Ansonia Rescue Medical Services Commission

The Ansonia Rescue Medical Services Commission oversees the Ansonia Rescue and Medical Services (ARMS), the City's municipal emergency medical and rescue organization. The Commission directs all expenditures of funds, establishes non-operating administrative policy, administers ambulance services, and has control over all property of the service.

📄  Minutes & Agendas 📚  The Code of The City – Article XXVII


Regular Meetings

Time: 6:30 P.M.

Schedule: First Monday of every month

Format: Via Zoom platform (links provided on agenda)

Address:
22 West Main Street
Ansonia, CT 06401

Phone: (203) 735-3668

About the Commission

As established in Article XXVII of the City Charter, the Commission is composed of:

  • Three aldermen appointed by the President of the Board of Aldermen
  • Three officers of ARMS: the Director, the Chief of Rescue Services, and the Chief of Ambulance Services
  • The Mayor, serving ex officio

Commission members serve two-year terms. The Chairman is elected from among the aldermanic members by majority vote. The Mayor votes only to break a tie.

The Commission submits required quarterly and annual reports on the service and has such additional powers as provided by local and state law.


Commission Members

Members serve two-year terms. Aldermanic members are appointed by the President of the Board of Aldermen.

Aldermanic Members (BOA)

Rohan Brown

Noah Darrow

ARMS Officers

Michael Warhola, Chief / Commissioner

Michael Hokanson, Assistant Ambulance Chief

James Blaskewicz, Assistant Chief of Special Operations / Commissioner

Commission Secretary

Darlene Zawisza

(203) 278-4400

Mayor (Ex Officio)

Frank Tyszka

Votes only to break a tie


ARMS Department Contact Information

The Ansonia Rescue and Medical Services is a City department operating under the direction of the Commission and a Mayor-appointed Director confirmed by the Board of Aldermen.

Chief's Office

Chief: Michael Warhola

Phone: (203) 734-1294

Fax: (203) 734-2984

Accounts Payable: (203) 734-1294

Assistant Chief's Office

Asst. Chief: Michael Hokanson

Phone: (203) 735-3668

Asst. Chief, Special Operations: James Blaskewicz

Special Operations Captain: Mark Nimons

Supervisors

Michael Warhola

Tyler Smith

Andrew Mann

John Kahyaoglu

CERT Program

David “Doc” Geloso

Phone: (203) 410-7372

Dispatch (Routine)

EMS: (203) 735-6893 — Northwest CMED

Police / Fire: (203) 735-1885 — Ansonia Police Department


Patient Billing & Trip Reports

To request an ambulance, always dial 9-1-1.

Patient billing and trip report (run form) requests are handled exclusively through Quick Med Claims — they are not available directly from ARMS. The Quick Med Claims Patient Access Portal allows you to add insurance information and pay your bill online.

📄  Quick Med Claims Patient Portal

Quick Med Claims — Direct Contact:
Phone: (866) 427-9988
Fax: (203) 516-5517