ProPublica and the Connecticut Mirror, two nonprofit news organizations, are investigating the state’s emergency medical services and what it takes to provide life-saving care across the state. If you work or volunteer in emergency medical services in Connecticut, we need your help.
We know our state’s emergency medical services have been stretched thin for years, but that doesn’t stop our paramedics, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics from working around the clock to serve our community members in crisis. We have data on ambulance response times, but we know it doesn’t tell the full story of what’s happening behind the scenes.
If you work or volunteer in a Connecticut EMS, fire department, law enforcement agency, or emergency room, we want to hear your experiences and understand what resources you need to perform this lifesaving work.
What has changed since you started emergency medical services? If our emergency services need more personnel, what are the challenges in hiring or retaining new personnel? What do you want Connecticut residents and legislators to know about the current state of EMS?
Your opinion is very important and will help us write the report. We want to understand all the complexities of this issue, from training limitations to worker housing needs, budget cuts, and what that means for everyday essential work.
Please share your experience by filling out a simple form. Our reporters will read all responses and may follow up. You can also email CT Mirror reporter Jenna Carlesso and ProPublica reporter Cassandra Garibay at: [email protected] Have any questions or concerns?
Don’t work for Emergency Medical Services in Connecticut but know someone who does? You can also help by submitting this form.
If you call 911 for a medical emergency, we also want to hear from you. Please fill out our patient experience form.
