Christina Bartel
Christina (Chrissy) Bartel serves as the EMS Director for Norwich EMS. Chrissy began her EMS career in 2002 and continued her education as an EMT, EMT-I, and AEMT in 2012. She went on to become an Instructor Coordinator in 2008 and then when the time was right, a paramedic. In 2012, Chrissy was appointed to the EMS Director position upon the retirement of her predecessor.
Quickly identifying the need for more educational opportunities, she encouraged her all-volunteer staff to participate in statewide trainings and pursue their AEMT certification. Norwich EMS became one for the first to host AEMT transition classes.
Norwich EMS has received recognition for their professional attitude and service to the community under Chrissy’s leadership. In 2018, Chrissy attended a 40-hour training session on Peer Support Groups, not only to aid her own crews, but to be on call should another service have a need. This led to the formation of the KEMSA Peer Support Society. Chrissy has been an active leader in KEMSA by serving on various committees, holding leadership positions with multiple KEMSA societies, and serving on the KEMSA Board of Directors.
