08/29/2026
A Full-Circle Moment for Battalion 3
On October 9, 2025, at approximately 6:18 a.m., members of Battalion 3 staffing Engine 1 (Lt. Blake, FF St Jean & FF Theve) Ambulance 3 (FF Wood & FF Green) & Paramedic 1 (Lt/P C.Schofield) responded to a patient experiencing symptoms consistent with a stroke.
Upon arrival, crews quickly assessed, treated, and packaged the patient, providing advanced life support care and transporting him to a local emergency department. The patient arrived at the hospital within 20 minutes of crews reaching his side, allowing him to receive the timely evaluation and treatment that is critical in suspected stroke cases.
Kevin was subsequently transferred by DHART to Portsmouth Regional Hospital, a comprehensive stroke center, where he received specialized care and ultimately made a full recovery.
On September 21, Portsmouth Regional Hospital hosted a Stroke Survivors Day, providing an opportunity for stroke survivors to celebrate their recoveries and the teams who helped them along the way.
For our crews, the day was especially meaningful as they were unexpectedly reunited with Kevin.
Seeing Kevin healthy, smiling, and doing well was a powerful reminder of why every second matters in an emergency. From the initial 911 call to the coordinated efforts of our crews, hospital staff, and DHART, this was truly a team effort.
We are incredibly grateful to have been part of Kevin’s journey and even more grateful to see him thriving today.
This is why we do what we do.