06/22/2026
One of the best in the business and one fine gentleman. Rest in peace brother. 🚑💐
Today, the members of Winterport Ambulance Service join the many departments, coworkers, students, friends, and family members who are mourning the loss of a true giant in Maine EMS, Adrian Stone.
For decades, Adrian dedicated his life to serving the people of Waldo County and beyond. He answered the call with compassion, professionalism, and unwavering commitment. Throughout his distinguished career, he served as EMS Chief of St. George Ambulance, spent more than ten years as a paramedic with Belfast Fire and Ambulance, and devoted over thirteen years to Searsport Ambulance, where he proudly served as EMS Chief for more than six years until illness forced him to step away in 2021.
Yet, Adrian's impact reached far beyond the calls he answered and the titles he held.
For more than a decade, he served as a licensed paramedic instructor, mentoring and educating hundreds of students who would go on to serve communities throughout Maine. His lessons extended far beyond textbooks and protocols. He taught kindness, humility, professionalism, and how to care for people on what could be the worst day of their lives. The providers he trained, mentored, and inspired continue to carry his legacy forward every day.
Those who had the privilege of working beside Adrian will remember much more than his impressive resume. They will remember his kindness. They will remember his quick wit and the banter that could bring a smile to everyone's face. They will remember how, even in the most stressful moments, Adrian had a way of calming those around him and reminding us that no challenge was too great when faced together. His humor, wisdom, and steady presence made difficult days easier and strengthened every crew fortunate enough to work alongside him.
One of Adrian's final posts contained a question that many in public service ask themselves:
"We often wonder at the end if we touched any lives or affected others in a positive way."
Adrian, the answer is a resounding yes.
Yes, in the patients whose lives you changed.
Yes, in the communities you faithfully served.
Yes, in the coworkers who became lifelong friends.
Yes, in the hundreds of students you taught and mentored.
Yes, in the countless EMS providers, firefighters, and first responders who are better because they had the privilege of learning from you.
Your legacy will not be measured merely by years of service or titles held, but by the people you shaped. Through every provider who carries forward the lessons you taught, your spirit and dedication to EMS will continue to live on for generations to come.
To the Stone family, please know that our hearts, thoughts, and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We also extend our deepest condolences to our brothers and sisters of the West Frankfort Fire Department and to the many agencies, coworkers, and friends who are mourning this tremendous loss.
Thank you, Adrian, for your service, your mentorship, your friendship, and for leaving our profession better than you found it.
Rest easy, brother. We have the watch from here.
