SAA Press Release April 2026

In the first quarter of 2026, Southbury Ambulance Association responded to 915 calls. The top 2 call categories are falls and general sickness. Advanced Life Support (ALS) transport with a Paramedic was provided 22%; Basic Life Support (BLS) with an EMT crew 51 %; and no transport was provided 27%.  Crews respond within 2 minutes of their notification with an on-scene time average of 11 minutes. SAA is part of the Southbury community and welcomes volunteers! If interested in taking an EMT class, Oxford Ambulance offers courses regularly. If interested in a CPR class and learning basic lifesaving skills, please contact Carolyn at 203-673-4394 to schedule a two-hour session. If interested in learning more about EMS, have a coffee with Chief Hoyt. Call 203 262 8082 ext. 101 and schedule an appointment. Please remember a 9-1-1 emergency situation needs immediate police, fire, or medical help. To assist the public, the Southbury Ambulance website –  https://southburyambulance.org has an informational guide on calling 9-1-1. Please Follow us on Facebook, and visit our website southburyambulance.org. Serving in EMS is a great way to serve your community; provide invaluable emergency medical care; and find a career path. Looking forward to hearing from you!