Honoring EMS awardees Erin Smith, Stratford EMS paramedic supervisor, and William Wintermute, AMR-Bridgeport paramedic (center); were (l-r): Doug Latham, MD, EMS medical director, Leigh Goodman, regional EMS manager; April Alfano, RN, director of nursing; and Justin Cahill, MD, chair of Emergency Medicine.
Bridgeport Hospital celebrated Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week by honoring some of the best in the area at its annual EMS awards ceremony, which recognizes those who go above and beyond.
William Wintermute, a paramedic with AMR-Bridgeport, received the EMS Provider of the Year Award, which honors a provider who consistently demonstrates the highest level of professionalism and patient care throughout the year.
“Will is known among his colleagues to be reliable, efficient and always willing to help,” said Doug Latham, MD, Bridgeport Hospital EMS medical director. “Will always presents himself in a positive, professional manner. He strives to make his patients feel valued, safe and cared for on every call, whether routine or life-threatening.”
Erin Smith, a paramedic supervisor with Stratford EMS, received the Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognizes individuals who have significantly contributed to public safety and emergency medical service. She started her EMS journey in 1998 as a Stratford EMS Explorer and has served the community as a paramedic with Stratford EMS and AMR. Her expertise and dedication have been integral to each operation where she was involved.
“Erin is a consummate professional known for her integrity, leadership and tireless commitment to excellence, which elevates the standard of care and professionalism in our field,” said Dr. Latham.
The ceremony also honored EMS providers from AMR Bridgeport, Easton EMS, Monroe Police and Volunteer EMS, Nelson Ambulance, Stratford EMS, Trumbull EMS and Valley EMS.
