Who we are:

Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS (AMFEMS) is a fire protection district as provided for by Kentucky Revised Statue (KRS) Chapter 75.  Our Firefighters, Paramedics, and EMTs operate from 11 fire stations to provide fire protection, fire prevention, advanced life support EMS response/transport, and rescue services. Serving 95 square miles in East Louisville – Jefferson County, including portions of I-71, I-265, I-64, and the Ohio River.  Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS a 253-member, multi-disciplined department. It is the third largest department in the Commonwealth, and the second largest with integrated Emergency Medical Service response. In 2019, AMFEMS was one of the first services in the nation to be recognized by the American Heart Association with a Mission: Lifelong Recognition Award for our dedication to applying the most up-to-date, evidence-based treatment guidelines to improve care and outcomes in our community.

Mission Statement:

Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS is committed to serving the dynamic needs of our community by utilizing our core values in a professional and compassionate manner.

​Our Vision:

​Our vision is to become a premier provider of emergency services within our industry committed to our community, stakeholders, and fiduciary responsibilities with highly trained and innovative personnel using world class equipment.

Values:​

Integrity
Be honest, trustworthy, and authentic with durable moral principles

Service
Provide selfless and steadfast help and assistance that benefits others

Pride
Have a dignifying attitude with whom you are and constantly hold yourself to a higher standard

Respect
 Show consistent admiration for all others and for your own abilities, qualities, and achievements

Responsibility
Take ownership of your moral duty to help and to deliver the highest level of service to our internal and external communities

Empowerment
Act with resolve to make decisions that help achieve the mission and vision of the department