Draft:Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS
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| Operational area | |
|---|---|
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Kentucky |
| City | Louisville |
| Agency overview | |
| Established | April 17, 2019 |
| Staffing | Career |
| Fire chief | Kevin Groody |
| EMS level | ALS |
| Facilities and equipment | |
| Battalions | 2 |
| Stations | 11 (1 jointly staffed with St. Matthews Fire District) |
| Engines | 8 |
| Trucks | 1 |
| Quints | 2 |
| Rescues | 1 |
| Ambulances | 8 |
| HAZMAT | 1 |
| Wildland | 1 |
| Fireboats | 1 |
| Website | |
| Official website | |
The Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS (AMFEMS) is a fire protection service established under the regulations of Kentucky Revised Statute (KRS) Chapter 75. The district is staffed by a team of Firefighters, Paramedics, and EMTs who are stationed across 11 fire stations. The primary responsibilities of AMFEMS include providing comprehensive fire protection and prevention services, advanced life support EMS response and transport, as well as specialized rescue operations. It is one of eight fire departments within the Louisville-Jefferson County, Kentucky metropolitan area. The jurisdiction of AMFEMS spans over 90 square miles within the Louisville Metro area, covering critical infrastructure such as portions of Interstates I-71, I-265, I-64, and segments of the Ohio River.
History[edit]
On April 17, 2019, the boards of trustees for the Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS Department, and the Eastwood, Harrods Creek and Worthington fire districts voted to merge the latter three into the Anchorage Middletown department; the expanded department then merged, on July 1, 2019, making 11 stations covering 92 square miles of the East End of Jefferson County.[1] This merger reportedly created the third-largest fire department in Kentucky.[2] The merger improved operational efficiency and response times, as noted three weeks after the departments united.[3]
Operations[edit]
Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS currently operates out of 11 fire stations, located throughout the district in 2 battalions. Each battalion is commanded by a battalion chief. The 2 battalions are under the command of a district wide tour commander each shift. Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS operates 8 engine companies, 1 truck companies, 2 quints), 1 rescue companies, 2 HazMat units, 1 fireboats. In one notable operation in December 2022, AMFEMS responded to a structure fire caused by a space heater in Eastern Jefferson County, highlighting their readiness in emergency situations.[4]
Training[edit]
Members of the Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS undergo continual training to enhance their skills in various emergency situations. In March 2023, the department's firefighters received training from an Urban Search and Rescue team from Michigan for trench rescue operations, a critical skill for emergency situations at construction sites and other scenarios.[5]
In December 2022, they conducted rescue task force training for over 200 personnel, focusing on active shooter scenarios.[6] Additionally, in June 2023, they held an active shooter drill at the Ford Kentucky Truck Plant.[7][8]
Stations and apparatus[edit]
Below is a list of stations and apparatus in use by the Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS[9]
| Firehouse # | Neighborhood | Engine, Quint, Truck Company | Ambulance | Special Unit | Chief Unit | Battalion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Middletown | Quint 31 | Medic 131 | HazMat 31 | Chief 32 (District Chief), Battalion 32 | South |
| 32 | Middletown | Engine 32 | Medic 132 | South | ||
| 33 | Forest Springs | Quint 33 | Rescue 33 | EMS Battalion 33 | South | |
| 34 | Anchorage | Engine 34 | Medic 134 | South | ||
| 35 | Eastwood | Engine 35 | Medic 135 | Rescue 35 | South | |
| 36 | Fisherville | Engine 36 | Medic 136 | South | ||
| 37 | Worthington | Engine 37 | Medic 137 | North | ||
| 38 | Norton Commons | Truck 38 | Battalion 38 | North | ||
| 39 | Worthington | Engine 39 | Medic 139 | Hazmat 39 | North | |
| 40 | Prospect | Engine 40 | Medic 140 | North | ||
| 47 (Jointly Staffed with St. Matthews) | Brownsboro | Engine 41 / Truck 47 (St. Matthews) | Medic 147 (St. Matthews) | North |
References[edit]
- ^ "4 east Louisville fire departments will now merge into 1". WLKY. 2019-04-17. Archived from the original on 2019-04-18. Retrieved 2019-04-19.
- ^ "Four Louisville-area fire departments officially merge". WAVE 3 News. 2019-07-01. Retrieved 2023-12-16.
- ^ "Quicker response time after Anchorage and Middletown Fire merger". WHAS11. 2018-04-06. Retrieved 2023-12-16.
- ^ "Space heater likely cause of structure fire at eastern Jefferson County home, fire officials say". WHAS11. 2022-12-19. Retrieved 2023-12-16.
- ^ "Anchorage Middletown Fire performs training for rescue operations". WAVE 3 News. 2023-03-23. Retrieved 2023-12-16.
- ^ "Anchorage Middletown Fire conducts active shooter training for over 200 personnel". WHAS11. 2022-12-01. Retrieved 2023-12-16.
- ^ https://www.whas11.com/article/news/local/first-responders-participate-in-active-shooter-exercise/417-9f6a61ca-879a-4a9a.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "PHOTOS | Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS holds active shooter drill". whas11.com. 28 June 2023.
- ^ "Stations". AMFEMS. Retrieved 2023-11-23.
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