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          Crusade Golf Scramble May 18th, 2026
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          Anchorage Middletown Fire &amp;amp; EMS is proud to host the 2026 Crusade for Children Golf Scramble, benefiting the Crusade for Children and supporting vital programs and services for children with special needs throughout our community.
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          We are currently seeking corporate and community sponsors to partner with us for this meaningful event. Sponsorship support helps make this fundraiser possible while providing valuable visibility for local businesses and organizations.
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          Monday, May 18, 2026 @ Lake Forest Country Club
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      <title>AMFEMS Staff at Station 38 featured in STROLL NoCo</title>
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      <title>AMFEMS Welcomes New Chaplain</title>
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          AMFEMS Welcomes NEW Chaplain:
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          Ms. Lisa Bolin
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          Anchorage Middletown Fire &amp;amp; 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.
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          Chaplain Bolin will serve alongside our members, offering emotional, spiritual &amp;amp; peer support to firefighters, EMS personnel, &amp;amp; their families during times of challenge and celebration.
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          Please join us in welcoming Chaplain Bolin to the AMFEMS family!
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      <title>East End Living Magazine - A Look At AMFEMS</title>
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          East End Living Magazine did a cover story on Anchorage Middletown Fire &amp;amp; EMS.
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      <title>Salvador Melendez Named PIO</title>
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          Anchorage Middletown Fire &amp;amp; EMS' (AMFEMS) Office of Public Information is led by Public Information Officer (PIO) Salvador Melendez. "Sal" holds numerous certifications for his position.
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          As the department’s public information officer, Sal is the primary media spokesperson, responsible for keeping the public informed, managing emergency and non-emergency communications during department-related activities, maintaining and growing a professional relationship with the news media and the community, and showcasing all the great services and initiatives provided by Anchorage Middletown Fire &amp;amp; EMS. Follow us @AnchorageMiddletown.
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      <title>AMFEMS Announces New Chief - Patrick Walsh​</title>
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          Louisville, Ky. (March 20, 2025) – Anchorage Middletown Fire and Emergency Medical Services (AMFEMS) is proud to announce Patrick Walsh as the new Fire Chief. The AMFEMS board conducted a national search culminating in choosing Walsh who will bring his 28 years of experience in fire service leadership and corporate management to the agency.
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