A survivor reunion, lifesaving training with local police, and a simple way to support MREMS.
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| Welcome back to The Pulse, your monthly look inside Middlebury Regional EMS. This month, we’re sharing a powerful survivor reunion, highlighting how training and preparedness save lives, and spotlighting simple ways the community can support local emergency services. From a sudden cardiac arrest with a life-saving outcome, to joint training with Middlebury Police, to community partners who help equip our crews, these stories reflect the systems and people behind every response.
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| VIDEO: Reuniting After a Life-Saving Call |
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Earlier this winter, Middlebury resident Lee and his wife, Annie, visited the MREMS station to reconnect with the responders and bystanders who helped |
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| save Lee’s life after he suffered a sudden cardiac arrest last fall. Their visit was a powerful reminder of what coordinated emergency care - and a prepared system - can make possible.
On a sunny fall afternoon in central Middlebury, Lee collapsed while playing pickleball. Bystanders immediately began CPR and retrieved an AED from a nearby building. Middlebury Police arrived quickly, joined by off-duty EMTs who heard the call and diverted to the scene. Within minutes, a MREMS paramedic-staffed ambulance arrived and advanced care continued. Working together, the team achieved return of spontaneous circulation, and Lee was transported to Burlington for further cardiac care.
This video launches Survivor Stories, a new series highlighting lifesaving outcomes and the people behind them.
▶️ Watch the Video Here: www.middlebury911.org/stories |
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| Training Together to Save Lives |
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Last month, We hosted the Middlebury Police Department for a CPR, AED, and bleeding-control refresher. Law enforcement is often first on scene, and in medical emergencies, the first few minutes can make all the the difference. |
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| Early CPR, rapid AED use, and immediate bleeding control save lives. Training together strengthens the same chain of survival highlighted in our Survivor Stories — where preparation, coordination, and decisive action lead to better outcomes. By practicing side-by-side, responders build shared skills and confidence that carry directly into real-world emergencies.
In addition to partner training with local agencies, MREMS provides first aid and lifesaving classes for workplaces and community organizations across Addison County, helping more people recognize emergencies and act quickly when it matters most.
Learn more about our community first aid trainings:
🫀 Community First Aid & CPR: middlebury911.org/communityfirstaidtrainings ⛑️ Workplace Training: middlebury911.org/workplacefirstaidtrainings |
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| Donate & Support MREMS: Turning Unwanted Items Into Local Impact
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Looking for a simple way to support Middlebury Regional EMS? When you donate unwanted belongings to Neat Repeats and provide the number #195 to their staff, the proceeds from the sale of those items are directed to MREMS. |
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| Neat Repeats is a nonprofit resale shop run entirely by volunteers and has served Addison County since 1990, returning more than $2.3 million in aid to local residents and organizations - including Middlebury Regional EMS, where past grants have helped fund essential medical and communications equipment used in day-to-day emergency response.
Located on Route 7 South in Middlebury, Neat Repeats offers a bright, accessible shopping space with affordable prices and a constantly changing inventory. Donations are accepted during store hours, and all proceeds stay right here in Addison County.
🛍️ Neat Repeats Open Monday–Saturday, 12:00–4:00 PM
📘 Check out Neat Repeats on Facebook for more information.
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| Stay Connected with MREMS! |
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Thanks for being part of our community. Your support keeps us on the road. |
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| Our legal name is Middlebury Volunteer Ambulance Association Inc.
We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Our EIN is 23-7085925 |
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