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If you are having a medical emergency, CALL 911.

Our Mission: To consistently and compassionately provide the highest quality pre-hospital emergency medical care to New Canaan residents and visitors.

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#1 Volunteer EMS Agency in CT

Launched in 1975, New Canaan Emergency Medical Services (NCEMS) provides 911 emergency medical care and transport, at no charge, to Stamford and Norwalk Hospitals.     New Canaan is one of a few towns in the state of Connecticut to provide EMS services free of charge.  

We are Neighbors Serving Neighbors

Our 60+ EMTs are state and nationally-certified, and live in New Canaan or neighboring towns.  New Canaan EMS headquarters is located at 182 South Avenue and is staffed 24/7 with EMT teams and a Paramedic. Our Paramedics are expert in Advanced Life Support care and contracted by the Town of New Canaan via Norwalk Hospital. 

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Community Programs

As an organization focused on the health and well-being of New Canaan, NCEMS sponsors a variety of community programs to better prepare the residents of and organizations in New Canaan for medical emergencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to commonly asked questions about our organization, sevices and how to handle a 911 emergency.

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Contact Us

NCEMS is here to serve the community of New Canaan and welcome any questions or comments.   

On Call: 24/7 & 365 Days a Year

2023

1691 Calls

2024

1796 Calls

2025

1732 Calls

Medical

65%

Trauma

17%

Vehicle

10%

Mental Health

3%

Other

5%

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Follow Us on Instagram

@newcanaanems

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