AMFEMS Welcomes New Chaplain

Sal Melendez • October 21, 2025

AMFEMS Welcomes NEW Chaplain:

Ms. Lisa Bolin

Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS proudly welcomes our newest Chaplain, Ms. Lisa Bolin. Chaplain Bolin was presented with her Chaplain certification by Chief Pat Walsh during the Board of Trustees meeting on 10-21-2025.


Chaplain Bolin will serve alongside our members, offering emotional, spiritual & peer support to firefighters, EMS personnel, & their families during times of challenge and celebration.


Please join us in welcoming Chaplain Bolin to the AMFEMS family!

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