On Wednesday, April 8th, members of the Wilton Volunteer Ambulance Corps provided and served dinner to the residents of Ogden House. Ogden House, located at 100 River Rd, is a non-profit, HUD-financed housing facility in Wilton. It provides 85 affordable independent living apartment units for seniors (ages 62+) and individuals with disabilities. In 2025, Ogden House remained one of the top 10 facilities to which WVAC responded to 911 calls. It is always a pleasure to spend time with these seniors, as it gives our members a chance to see them thrive on their best days, rather than when we are called to assist them in an emergency. A few residents got to meet and spend time with the crews that assisted them in their time of need. Salad, chicken parmesan, pasta, and cupcakes were served, and former WVAC president, John Miscioscia MC'd the free raffle portion of the evening, where residents won puzzles or gift cards to Stop N Shop. WVAC has been sponsoring these dinners yearly, at both Ogden House and Wilton Commons (21 Station Rd), for the past several years.

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This past Tuesday, March 31st, WVAC members Brian McDermott, Esther Hilbers, Hans Wernke, Dave Smith and Don Offinger, along with Wilton PD officer Shawn Frendt, trained the owner and staff of the Wilton Outback Steakhouse in Hands-Only CPR and AED use, Stop The Bleed, and infant and adult choking. Outback Steakhouse is prepared for an emergency, are you? If your Wilton business would like similar training, please reach out to Brian McDermott at events@wiltonambulance.org .

Call Volumes by Location Type: Nursing Home/Assisted Living/Extended Care 119 Calls Single Family Private Residence 70 Calls Apartments/Condos 44 Calls Medical Facilities 22 Calls Street/Public Areas 10 Calls Business/Commercial 15 Calls Schools 3 Calls Municipal Buildings 1 Calls Other (Multi-Family, Religious Inst., Group Home) 2 Calls Mutual Aid Calls to Other Service Areas: 17 Calls Georgetown 2 Calls New Canaan 2 Call Norwalk 10 Calls Westport 3 Calls Mutual Aid Calls into Wilton: 23 Calls Results: Transports 238 (ALS 45% / BLS 55%) 83% Refusals 32 11% Cancelled 9 3% DOA 3 1% Standby 2 <1% Public Assist 1 <1% Unfounded 1 <1% Most Frequent Call Locations: The following 14 locations made up 62% of calls YTD 439 Danbury Rd Wilton Meadows 38 Calls 435 Danbury Rd The Greens at Cannondale 28 Calls 211 Danbury Rd Sunrise Sr. Living 27 Calls 95 Danbury Rd Brookdale Pl 25 Calls 100 River Rd Ogden House 14 Calls 21 Station Rd Wilton Commons 10 Calls 50 Danbury Rd Hartford HealthCare / Soundview Medical 8 Calls 141Danbury Rd Riverside Apartments 4 Calls 372 Danbury Rd Stamford Health 5 Calls 25 River Rd Hayworth Apartments 4 Calls REDACTED Private Residence 3 Calls 217 Wolfpit Rd Miller-Driscoll School 3 Calls 77 Danbury Rd ASML 3 Calls 30 Danbury Rd Hartford Healthcare / Urgent Care 3 Calls

WVAC was honored to join the Wilton Kiwanis Club for an engaging and thoughtful conversation about the Wilton Volunteer Ambulance Corps' work and our role in serving the Wilton community. Thank you to the Kiwanis members for the warm welcome, meaningful questions, and continued support of WVAC's mission. A special thank you to Saul, Mary Anne Franco, and the entire Kiwanis team for their incredibly generous contribution to WVAC. This support, made possible through the Kiwanis 2025 Pumpkin Sale, is a powerful example of neighbors helping neighbors and what is possible when community organizations work together. We are grateful for the partnership, the shared commitment to Wilton, and the opportunity to connect with such a dedicated group. Featured below are WVAC Secretary Scott Jones, and WVAC Executive Director Al Garavito, accepting this $25,000 donation to WVAC.

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This past Sunday, WVAC members Esther Hilbers, Hans Wernke, and Ben Gasparinni provided standby coverage for the Wilton Carnival in town center. WVAC is grateful for every opportunity to connect with the Wilton community!

Call Volumes by Location Type: Nursing Home/Assisted Living/Extended Care 72 Calls Single Family Private Residence 39 Calls Apartments/Condos 23 Calls Medical Facilities 16 Calls Street/Public Areas 5 Calls Business/Commercial 7 Calls Schools 0 Calls Municipal Buildings 0 Calls Other (Multi-Family, Religious Inst., Group Home) 2 Calls Mutual Aid Calls to Other Service Areas: 10 Calls Georgetown 1 Call New Canaan 1 Call Norwalk 6 Calls Westport 2 Calls Mutual Aid Calls into Wilton: 16 Calls Most Frequent Call Locations: The following 13 locations made up 63% of calls in January 439 Danbury Rd Wilton Meadows 22 Calls 96 Danbury Rd Brookdale Pl 21 Calls 211 Danbury Rd Sunrise Sr. Living 15 Calls 435 Danbury Rd The Greens at Connadale 13 Calls 100 River Rd Ogden House 7 Calls 21 Station Rn Wilton Commons 6 Calls 50 Danbury Rd Hartford HealthCare / Soundview Medical 5 Calls 372 Danbury Rd Stamford Health 4 Calls 25 River Rd Hayworth Apartments 3 Calls 141 Danbury Rd Riverside Apartments 2 Calls 249 Danbury Rd Nuvance Health / ONS 2 Calls 30 Danbury Rd Hartford Healthcare/Urgent Care 2 Calls 77 Danbury Rd ASML 2 Calls

After starting the year with a record-setting month in January at 176 calls, WVAC finished the year with another monthly call volume record of 178 calls and ended the year with 1,841 total calls for service, a new high for WVAC. Total Dispatched Incidents: 1,841 Calls Call Volumes by Location Type: Nursing Home/Assisted Living/Extended Care 671 Calls Single Family Private Residence 484 Calls Apartments/Condos 232 Calls Medical Facilities 171 Calls Street/Public Areas 106 Calls Business/Commercial 102 Calls Schools 26 Calls Municipal Buildings 25 Calls Other (Multi-Family, Religious Inst., Group Home) 24 Calls Mutual Aid Calls to Other Service Areas: 73 Calls Georgetown 8 Calls New Canaan 6 Calls Norwalk 56 Calls Weston 3 Calls Mutual Aid Calls into Wilton: 108 Calls Most Frequent Call Locations: The below 14 locations made up 55% of calls in 2025 439 Danbury Rd Wilton Meadows 269 Calls 435 Danbury Rd The Greens at Cannondale 167 Calls 96 Danbury Rd Brookdale Pl 114 Calls 211 Danbury Rd Sunrise Sr. Living 113 Calls 21 Station Rd Wilton Commons 84 Calls 50 Danbury Rd Hartford HealthCare / Soundview Medical 71 Calls 100 River Rd Ogden House 58 Calls 30 Danbury Rd Hartford Healthcare / Urgent Care 48 Calls 77 Danbury Rd ASML 19 Calls 249 Danbury Rd Nuvance Health / ONS 18 Calls 25 River Rd Hayworth Apartments 15 Calls 240 Danbury Rd Wilton Police Department 14 Calls 372 Danbury Rd Stamford Health 14 Calls 141 Danbury Rd Riverside Apartments 13 Calls

On Sunday, November 23rd, the Wilton Volunteer Ambulance Corps, in collaboration with the Wilton Police Department, organized a toy drive outside the Wild Child toy store in Wilton. Together, they received the donated new, unwrapped toys, which will be distributed by the Wilton Social Services Department to families in need during this holiday season. At the conclusion of the drive, all the toys were delivered to the Wilton Police Department. The collection was substantial enough to fill one of the holding cells. The Wilton Volunteer Ambulance Corps extends its gratitude to the Wilton community for their support in this mission. It began as merely an idea and some coordination on our part, but it succeeded thanks to your involvement! Thank you to those involved in planning and execution: EMT's Esther Hilbers, Ava Ray, Hans Wernke, Eric Capina, WVAC Community Events Coordinator - Brian McDermott, and Wilton Police Officer, Shawn Frendt as well as Farah Masani. We look forward to seeing everyone at the Holiday Stroll on December 5th in the town center, as we continue to try and spread holiday cheer.

WVAC members had a great time this Halloween season attending three different touch-a-truck events. First up was the YMCA Spooktacular Trunk-or-Treat on Oct 18th. EMTs Dave Smith and David Schmidt gave out plenty of treats while showing off our Halloween themed ambulance. Then during the Wilton Chamber of Commerce annual Pumpkin Parade, EMTs Brian McDermott, Esther Hilbers, and Polina Popova gave out tons of candy. Good thing we were right next door to CVS, because that candy went fast! Last but not least, on Nov 1st, WVAC EMTs Shelley Keyes and Tom Klinga opened up the ambulance to SEPTA's annual sensory friendly touch-a-truck.

WVAC Members Support the Community: Summer Highlights WVAC members have been busy supporting the community this summer. Service above self is our creed. We are devoted to being there for the community in their time of need, especially during medical emergencies. Additionally, we support various non-profit organizations and large-scale community events. As we head into the fall, we wanted to share some highlights from this summer: Saturday, June 14th - Wilton High School Graduation Not only did WVAC graduate eight of our own from high school this year, but we also ensured the safety and well-being of all the graduates' friends and family in attendance. Large events like this require careful oversight, and we were proud to be part of it. Friday, July 4th - Town Fireworks Fourteen EMS volunteers supported the town during the July 4th fireworks event this year. One volunteer worked in the Unified Command center with the police and fire departments. Three volunteers staffed the duty rig at headquarters and handled two calls in town during the event. Two volunteers staffed the rig at the event and transported one patient from the grounds to Norwalk Hospital. This patient had also assaulted one of the EMTs prior to transport. Fortunately, that EMT was treated for minor injuries at the hospital and released. Eight EMTs staffed the first aid area in four teams of two, providing care to thirteen patients during the event. Saturday, July 10th - Wilton Street Fair Sidewalk Sale WVAC provided stand-by coverage and a touch-a-truck for this event. It was a great opportunity to engage with the community and showcase our services. Saturday, August 16th - Raksha Bandhan Raksha Bandhan , which translates to the “Bond of Protection,” is a cherished Hindu tradition. It celebrates the commitment to care for and protect one another, typically between siblings and family members. In early August, members of Wilton’s Hindu community took part in a ceremony that broadened this sentiment to recognize community protectors and first responders. Thursday, August 21st - Wilton High School Convocation - Hands Only CPR/AED Training Just before the start of the school semester, the Wilton Public Schools (WPS) held a convocation to mark the beginning of the school year. This year, WPS invited WVAC to teach and refresh CPR techniques for teachers. It was a valuable opportunity to equip educators with essential skills. September 4th and September 12th - Wilton High School Varsity Football - Stand-by WVAC provides stand-by coverage at all home varsity football games in case of a medical emergency on-site. Our presence ensures that help is readily available. September 11th - 9/11 Memorial Service The Wilton community gathered at Fire Headquarters for the annual 9/11 Memorial Service . This event marked the 24th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that claimed nearly 3,000 lives, including five from Wilton. WVAC President, Esther Hilbers, delivered powerful remarks, reflecting on witnessing the attacks from Europe. Her emotional speech was one of the most moving 9/11 ceremony speeches in Wilton's history. September 14th - Wilton Safe Rides WVAC presented to the volunteers with advice on how to recognize alcohol poisoning and when to call 911 for assistance. Education is key in ensuring the safety of our community. September 14th - Wilton Pride - Come Out and Run 5k WVAC provided stand-by coverage for the 5k event and had a blast participating in all of the festivities! It was a joyful occasion that brought the community together. September 21st - Wilton Volunteer Fair WVAC members were at the Wilton Public Library, sharing our story, recruiting volunteers, and promoting our upcoming EMT class . Engaging with the community is essential for our growth. If you think the summer was busy, the fall season is our peak time with many events. Check out our new event calendar: https://www.wiltonambulance.org/eventscalendar . Conclusion In summary, WVAC has had a fulfilling summer filled with community support and engagement. We are excited about the upcoming fall season and look forward to continuing our service. Thank you to all our volunteers and community members for making this possible!