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. |
Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS
EMS Refresher
Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS is holding an EMS refresher. This class will cover the NCCP 30-hour core content.
The class will be held at The Thorntons Store Support Center on Old Henry Road just off the Gene Snyder Freeway (see address below).
Class Location:
Thorntons Store Support Center
2600 James Thornton Way
Louisville KY, 40245
Class dates are Wednesday through Friday on November 6, 7 & 8, 2024.
Class will be from 0800 to 1800 each day.
The cost per day is $25.00 or $75.00 for the three-day period; payable by Venmo, Check, or Cash on day(s) of class. If paying by Venmo there is a QR Code on the registration form.
Please fill out one registration form per student by clicking the link below:
amfems.jotform.com/232754960130049
For additional information contact Capt. David Lawrence via email at:
[email protected]
The class will be held at The Thorntons Store Support Center on Old Henry Road just off the Gene Snyder Freeway (see address below).
Class Location:
Thorntons Store Support Center
2600 James Thornton Way
Louisville KY, 40245
Class dates are Wednesday through Friday on November 6, 7 & 8, 2024.
Class will be from 0800 to 1800 each day.
The cost per day is $25.00 or $75.00 for the three-day period; payable by Venmo, Check, or Cash on day(s) of class. If paying by Venmo there is a QR Code on the registration form.
Please fill out one registration form per student by clicking the link below:
amfems.jotform.com/232754960130049
For additional information contact Capt. David Lawrence via email at:
[email protected]
Active Assailant Exercise held at Ford KY Truck Plant
Click this image to watch a video about this Drill.
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Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS coordinated an Active Assailant Exercise at the Ford KY Truck Plant which was held on June 28, 2023.
Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS partnered with Ford KY Truck plant to hold an Active Assailant Exercise to help test Ford's Emergency Plans, help Ford Employees know what to do and give an opportunity for first responders in the area to evaluate the training they had received. |
With the Old National Bank Shooting still fresh in everyone's mind, it was a timely event with the hope of trying to improve outcomes of these type of incidents which are occurring more frequently. Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS, St. Matthews Fire & Rescue, Anchorage Police, St. Matthews Police, Louisville/Jefferson County Emergency Management and the KY Air National Guard's Civil Support team were some of the agencies that took part.
Representatives of local hospitals and other first responder agencies also observed the exercise to determine how their facility or agency would be affected by such an event and to understand the techniques used on the scene. A fairly new concept that was tested is called a Rescue Task Force. This is a group of Firefighters, EMS Personnel and Law Enforcement Officers who would go into the "Warm" zone of the incident to remove victims as soon as it was safe. This concept helps protect the first responders if the Assailant hasn't been stopped or if there are others that wish to do harm.
Members of Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS became instructors for this tactical concept by attending an extension program of Louisiana State University (LSU), who teaches this class as a part of federal funding to improve preparedness of first responders and citizens to deal with events like this. Classes for citizens called "Run, Hide, Fight" are also taught by LSU and some first responders to help citizens know what to do if in the presence of an active assailant.
Representatives of local hospitals and other first responder agencies also observed the exercise to determine how their facility or agency would be affected by such an event and to understand the techniques used on the scene. A fairly new concept that was tested is called a Rescue Task Force. This is a group of Firefighters, EMS Personnel and Law Enforcement Officers who would go into the "Warm" zone of the incident to remove victims as soon as it was safe. This concept helps protect the first responders if the Assailant hasn't been stopped or if there are others that wish to do harm.
Members of Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS became instructors for this tactical concept by attending an extension program of Louisiana State University (LSU), who teaches this class as a part of federal funding to improve preparedness of first responders and citizens to deal with events like this. Classes for citizens called "Run, Hide, Fight" are also taught by LSU and some first responders to help citizens know what to do if in the presence of an active assailant.
Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS First in Greater Louisville Area to Adopt “Head-Up CPR” Technology to Potentially Improve Survival from Sudden Cardiac Arrest.
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Every year, over 700,000 people in the US suffer a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), and the survival rates are dismal, with only 10.8 percent survival when SCA occurs outside of the hospital, and 24 percent when SCA occurs in hospital.
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 will train on the EleGARD System on August 8 at 08:00 am at 9514 Featherbell Blvd, Louisville, KY 40059, and will deploy 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 will train on the EleGARD System on August 8 at 08:00 am at 9514 Featherbell Blvd, Louisville, KY 40059, and will deploy 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