambulance celebrated its 10th anniversary, Ron Aliano introduced paramedic level care to Norwich and the surrounding communities in 1983. American was the first ambulance provider... to offer this level of service in Eastern Connecticut.
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American Ambulance Service, Inc. was established on June 24, 1972, by founder Ron Aliano. As we celebrate our 50th Anniversary, we are proud to continue to provide the highest quality EMS care today.... Ron started with two used ambulances and the operation was run out of the back of a local service station in Norwich until American moved to 101 West Main in Norwich with a fleet of 7 ambulances. Ron is seen in this 1976 photo hosting an Open House at that location.
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American Ambulance Celebrates 50th Anniversary 1972 – 2022

On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress while writing the Articles of Confederation, passed a resolution stating that “the flag of the United States be 13 stripes, alternate red and ...white,” and that “the union be 13 stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.” On June 14, we celebrate Flag Day and preserve the traditions, history, pride, and respect that are due our nation's symbol, Old Glory.
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June 1-7 each year is National CPR and AED Awareness Week, spotlighting how lives can be saved if more Americans know CPR and how to use an AED. Did you know about 70 percent of out-of-hospital ...cardiac arrests happen in homes? If you are called on to give CPR in an emergency, you will most likely be trying to save the life of someone you love. Every second counts in cardiac arrest, the power is in your hands to make a difference. Learn 2 Steps to Save a Life with Hands-Only CPR at https://cpr.heart.org/en/cpr-courses-and-kits/hands-only-cpr
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American Ambulance was proud to be a part of the Annual Memorial Day Parade & Commemorative Ceremony in Norwich today. We remember and honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service ...to America.
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This Memorial Day, we remember and honor our nations heroes who died in service to our country. Join American Ambulance today at 12 P.M. for the Annual Memorial Day Parade & Commemorative ...Ceremony sponsored by the City of Norwich, the Norwich Area Veteran’s Council and the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce. The Parade is rain or shine with a new route this year to accommodate a larger parade. Starting on McKinley Avenue at the bottom of Grove Street, the route will proceed up McKinley, then take a left on Broad Street. When the parade reaches Broadway it will take a right, then head up to Chelsea Parade. Everyone is welcome to view the Memorial Day Commemorative Ceremony as we remember and honor our nations heroes who died in service to our country at approximately 1:30 P.M. at the monuments on Chelsea Parade.
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Join American Ambulance Monday, May 30 at 12 P.M. for the Annual Memorial Day Parade & Commemorative Ceremony sponsored by the City of Norwich, the Norwich Area Veteran’s Council and the ...Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce. The Parade is rain or shine with a new route this year to accommodate a larger parade. Starting on McKinley Avenue at the bottom of Grove Street, the route will proceed up McKinley, then take a left on Broad Street. When the parade reaches Broadway it will take a right, then head up to Chelsea Parade. Everyone is welcome to view the Memorial Day Commemorative Ceremony as we remember and honor our nations heroes who died in service to our country at approximately 1:30 P.M. at the monuments on Chelsea Parade.
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As EMS Week wraps up, we want to thank each and every team member for Rising to the Challenge each and every day. We salute the services and sacrifices of our EMS team and recognize the critical role... they play in the health and safety of our community. Show your appreciation for our frontline heroes in the comments below!
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It is a team effort at American Ambulance with every role Rising to the Challenge! We’ve enjoyed the games, raffles and gifts shared with our crew this week, and most of all the smiles as we ...enjoyed some great food and company. Thank you for all that you do!
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Our appreciation for the team at American Ambulance continues with a pizza lunch as we celebrate EMS Week. Pizza was also packaged up and delivered to crews on the road, we salute the hard work you ...do every day!
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