Board of Trustees Special Meeting
📢 NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING – Executive Session
The Board of Trustees of Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS
(AMFEMS) will hold a Special Meeting to discuss:
• Real Estate Matters
Click this link for more information: www.amfems.org/uploads/1/3/7/9/137998162/special_meeting_notice_11.21.25.pdf
The Board of Trustees of Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS
(AMFEMS) will hold a Special Meeting to discuss:
• Real Estate Matters
Click this link for more information: www.amfems.org/uploads/1/3/7/9/137998162/special_meeting_notice_11.21.25.pdf
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
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Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS in cooperation with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services section of Team Kentucky are providing the Kentucky Suicide Prevention Awareness Resource Guide.
With this guide you can learn more about suicide and suicide prevention, including facts about suicide, tools and guides for prevention and language, and resources available to help those in crisis. Also included in the kit is a list of upcoming events across the state. These events are great ways to get involved and show your support. To view the guide, click this link: 2025_suicide_prevention_month.pdf.crdownload |
I-264/U.S. 42 Improvement Project Traffic Advisory:
Overnight Lane and Ramp Closures on I-264 West
Beginning Monday, Oct. 27
Contract crews to deliver materials and install barrier walls and crash cushions
East LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Oct. 23, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of overnight lane and ramp closures on Interstate 264 West (Watterson Expressway) beginning Monday, Oct. 27, as part of the $130 million widening and improvement project of I-264 and U.S. 42 (Brownsboro Road).
The I-264 West on-ramp from U.S. 42 (Brownsboro Road) will be closed from 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 27, to 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28. Additionally, the right lane of I-264 West near U.S. 42 (Brownsboro Road) will be closed.
The lane and ramp closures are necessary to allow contract crews to deliver materials and install barrier walls and crash cushions as work progresses. Motorists should use caution, heed signage, and allow extra travel time during the scheduled lane and ramp closures.
The highway improvement project is expected to be completed by the Fall of 2027. More details, including project timelines and traffic impacts, will be shared online as work progresses. Motorists are encouraged to sign up for email or text alerts regarding weekly traffic impacts pertaining to the project.
For the latest traffic and travel updates across the Commonwealth of Kentucky, visit goky.ky.gov. Information specific to District 5 counties is also available on Facebook and X.
The I-264 West on-ramp from U.S. 42 (Brownsboro Road) will be closed from 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 27, to 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28. Additionally, the right lane of I-264 West near U.S. 42 (Brownsboro Road) will be closed.
The lane and ramp closures are necessary to allow contract crews to deliver materials and install barrier walls and crash cushions as work progresses. Motorists should use caution, heed signage, and allow extra travel time during the scheduled lane and ramp closures.
The highway improvement project is expected to be completed by the Fall of 2027. More details, including project timelines and traffic impacts, will be shared online as work progresses. Motorists are encouraged to sign up for email or text alerts regarding weekly traffic impacts pertaining to the project.
For the latest traffic and travel updates across the Commonwealth of Kentucky, visit goky.ky.gov. Information specific to District 5 counties is also available on Facebook and X.
Board of Trustees
🚨 NOTICE OF CHANGE IN MEETING TIME 🚨
The Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS Board of Trustees has changed the time of its regular monthly meeting.
📅 New Meeting Time: Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 1:00 PM (previously scheduled for 3:00 PM)
To view the agenda, click this link: october_21_2025-_agenda.pdf
📍 Location: Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS Headquarters
This change was made by the Chairperson on October 6, 2025.
NOW Hiring Lateral Transfers
EMT's, Paramedics, Firefighter/EMTs & Firefighter Paramedics
Click image to download flyer.
Scan to apply for Lateral Transfer
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Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS is hiring lateral transfer Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), Paramedics, Firefighter/EMTs & Firefighter/Medics. This means that someone who is already working in one of these positions with another agency can now apply with Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS and if hired, they will NOT have to go through a basic training academy like people without experience. As an incentive, the lateral transfers may receive up to 5 years of longevity benefits upon hire for pay and paid time off. This will prevent losing some of these benefits by leaving an agency where they have spent time to build them up to a level greater than the average "new hire". As noted below, firefighters who qualify for and maintain the training requirements for state incentive will receive an additional $4,562.00 per year. The state incentive is paid by the state out of funds acquired from insurance surcharges.
The salary ranges below will depend on years of experience the individual has with the current agency.
EMT - $57,798.00 to $64,155.78 Paramedic - $71,994.00 to $79,913.34 Firefighter/Medic - $67,938.00 to $75,411.18 + $4,562.00 state incentive Firefighter/EMT - $57,798.00 to $64,155.78 + $4,562.00 state incentive To learn more about salaries & benefits or download a flyer to post click here: lateral_hires_amfems.pdf To apply scan the QR Code or click this link: www.amfems.org/employment.html |
October is Fire Prevention Month!
And this week (October 5-11)
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Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS is teaming up with NFPA to promote this year’s theme, "Charge Into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home."
Help us spread the word about making smart choices when it comes to buying, charging, and recycling lithium-ion batteries—because the wrong move can lead to a fire. For more info: fpw.org. #firepreventionweek #sparky #firesafety #batterysafety |
Board of Trustees
🚨 NOTICE OF CHANGE IN MEETING TIME 🚨
The Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS Board of Trustees has changed the time of its regular monthly meeting.
📅 New Meeting Time: Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 1:00 PM (previously scheduled for 3:00 PM)
To view the agenda, click this link: october_21_2025-_agenda.pdf
📍 Location: Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS Headquarters
This change was made by the Chairperson on October 6, 2025.
Multi-department units respond to apartment fire in Middletown
EAST LOUISVILLE, KY On September 29, 2025, at 1:11, units from Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS and Jeffersontown Fire & EMS responded to a report of a residential structure fire on the 200 block of La Normandy Drive
First units arrived within three minutes and found a working fire on a two-story, multi-unit apartment building with smoke showing from the roof. Crews quickly gained entry and conducted an interior fire attack. Though crews quickly extinguished any visible fire, as they opened the walls and ceilings, they discovered the fire had spread to other units through connecting walls. The four units closest to fire sustained moderate to significant fire damage, the other four sustained smoke damage only. Despite the damage, the building is structurally sound.
No injuries were sustained by anyone at the scene. 16 occupants were displaced by the fire and will be assisted by the American Red Cross to arrange lodging. It took 30 firefighters 55 minutes to control the fire, which appears to be electrical in nature, further investigation will be conducted to determine exact cause.
Big THANK YOU to our Jeffersontown Fire & EMS partners for their swift response and excellent work during this incident!!
Click this link to watch a video of this incident: la_fontenay_apartment_fire_video_09-29-25.mov
First units arrived within three minutes and found a working fire on a two-story, multi-unit apartment building with smoke showing from the roof. Crews quickly gained entry and conducted an interior fire attack. Though crews quickly extinguished any visible fire, as they opened the walls and ceilings, they discovered the fire had spread to other units through connecting walls. The four units closest to fire sustained moderate to significant fire damage, the other four sustained smoke damage only. Despite the damage, the building is structurally sound.
No injuries were sustained by anyone at the scene. 16 occupants were displaced by the fire and will be assisted by the American Red Cross to arrange lodging. It took 30 firefighters 55 minutes to control the fire, which appears to be electrical in nature, further investigation will be conducted to determine exact cause.
Big THANK YOU to our Jeffersontown Fire & EMS partners for their swift response and excellent work during this incident!!
Click this link to watch a video of this incident: la_fontenay_apartment_fire_video_09-29-25.mov
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Special Board of Trustees Meeting
📅 Wednesday, July 30th, 2025
🕑 2:00 PM
📍 Station 31 Board Room
In-person attendance only
Chief Groody Retires
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Chief Groody commenced his service in January 1976 with the American Hose Company in Ashland, Pennsylvania, laying the groundwork for a lifelong commitment to safeguarding public safety. Joining the Worthington Fire Department in 1997, he ascended the ranks through unwavering resolve, culminating in his promotion to Major in January 2005. Chief Groody's pursuit of excellence saw him graduate from the National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program in 2013, enabling him to further guide and inspire the next generation of fire officers.
A visionary leader, Chief Groody assumed the role of Interim Fire Chief in October 2012 with remarkable success, later securing the position permanently in January 2013. His tenure as Chief was marked by an unwavering dedication to professionalism, innovation, and the community's safety and well-being. Following the merger of Worthington with Anchorage Middletown in 2019, Chief Groody continued his dedicated service as the Executive Assistant Chief before assuming the position of Fire Chief in 2020. Throughout his illustrious 27-year career, Chief Groody's unwavering commitment has left an enduring impact on the citizens of Jefferson County and Louisville Metro. His exceptional leadership, integrity, and unwavering devotion to duty have set a benchmark of excellence within the firefighting profession. Chief Groody's final day of service was on September 1, 2024, signifying the close of an exceptional chapter in his illustrious career. The Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS Department extends heartfelt gratitude and best wishes to Chief Groody as he embarks on a well-deserved retirement. |
Derby City Fire Conference
Featuring Chief Curt Isakson
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Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS Member Assistance Fund is holding the Derby City Fire Conference featuring Chief Curt Isakson.
Chief Isakson is a:
Local vendors have donated some nice door prizes that will be given away during the event as well. To register click here or scan this QR Code: 
If you wish to make a tax-deductible donation to the Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS Member Assistance Fund but DO NOT wish to attend the conference, please click here.
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🚒 Request for Proposals - Firefighter Gear Needed🔥
Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS is seeking qualified vendors to provide NFPA 1971-compliant structural firefighting PPE, including turnout coats, pants, and related accessories.
📩 To request the full RFP packet, email [email protected] with your:
📍 Proposals must be submitted to:
Deputy Chief Matt Goolsby
Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS
108 Urton Lane, Louisville, KY 40223
📧 [email protected]
Help us protect those who protect our community. 💪🚒
📩 To request the full RFP packet, email [email protected] with your:
- Vendor Name
- Contact Name
- Phone Number
- Email Address
📍 Proposals must be submitted to:
Deputy Chief Matt Goolsby
Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS
108 Urton Lane, Louisville, KY 40223
📧 [email protected]
Help us protect those who protect our community. 💪🚒
Special Meeting Notice!
The Board of Trustees of Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS (AMFEMS) will hold a Special Meeting to discuss Personnel Matters.
📅 Date: Monday, August 18, 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: 108 Urton Lane, Louisville, KY 40223
💻 Format: Online Only via Microsoft Teams
👉 Microsoft Teams Access
🔹 Meeting ID: 285 447 973 738 2
🔹 Passcode: Yc2ye6oo
Westport Road Bridge Rescue
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East LOUISVILLE, KY (April 22, 2025) Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS Engine 39, Medic 139, Quint 33/Recue 33 and Battalion 38 responded to the 11000 block of Westport Rd. on a report of a person who had fallen from a bridge located behind the Speedway gas station. The initial call was placed by a store clerk.
Upon arrival, Engine 39 and Battalion 38 located an unresponsive male in his 20s, on a creek bed, approximately 15–20 feet below the roadway, in approximately 3-4 inches of water. Bystander CPR was in progress prior to rescue units’ arrival. Access to the patient was significantly hindered due to dense vegetation in the area. The patient was immediately stabilized on a backboard and moved from the water to the shoreline. As care was being provided, Quint 33 utilized chainsaws to create an egress path, and the patient was brought up to the surface via Stokes basket. Crews successfully restored circulation at the scene and advanced life support interventions continued during transport by Medic 139, accompanied by firefighters from Engine 39 to University of Louisville Hospital – the patient is in critical but stable condition. The content of this email is confidential and intended for the recipient specified in message only. It is strictly forbidden to share any part of this message with any third party, without a written consent of the sender. If you received this message by mistake, please reply to this message and follow with its deletion, so that we can ensure such a mistake does not occur in the future. |
Confined Space Rescue
EAST LOUISVILLE, KY (June 5, 2025) – This morning at 1136, AMFEMS rescue units were dispatched to the 11000 block of Cox Avenue to a report of a person trapped in a well. Units arrived within four minutes after being dispatched and were met by a sanitation truck driver who had called 911 and confirmed that a person was trapped.
After assessing the scene and confirming that the victim was conscious and alert, Rescue 33 and supporting units conducted a confined space rescue operation. The victim who had fallen about 20-25 feet, is an MSD worker who was performing preventative maintenance in a sewer pumping station.
Rescue 33 set up a “pick-off” rescue system supported by a rescue tri-pod device, one rescue technician descended to reach the victim, placed a rescue harness on her and they were both pulled up to safety 25 minutes later.
The victim was treated at the scene by AMFEMS Medic Units and later transported to University of Louisville Hospital for observation as she appeared physically unharmed.
Much credit and thanks to the sanitation truck driver for his awareness and calling 911. His actions no doubt contributed to a successful outcome.
Excellent work by Rescue 33 and all responding units, their constant training for these types of incidents, and their swift execution in managing this incident made for a successful rescue operation.
Click here to view a short video of the rescue.
After assessing the scene and confirming that the victim was conscious and alert, Rescue 33 and supporting units conducted a confined space rescue operation. The victim who had fallen about 20-25 feet, is an MSD worker who was performing preventative maintenance in a sewer pumping station.
Rescue 33 set up a “pick-off” rescue system supported by a rescue tri-pod device, one rescue technician descended to reach the victim, placed a rescue harness on her and they were both pulled up to safety 25 minutes later.
The victim was treated at the scene by AMFEMS Medic Units and later transported to University of Louisville Hospital for observation as she appeared physically unharmed.
Much credit and thanks to the sanitation truck driver for his awareness and calling 911. His actions no doubt contributed to a successful outcome.
Excellent work by Rescue 33 and all responding units, their constant training for these types of incidents, and their swift execution in managing this incident made for a successful rescue operation.
Click here to view a short video of the rescue.
Firefighters in Louisville fight heat threat
with hydration focus
Paramedics weigh in on the perils too.
EAST LOUISVILLE, KY (June 24, 2025) – At least 400 people went to the hospital for heat illness between 2020 and 2024 across Kentucky. That's according to the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center. Here in Louisville, MetroSafe reports that, on average, at least one emergency call for heat-related illness comes in per day in the month of June.
Even with the fans and shade, hot, humid air swells in the Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS engine bay.
"We can't just push through on days like today," Captain Brian Lukee said.
Or days like Sunday, when paramedics treated rotating fire crews for heat exhaustion who battled a blaze at the nearby Glenn car dealership in Crestwood.
The gear they wear is like having on a winter coat in this heat wave. Lukee keeps his crew working in this feels-like heat of 100 degrees with some coaching.
"You have to hydrate throughout the day. It's all about nutrition and hydration," he said. "Get your fruit in. Get the good stuff, not the bad stuff. Don't eat that quarter-pounder hamburger."
Managing the heat means giving up sugary caffeinated drinks—and juggling a two-to-one ratio of water-to-sports drinks with electrolytes. The department gives up extra indoor and outdoor training too when the heat index tops 90 degrees. It'll stay over 100 both Wednesday and Thursday.
"As hot as it is, it just sucks all the moisture right out of you," Battalion Chief Mike Arth said.
The paramedic explained that most heat-related runs the department makes aren't for people at work.
"A lot of times, it's people that are more relaxing," he said, "and not paying attention to the heat and not paying attention to the fact they're getting dehydrated."
He pointed out two warning signs of an incoming heat stroke: reddish skin and the loss of sweat.
"That is a life-threatening event. Anybody who's around somebody needs to cool them. That's with icepacks underneath their armpits, around their neck, getting them out of the heat—and water on them, not in their mouth."
"It really is like a radiator," health officer Ron Maddux said, motioning around his forearms. "Right here, and on your neck, there's a lot of blood flow, and it helps cool the body quick."
While that's great in the moment, Maddux says you can prepare for the heat wave's peak by drinking plenty of water now.
"Start today," he said.
Click here to view the video and the full story on WHAS.
Even with the fans and shade, hot, humid air swells in the Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS engine bay.
"We can't just push through on days like today," Captain Brian Lukee said.
Or days like Sunday, when paramedics treated rotating fire crews for heat exhaustion who battled a blaze at the nearby Glenn car dealership in Crestwood.
The gear they wear is like having on a winter coat in this heat wave. Lukee keeps his crew working in this feels-like heat of 100 degrees with some coaching.
"You have to hydrate throughout the day. It's all about nutrition and hydration," he said. "Get your fruit in. Get the good stuff, not the bad stuff. Don't eat that quarter-pounder hamburger."
Managing the heat means giving up sugary caffeinated drinks—and juggling a two-to-one ratio of water-to-sports drinks with electrolytes. The department gives up extra indoor and outdoor training too when the heat index tops 90 degrees. It'll stay over 100 both Wednesday and Thursday.
"As hot as it is, it just sucks all the moisture right out of you," Battalion Chief Mike Arth said.
The paramedic explained that most heat-related runs the department makes aren't for people at work.
"A lot of times, it's people that are more relaxing," he said, "and not paying attention to the heat and not paying attention to the fact they're getting dehydrated."
He pointed out two warning signs of an incoming heat stroke: reddish skin and the loss of sweat.
"That is a life-threatening event. Anybody who's around somebody needs to cool them. That's with icepacks underneath their armpits, around their neck, getting them out of the heat—and water on them, not in their mouth."
"It really is like a radiator," health officer Ron Maddux said, motioning around his forearms. "Right here, and on your neck, there's a lot of blood flow, and it helps cool the body quick."
While that's great in the moment, Maddux says you can prepare for the heat wave's peak by drinking plenty of water now.
"Start today," he said.
Click here to view the video and the full story on WHAS.
Multi-department units respond
to residential fire in Prospect
Swift actions minimize fire damage
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Click here to watch a short video from the scene.
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EAST LOUISVILLE, KY (June 27, 2025) – at 9:32, units from Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS, St. Matthews and North Oldham Fire Departments responded to a report of a residential structure fire on the 7500 block of Chestnut Hill Drive in the Hunting Creek Subdivision in Prospect.
Upon arrival, they found a working fire on a two-story dwelling with smoke showing from the eaves on the front and both ends of the structure. Crews quickly gained entry and conducted an interior fire attack. They quickly extinguished the main body of fire, minimizing widespread fire damage. Although the building sustained significant smoke damage throughout, it is structurally sound. No injuries were sustained by anyone at the scene. The family of three adults had evacuated the house prior to fire units’ arrival. It took 28 firefighters 50 minutes to control the fire, which started on the exterior, spreading inside through the eaves. The fire was caused by electrical equipment failure at the meter base. |