Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS

Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS Second largest Fire & EMS Department in Kentucky. Serving Eastern Jefferson County/Metro Louisville.

đźš‘ Growing Paramedic Education Through Regional Collaboration đźš‘Next week, AMFEMS welcomes Cohort 26-03, our third paramed...
08/12/2026

đźš‘ Growing Paramedic Education Through Regional Collaboration đźš‘

Next week, AMFEMS welcomes Cohort 26-03, our third paramedic cohort in partnership with Jefferson Community & Technical College (JCTC).

The new class includes 13 AMFEMS members, along with several students from surrounding fire and EMS agencies. By opening our program to regional partners, we’re continuing to expand access to paramedic education and directly address the paramedic shortage affecting our communities.

The results from our first two cohorts give us plenty to be proud of:

🔥 Cohort 24-01: 10 of 11 students passed the NREMT Paramedic exam on their first attempt, with a 100% cumulative pass rate.

🔥 Cohort 25-02: The first 12 students to test have all passed on their first attempt — a 100% first-time pass rate to date, with five students still to test.

Across the AMFEMS/JCTC satellite, that represents a 95.7% first-time NREMT pass rate — 22 first-time passes in 23 attempts.

Those numbers represent countless hours of work by our students, instructors, preceptors, field crews, and partners at JCTC—and, most importantly, more paramedics being prepared to serve communities throughout our region.

We’re excited to welcome Cohort 26-03 next week and continue building on that success.

đź’Š Did you know?Expired or unwanted medications should be taken to an approved medication drop-off location. Using these ...
08/11/2026

đź’Š Did you know?

Expired or unwanted medications should be taken to an approved medication drop-off location. Using these collection sites helps keep medications out of the wrong hands and prevents improper disposal that may harm children, pets, or the environment.

Please note: AMFEMS fire stations are not medication drop-off locations, as they are not properly equipped for such process. We appreciate everyone who wants to dispose of medications responsibly, and we’re happy to help point you in the right direction.

Approved options in Jefferson County include select CVS Pharmacy locations, the St. Matthews Police Department, and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office downtown.

đź“Ť Drop-off locations:
• CVS Pharmacy — 2222 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40205 – Ph: 502-459-6563
• CVS Pharmacy — 3997 7th Street Road, Louisville, KY 40216 – Ph: 502-448-3383
• CVS Pharmacy — 5121 Antle Drive, Louisville, KY 40229 – Ph: 502-966-2742
• St. Matthews Police Department — 3940 Grandview Ave., St. Mathews, KY 40207 – Ph: 502-893-9000
• Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office — 515 W. Market Street, Louisville, KY 40202 – Ph: 502-574-5400

Before visiting, please contact the location or check its official guidance to confirm hours and which items are accepted. Thank you for helping keep our community safe, healthy, and informed!


August is Emergency Management Awareness Month in Louisville!Summer in Kentucky can bring rapidly changing weather, incl...
08/10/2026

August is Emergency Management Awareness Month in Louisville!

Summer in Kentucky can bring rapidly changing weather, including intense heat, strong thunderstorms, damaging winds, large hail, lightning, heavy rainfall, flash flooding, and isolated tornadoes. The National Weather Service reminds residents that severe storms can develop quickly, so now is the time to prepare, monitor trusted forecasts, and know where to take shelter before warnings are issued.
Before Severe Weather Arrives
· Have multiple ways to receive warnings, such as Wireless Emergency Alerts, NOAA Weather Radio, local media, and weather.gov.
· Identify a safe shelter location: a basement or an interior, windowless room on the lowest level of a sturdy building.
· Charge phones and backup batteries before storms arrive, and keep flashlights, medications, water, and important documents ready.
· Secure outdoor furniture, trash bins, tents, signs, and other loose items that could become dangerous in high winds.
· Check on older adults, neighbors, and anyone who may need extra help receiving alerts or reaching safe shelter.
Weather warning definitions:
Tornado Emergency: an enhanced version of a tornado warning, which is issued during imminent, significant tornado occurrences. Catastrophic, widespread damage is expected to occur and a high likelihood of numerous fatalities is expected with a large, strong to violent tornado.
Tornado Watch: weather conditions are favorable for tornadoes to occur.
Tornado Warning: a tornado has been detected by radar or observed by a trained weather spotter.
Flash Flood Warning: a flash flood warning is issued when flash flooding is imminent or occurring.
When Warnings Are Issued
· Tornado Warning: Take shelter immediately in your safe place. Stay away from windows and protect your head and neck.
· Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Move indoors and stay away from windows. Severe thunderstorms can produce winds strong enough to knock down trees and power lines.
· Flash Flood Warning: Never drive through flooded roads. Turn around, don’t drown. Water may be deeper or moving faster than it appears.
· Lightning: When thunder roars, go indoors. Avoid porches, open shelters, tall trees, water, and metal objects.
· Extreme Heat: Drink water, limit strenuous outdoor activity, take breaks in air-conditioned spaces, and watch for signs of heat illness.
Remember: A watch means conditions are favorable for severe weather; review your plan and stay alert. A warning means dangerous weather is happening or imminent; take action immediately. For the latest local forecast, watches, warnings, and advisories, visit the National Weather Service Louisville forecast office at weather.gov/lmk.
References and Helpful Websites
· National Weather Service Louisville, KY: weather.gov/lmk
· National Weather Service Summer Safety Campaign: weather.gov/lmk/summer safety_campaign
· National Weather Service Severe Thunderstorm Safety: weather.gov/safety/thunderstorm
· National Weather Service Kentucky Severe Weather Awareness Week: weather.gov/lmk/KYSevereWeatherAwarenessWeek2025
· Kentucky Emergency Management Severe Weather Preparedness: kyem.ky.gov/plan-and-prepare/severe-weather-preparation
· Ready.gov Severe Weather and Thunderstorm Safety: ready.gov/severe-weather and ready.gov/thunderstorms-lightning

AMFEMS leading the way!Major Brad Oser represented our department this week at the 2026 Governor’s Safety and Health Con...
08/06/2026

AMFEMS leading the way!

Major Brad Oser represented our department this week at the 2026 Governor’s Safety and Health Conference in Owensboro, presenting to safety professionals from both the public and private sectors.

During his session, “The Unthinkable Just Happened: Are You Ready to Work With First Responders?” — Major Oser highlighted the importance of building relationships with emergency service organizations before an emergency occurs. He also shared practical resources to help facilities develop plans that better integrate Fire, EMS, and Hazardous Materials response.

Major Oser’s outstanding representation reflects the professionalism and commitment of our entire department. We are fortunate to have his knowledge and experience as an asset in service to our communities; helping strengthen preparedness, partnerships, and public safety across the Commonwealth.

Honoring the memory of Sgt. Chris Stone. Chief Walsh and members of his command staff attended the Kentucky Firefighters...
08/04/2026

Honoring the memory of Sgt. Chris Stone.

Chief Walsh and members of his command staff attended the Kentucky Firefighters Association’s 105th Annual Conference in Ashland, Kentucky, this week.

During the memorial service held Sunday, August 2, firefighters from across the state who passed away during the past year, both line-of-duty and non-line-of-duty deaths were remembered.

Among those honored was Sgt. Chris Stone. A white carnation was placed in his memory by Chief Walsh, symbolizing purity, respect, and eternal remembrance—a timeless gesture of loyalty and love.

We remain grateful for Sgt. Stone’s service and join the fire service community in honoring his life and legacy.

Today marks two years since we lost Sergeant Christian Smith, and his absence is still felt throughout our department.Ch...
07/29/2026

Today marks two years since we lost Sergeant Christian Smith, and his absence is still felt throughout our department.

Christian was a respected firefighter, trusted leader, founding member of Rescue 33, and loyal friend whose compassion, dedication, and positive spirit left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him.

Today, we also keep his wife, Katie, and his kids, Tyler, Grant, and Connor, in our thoughts. His legacy lives on through the lives he touched, the example he set, and the memories we continue to share.

We invite everyone to take a moment today to reflect on Christian’s life and honor his memory.

Sergeant Christian Smith will never be forgotten and will always remain a part of the AMFEMS family.

AMFEMS had the pleasure of hosting Congressman Morgan McGarvey. Rep. Morgan McGarvey's office shared the following messa...
07/28/2026

AMFEMS had the pleasure of hosting Congressman Morgan McGarvey. Rep. Morgan McGarvey's office shared the following message:

Today in Louisville, Congressman Morgan McGarvey visited Anchorage-Middletown Fire & EMS headquarters. Congressman McGarvey met with AMFEMS leadership, including Fire Chief Pat Walsh and Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Fletcher, to discuss day-to-day operations and how Congress can better invest in first responders.

“I think it’s so important to see what our firefighters need right now”, said Congressman McGarvey, “We want to make sure that the grants that are coming down from FEMA are actually working for the firefighters and for the paramedics who need and use them.”

Today’s visit will help the Congressman keep first responders’ priorities front of mind as Congress moves forward with FY27 budget negotiations.

Training (and partnering) to better serve our community!This week, all three shifts from Rescue 33 completed lift, shori...
07/23/2026

Training (and partnering) to better serve our community!

This week, all three shifts from Rescue 33 completed lift, shoring, and vehicle stabilization training at Tony’s Wrecker Service.

At serious crash scenes, fire & EMS crews may need to safely lift and stabilize vehicles to reach people who are trapped or injured. During this training, crews practiced using Paratech Hydrafusion struts and high-pressure airbags to lift vehicles while placing shoring and stabilization supports at the same time. This process helps keep the vehicle secure and protects both the people inside and the responders working around it.

Training like this helps our department stay prepared for complex rescue situations and reflects our ongoing commitment to improving the safety of our community.

We are grateful to Tony’s Wrecker Service for allowing our crews to use their facility and resources. Community partners like Tony’s play an important role in helping us train in realistic conditions so we can better serve when emergencies happen.

All five Firefighter Trainees of AMFEMS Class 26-07 are thriving and doing well as they work to complete week 2 of accel...
07/22/2026

All five Firefighter Trainees of AMFEMS Class 26-07 are thriving and doing well as they work to complete week 2 of accelerated EMT training, as they also close out week 4 at the Fire Academy of Kentucky. Keep up the good work!

(Photos by The Fire Academy of Kentucky)

A message regarding fire hydrant maintenance from our partners at the Louisville Water Company!Public safety is a big pa...
07/17/2026

A message regarding fire hydrant maintenance from our partners at the Louisville Water Company!

Public safety is a big part of Louisville Water Company’s work.

Did you know...?
There are over 24,000 fire hydrants serviced throughout the year by dedicated maintenance crews. The testing typically occurs April through October and peaks during summer months. During the winter, our crews provide special attention to hydrants to prevent freezing.

Fire Hydrant Painting
• Customers are advised not to paint hydrants in their yard.
• The NFPA standards state the body of a public fire hydrant should be chrome yellow. The top bonnet and nozzle caps could be colored to advise of pumping capacity.
• Private fire hydrants are advised to be painted red.
• The Louisville Water Company began a capital program in late 2024 to improve the quality of the fire hydrant paint. At that time LWC began using contractors to thoroughly clean, primer and paint approximately 26,000 fire hydrants that are a part of their service area. LWC is on pace to have the entire service area painted within 5 years of the start of that project. At this point, 12,825 fire hydrants have been painted.
• After the initial painting, fire hydrants will be put on a 10-year cycle to be regularly painted.
• Customers may see a fire hydrant with white primer while the process is being completed. That hydrant should only remain white for a few days at most before the contractor returns to complete the painting.

Fire Hydrant Maintenance
• Louisville Water partners with many fire districts in their service area to test each fire hydrant.
• The tests use static and residual pressures to ensure that the fire hydrant and water distribution system can provide the flows needed to fight fires in the surrounding areas.
• Tests results that do not meet standards are investigated and remedied immediately to ensure adequate fire flows.
• Louisville Water also performs preventative maintenance on all fire hydrants to avoid any failures of hydrants.
• Finally, dated fire hydrant models are scheduled for regular replacement.

https://louisvillewaterhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/40404201257236-Can-I-make-a-request-to-paint-a-nearby-fire-hydrant

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