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Ansonia mayor reschedules 'night out'

ANSONIA - Mayor David S. Cassetti will hold his first 'Mayor's Night Out' and Block Watch meeting with residents at 6:30 p.m. March  4 at the Ansonia Rescue Medical Services building, 22 W. Main St.

The public is invited.

This event was rescheduled from Feb. 18 due to inclement weather.



This is a press release from the mayor's office.

Ansonia plans emergency response training

ANSONIA – The Ansonia Rescue Medical Services and the Ansonia Office of Emergency Management will sponsor a Community Emergency Response Team Training to begin Feb. 25.

The training is free to applicants (18 years of age and older) and preference will be given to Ansonia residents, as class size is limited; senior citizens are also encouraged to participate.

No experience in emergency services is required. The training focuses on disaster preparedness and emergency response skills, as well as special training to aid in sheltering during an emergency.

An informational meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Ansonia Rescue Medical Services headquarters, 22 W. Main St.
Class size is limited.

The CERT training is scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings from Feb. 25 to April 3 at the Ansonia Rescue Medical Service Headquarters from 6:30-9 p.m.
Graduates of the program who join the Ansonia CERT team will be issued CERT identification and a backpack with basic equipment.
After completion of training, members will be qualified to assist in operating a shelter during a major emergency as well as supporting emergency responders in various roles.
The Ansonia team members also will be eligible to participate in additional CERT training events in Connecticut.
 “We are very excited to host our second CERT class at ARMS. The initial group of CERT members are very active and will play a vital role in the leadership of new team members.  We are ready to bring Ansonia CERT to the next level with our new members,” said Jared Heon, Chief of ARMS.

The Community Emergency Response Team is a program of the Citizen Corps, a nationwide program supported by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection. 

The purpose of CERT and the Citizen Corps is to train community members in emergency preparedness to support local emergency responders as volunteers with disaster relief and community safety.

The Ansonia Citizen Corps will work with the City of Ansonia’s Office of Emergency Management. The state-approved curriculum for basic training includes Disaster Preparedness, Fire Safety, Disaster Medical Operations, Light Search and Rescue, CERT Organization, Disaster Psychology, and Terrorism.
In addition, classes will be given in sheltering, which is critical when people need to be evacuated to a local shelter.

For more information and registration forms contact Assistant Chief David Geloso, (ACERT) Coordinator, at dgeloso@ansoniarescue.com or 203-410-7372.

Applications are available at Ansonia City Hall, Town & City Clerk’s Office, ARMS headquarters, Ansonia Police Department or at www.ctacert.com or www.cityofansonia.com.



Applications should be dropped off at the Ansonia Rescue Medical Services headquarters or mailed to: ACERT, P.O. Box 149, Ansonia, 06401 no later than Feb. 21; advance registration is required.


This is a press release from Ansonia Rescue Medical Services.

Ansonia Rotary honors first responders

Pictured from left, William Zinky, Ansonia Rotary Club President, Lt. Robert Mut, Police Officer Nathan Anderson; Rotarian Suzanne Reilly. / Contributed photo

ANSONIA - Amidst family, friends and coworkers, two Ansonia first responders received awards recently from the Rotary Club of Ansonia.

Police Officer Nathan Anderson and Eagle Hose, Hook and Ladder Company Lt. Robert Mut accepted their honors at Molto Bene Italian Kitchen Restaurant at a dinner in their honor.
Both were selected by their supervisors and peers, and were applauded for their contributions to the community.
Christopher Hope of Ansonia Medical Rescue Services was unable to attend and will receive his award during a Rotary Club weekly meeting at The Original Antonio’s Restaurant.

Nominees were chosen by each respective department based on specific criteria including initiative, appearance, attitude and dependability, job knowledge and job performance.
Anderson has been a police officer for 23 years, and demonstrates professionalism and competence, always meeting high standards, according to Chief Kevin Hale.
His calm, positive demeanor during times of high stress has earned the respect and praise of his fellow officers as well as his supervisors.
This is Anderson’s second award – a first in the Department.

First Lt. Robert Mut has been an active and dedicated member of the Ansonia Fire Department since 1987.
He originally joined the Eagle Hose H&L Company 6; transferred for a short while to the Hilltop Hose Company 5 and then returned to the Eagles.
His current rank of First Lieutenant was earned in February 2013. He mentors members of the fire department and insures Company 6 is properly trained and prepared, and the equipment is in excellent condition. Bob is a certified Hazardous Material Technician, and is employed by Clean Harbors.  
Ansonia Rotary Club President Bill Zinky and emcee Sue Reilly congratulated the awardees for their meritorious service. The mayor’s office presented each with a proclamation.
The Ansonia Rotary Club meets at noon Tuesdays at The Original Antonio’s Restaurant. Guests are welcomed.


This post is taken from a press release.