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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, December 16, 2025, at 1:00 PM (previously scheduled for 3:00 PM)
📍 Location: Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS Headquarters
This change was made by the Chairperson on December 11, 2025.
📅 New Meeting Time: Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 1:00 PM (previously scheduled for 3:00 PM)
📍 Location: Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS Headquarters
This change was made by the Chairperson on December 11, 2025.
Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS
Trainee Class 25-06
27 down, 0 weeks and only Graduation Day to go!!!!!
AMFEMS Academy Class 25-06 started the weekend Friday, December 4th with members of Quint 31 hosting a lunch for the 16-member class at Headquarters. They capped their last week of training celebrating Family Day on Saturday, December 5th, hosted by Chief Walsh, the Command Staff, PEER Support Team members and all the Specialty Rescue companies.
Family Day is a traditional event in which Fire Academy members bring their families to introduce them to their new fire & EMS family, provide their families some insight into their activities of the past 27 weeks of training, and spend some time with their potential new crews.
In addition to the soon to be graduates showing off some the skills they’ve acquired in the past 27 weeks, and unveiling their Class project (an old school wooden ladder), members from EMS, Suppression, HazMat, Honor Guard, Trench, & Structural Collapse, High Angle, and Water Rescue Teams set up rescue displays, showcased rescue equipment and talked with families about what their loved could expect or encounter in their new careers. Just as important, our three chaplains and members of the PEER Support Team were also available to provide counsel, information, and available resources to our first responders and their families with regards to the potential mental health challenges presented by the profession.
The graduation ceremony will be held on Monday at 7:00 p.m., at Highview Baptist Church in Middletown, where they will learn their Station assignments!
To see photos from Family Day click this link to view them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18D5MGJB8K/
Family Day is a traditional event in which Fire Academy members bring their families to introduce them to their new fire & EMS family, provide their families some insight into their activities of the past 27 weeks of training, and spend some time with their potential new crews.
In addition to the soon to be graduates showing off some the skills they’ve acquired in the past 27 weeks, and unveiling their Class project (an old school wooden ladder), members from EMS, Suppression, HazMat, Honor Guard, Trench, & Structural Collapse, High Angle, and Water Rescue Teams set up rescue displays, showcased rescue equipment and talked with families about what their loved could expect or encounter in their new careers. Just as important, our three chaplains and members of the PEER Support Team were also available to provide counsel, information, and available resources to our first responders and their families with regards to the potential mental health challenges presented by the profession.
The graduation ceremony will be held on Monday at 7:00 p.m., at Highview Baptist Church in Middletown, where they will learn their Station assignments!
To see photos from Family Day click this link to view them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18D5MGJB8K/
It is with the consent
and
support of his courageous family that
Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS (AMFEMS)
and the
International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) L3972 share the passing of
Sergeant Chris Stone on November 28, 2025.
On behalf of Sergeant Stone’s family:
Chris was a dedicated Firefighter/Paramedic and Fire Brother, serving 27 years in multiple departments spanning Morefield Township, Trotwood, and Harrison in Ohio, and Jasper County, South Carolina, with promotion to Major. He became a part of the AMFEMS family in July of 2016 and finished his career as a Sergeant/Paramedic.
Chris’s passion and dedication for service was steadfast even as he courageously fought his own career-long battle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a struggle that many first responders face in silence. Chris did not remain quiet about his struggles however, he confronted the injury directly, seeking support and opportunities for education. With support from his family, crew, and service dogs, Chris was able to work several more years while championing the cause of improved awareness and availability of mental health training, treatment, and support for members of the fire service & EMS community.
It is impossible to count the number of lives Chris was instrumental in saving, both in the field and through his advocacy work. Ultimately, despite his ongoing efforts to seek and engage in functional treatments, Sergeant Stone tragically ended his life in suicide.
We mourn this profound loss and extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and all who served alongside him. His commitment to service will not be forgotten, and his memory will motivate us to continue to act with intent toward meaningful improvements in department policy providing training, treatment, and support for those affected by PTSD.
This tragedy is a solemn reminder of the heavy duty and unseen burdens our first responders must carry. This loss reminds us of the importance of mental health support, and we encourage any first responders to reach out for information and help – you are not alone.
Details about PTSD, firefighter suicide, and the 988 Lifeline Hotline are available at:
https://www.iaff.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/PTSD-Acute-Stress-Flyer-2023.pdf
https://www.iaff.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/SuicideLossHandout.pdf
https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/988-factsheet.pdf
AMFEMS also has additional resources that can be found here at:
https://www.amfems.org/peer--family-support.html
You can also email [email protected]
Chris is survived by his devoted family, including his mother and stepfather, Ronnie and Vicki Dersch, brothers Todd (Heather), Jonathan (Mel), and Caleb (Courtney), sisters Karla (Dan) and Emily, and many nieces and nephews. Chris and his wife, Terri, loved spending time with their children, Madison (Kay), Nathan, Austin (Kelsea), Abbie, Celia, and Dorothea, whom they adored with equal intensity, and had derived their greatest joy in becoming grandparents to Saylor two years ago. Countless friends and crew members enjoyed Chris for his presence and dry humor.
A memorial service will be held from 1:00-4:00 on December 28, 2025, at North Hampton Community Church in Springfield, Ohio, Chris’s hometown. All are welcome to attend.
Sergeant Chris Stone’s legacy is one of bravery, compassion, and sacrifice. May we honor him by caring for one another as he cared for his fellow emergency responders, the various communities he served, and his family. Rest in Peace, Brother Stone.
Chris was a dedicated Firefighter/Paramedic and Fire Brother, serving 27 years in multiple departments spanning Morefield Township, Trotwood, and Harrison in Ohio, and Jasper County, South Carolina, with promotion to Major. He became a part of the AMFEMS family in July of 2016 and finished his career as a Sergeant/Paramedic.
Chris’s passion and dedication for service was steadfast even as he courageously fought his own career-long battle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a struggle that many first responders face in silence. Chris did not remain quiet about his struggles however, he confronted the injury directly, seeking support and opportunities for education. With support from his family, crew, and service dogs, Chris was able to work several more years while championing the cause of improved awareness and availability of mental health training, treatment, and support for members of the fire service & EMS community.
It is impossible to count the number of lives Chris was instrumental in saving, both in the field and through his advocacy work. Ultimately, despite his ongoing efforts to seek and engage in functional treatments, Sergeant Stone tragically ended his life in suicide.
We mourn this profound loss and extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and all who served alongside him. His commitment to service will not be forgotten, and his memory will motivate us to continue to act with intent toward meaningful improvements in department policy providing training, treatment, and support for those affected by PTSD.
This tragedy is a solemn reminder of the heavy duty and unseen burdens our first responders must carry. This loss reminds us of the importance of mental health support, and we encourage any first responders to reach out for information and help – you are not alone.
Details about PTSD, firefighter suicide, and the 988 Lifeline Hotline are available at:
https://www.iaff.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/PTSD-Acute-Stress-Flyer-2023.pdf
https://www.iaff.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/SuicideLossHandout.pdf
https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/988-factsheet.pdf
AMFEMS also has additional resources that can be found here at:
https://www.amfems.org/peer--family-support.html
You can also email [email protected]
Chris is survived by his devoted family, including his mother and stepfather, Ronnie and Vicki Dersch, brothers Todd (Heather), Jonathan (Mel), and Caleb (Courtney), sisters Karla (Dan) and Emily, and many nieces and nephews. Chris and his wife, Terri, loved spending time with their children, Madison (Kay), Nathan, Austin (Kelsea), Abbie, Celia, and Dorothea, whom they adored with equal intensity, and had derived their greatest joy in becoming grandparents to Saylor two years ago. Countless friends and crew members enjoyed Chris for his presence and dry humor.
A memorial service will be held from 1:00-4:00 on December 28, 2025, at North Hampton Community Church in Springfield, Ohio, Chris’s hometown. All are welcome to attend.
Sergeant Chris Stone’s legacy is one of bravery, compassion, and sacrifice. May we honor him by caring for one another as he cared for his fellow emergency responders, the various communities he served, and his family. Rest in Peace, Brother Stone.
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Retirement AnnouncementToday, we honor and congratulate Major Steve Hanson on his well-earned retirement after 30 years of dedicated service. Major Hanson first got the firefighting bug as a 17-year-old high schooler in 1970, as volunteer firefighter in his hometown of Larchmont, NY. He would put a 22-year pause to firefighting to work in the Store Fixture Manufacturing and Mirror & Glass industry, where his leadership role in the company saw him travel around the country—eventually settling in Louisville in 1992.
He joined the Harrods Creek Fire Protection District as a volunteer in 1993, becoming a career firefighter in 1995. He progressed through the ranks, eventually becoming a Major and HCFPD’s Fire Marshal in 2015, and continued in that role through the AMFEMS merger. Major Hanson has devoted over three decades to this community, serving with distinction as he received multiple Unit Citations and Life Saver Awards. The AMFEMS community is grateful for your dedication, professionalism and service. THANK YOU and congratulations! Godspeed. |
Holiday Cheer for Children
Please support these wonderful causes.
In anticipation of the Holiday Season, Anchorage Middletown is supporting two worthwhile organizations while bringing cheer to children in our community, please see (and if you choose - share) the images below to support the WHAS Crusade for Children and Toys for Tots.
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*📢 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)
Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Services
Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS**
Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS (AMFEMS), a Kentucky Chapter 75 Fire Protection District, is now accepting sealed proposals from qualified firms for
Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services for the development and construction of a new fire station located at:
📍 14607 Old Taylorsville Road, Fisherville, KY 40299 (“Project”)
Submission Requirements
Firms must submit: • One (1) original signed proposal, • One (1) additional hard copy, and/or • One (1) electronic PDF copy
All submissions must be clearly labeled: “CMAR Proposal – Station 36 Fisherville”
Deadline: January 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST Late submissions will not be accepted.
RFP Packet Request
To receive the full RFP packet, email: [email protected].
Please include Company Name. Contact Name, Phone Number, Email Address
Upon request, AMFEMS will provide the full RFP package, including project details, evaluation criteria, submission instructions, and timelines.
East End Living Magazine
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East End Living Magazine did a cover story on Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS.
"A look at Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS". Click the link below to read the article. https://www.amfems.org/uploads/1/3/7/9/137998162/eeast_end_living_sept2025_amfems.pdf |
Help Support The Smith Family
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It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Sergeant Christian Smith. On July 29th, 2024. Christian tragically drowned while swimming at Barren River Lake.
We recognize the profound impact this loss will have on Christian's family, his crew, and our entire department. Sgt Smith was 35 years old and has been with the department since 2014. For those wishing to donate to support the family of our fallen brother, click the link. 100% of the proceeds will go to Christian's Family. https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=525DDCWQEXUJC |
"Into the Fire" Monthly Podcasts
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Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS is producing monthly podcasts to educate people about the activities of our agency and our members. Click the link below to see the full list of all of our pod casts. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/into-the-fire/id1675875643 |
“Heads-Up CPR”Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS First in Greater Louisville Area to Adopt “Head-Up CPR” Technology to Potentially Improve Survival rates from Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS (AMFEMS) intends to change that statistic in the greater Louisville area it serves with the adoption of the EleGARD™ Patient Positioning System, a device from AdvancedCPR Solutions® that precisely and consistently positions patients into a multi-level elevation to support the practice of an innovative new technique for resuscitation – Head Up CPR or the ElevatedCPR® method. |
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The ElevatedCPR method is a technologically advanced technique for performing device-assisted head up CPR that incorporates lifting the head, heart, and thorax in a multi-level elevation, in a timed sequence, in conjunction with best practice CPR and resuscitation protocols. Preclinical and clinical studies exploring this “neuroprotective” method as part of a bundle of care including high-quality CPR and an impedance threshold device have shown a strong potential to improve resuscitation and survival from sudden cardiac arrest.
“We are committed to improving the health and safety of our community, and for that reason, we consistently adopt the most up-to-date, evidence-based treatments to improve outcomes for our neighbors,” commented AMFEMS Fire Chief Kevin Groody. “There is significant evidence showing that a bundle of care including head-up CPR with the EleGARD could improve survival from sudden cardiac arrest”
Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS trains quarterly on the EleGARD System and has deployed eight devices – one for each ambulance within the service area.
ABOUT Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS
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 to over 90 square miles of Louisville Metro, including portions of I-71, I-265, I-64, and the Ohio River. 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.
About Advanced CPR Solutions'
Founded in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 2015 by an experienced team that previously developed multiple novel resuscitation technologies currently in widespread clinical practice, AdvancedCPR Solutions is focused on the development and commercialization of delivery mechanisms, methods, and devices to support the practice of the ElevatedCPR method and potentially improve survival of cardiac arrest. The company’s initial device, the EleGARD Patient Positioning System, precisely and consistently positions patients into multi-level elevations to support the practice of the ElevatedCPR method in the pre-hospital and hospital settings. www.ElevatedCPR.com
“We are committed to improving the health and safety of our community, and for that reason, we consistently adopt the most up-to-date, evidence-based treatments to improve outcomes for our neighbors,” commented AMFEMS Fire Chief Kevin Groody. “There is significant evidence showing that a bundle of care including head-up CPR with the EleGARD could improve survival from sudden cardiac arrest”
Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS trains quarterly on the EleGARD System and has deployed eight devices – one for each ambulance within the service area.
ABOUT Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS
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 to over 90 square miles of Louisville Metro, including portions of I-71, I-265, I-64, and the Ohio River. 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.
About Advanced CPR Solutions'
Founded in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 2015 by an experienced team that previously developed multiple novel resuscitation technologies currently in widespread clinical practice, AdvancedCPR Solutions is focused on the development and commercialization of delivery mechanisms, methods, and devices to support the practice of the ElevatedCPR method and potentially improve survival of cardiac arrest. The company’s initial device, the EleGARD Patient Positioning System, precisely and consistently positions patients into multi-level elevations to support the practice of the ElevatedCPR method in the pre-hospital and hospital settings. www.ElevatedCPR.com