Friday, September 20, 2019
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Volume 12, Number 26
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY
Caldwell ousts longtime commissioner By Everett Bishop The Citizen
On Tuesday, Sept. 10, party-endorsed candidate Jennifer Caldwell clinched the nomination for fire commissioner in the Democratic primary. Caldwell’s victory marks an end to incumbent Peter Criscuolo’s 24 years of service as commissioner. A Quinnipiac nursing student works on checking the vitals of “Premature Anne," a manikin that simulates a baby born 25-weeks preterm. Photos by Everett Bishop, The Citizen
QU simulation laboratory: A ‘batting cage for healthcare’ By Everett Bishop The Citizen
The final tally was 347 for Caldwell and 269 for Criscuolo. “I am very excited to join the fire commission. It was a group effort, so I appreciate all the help I got,” said Caldwell. “Democrats are ready for a change on our fire commission.” As fire commissioner, Criscuolo raised more than $100,000 for the town’s fire department after funds for ballistic vests and new helmets for the department were rejected by the Board of Finance in the 2019-20 budget. Also, Criscuolo is looking to raise funds for a new LUCAS heart compression machine.
Quinnipiac’s medical program provides students with a simulated hospital experience allowing them to gain the practical skills they will need in the workforce.
Though Criscuolo said he was “disappointed” to not return as commissioner, he still intends to support the fire department and first responders. “I wish the new commissioner the best,” he said. “I will continue to raise money for medical and emergency equipment.”
The simulation lab includes several hospital rooms as well as a "Pediatric Hal" is another manikin in Quinnipiac's See Laboratory, A11 simulation lab.
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