Chief Patrick Walsh
Patrick Walsh was appointed as Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS Chief on March 20, 2024 by the Board of Trustees. Chief Walsh brings 28 years of experience in fire service, having previously served as Chief of the McMahan Fire Protection District.
Chief Walsh is committed to leading our department, to fulfill our Mission and Vision – and fostering a culture of safety, innovation, excellence, and community engagement.
“I am honored to work with the talented AMFEMS team and community leaders who are committed to the highest levels of public safety and community responsibility.”
About Chief Walsh
•As Fire Chief of the McMahan Fire Protection District, he turned a $500K deficit into a $100K surplus in three years.
• Led efforts to rebuild community trust, improve employee morale, optimize operations, and secure funding for new equipment and resources.
• Extensive executive experience, including serving as General Manager of Fire Investigations at National Fire Experts, where he improved financial performance and expanded market reach.
• Known for a leadership style focused on collaboration, efficiency, accountability, and cost-saving reforms while maintaining high service standards.
• Holds an MBA from Bellarmine University, a BS in Justice Administration from the University of Louisville, and extensive fire service training and certifications.
Executive Deputy Fire Chief
The Executive Deputy Fire Chief is the Fire Chief's executive officer.
Kevin Fletcher
Chief Officers
In addition to serving as incident commanders at complex, long-term, or significant incidents, they assist the Fire Chief with administrative functions such as developing budgets, long-term planning, managing resources, and coordinating operations with other agencies.
Deputy Chief of Administration
Mike Sutt
Deputy Chief of Operations
Matt Goolsby
Asst. Chief of EMS Operations
Frank Apanewicz
Asst. Chief of Fire & Special Operations
Kent Kruer
Asst. Chief of Logistics
Joe Wolfe
Asst. Chief of Planning & Data
Brad Michel