New Bedford City Council honors members of New Bedford EMS

“Recently, The New Bedford City Council honored several of our members for saving the lives of several people over the last six months.

Paramedics Grasela, Hughes, Botelho, Brody, Selley, McCauley, Stys, and Erin Sousa as well as EMT Noonan, Leaver, and Reis were recognized by the City Council for the life-saving work.

One gentleman in particular who suffered and survived a sudden cardiac arrest was present to shake our hands and say thank you. Other incidents involved a child and an adult male who was found in cardiac arrest while driving. Director McGraw was also honored for his 30-plus years of service to the city.

New Bedford EMS is comprised of nearly 50 EMT and Paramedics who respond to approximately twenty thousand calls for service each year in the City of New Bedford. We work closely with our public safety partners from New Bedford Fire Department and City of New Bedford Police Department (Official) to save lives and protect the citizens of New Bedford.” -New Bedford EMS.

New Bedford EMS photo.