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OUR MISSION STATEMENT
The Oak Bluffs Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department is dedicated to safeguarding our community through the preservation of life, property, and the environment. We strive to meet our challenges with compassion, professionalism, and integrity.
The Oak Bluffs Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department is dedicated to safeguarding our community through the preservation of life, property, and the environment. We strive to meet our challenges with compassion, professionalism, and integrity.
Fire-EMS Chief Nelson Wirtz, supported by Deputy Fire Chief Stephen Foster, oversee all aspects of the Oak Bluffs Fire-EMS Department administratively and operationally. EMS Coordinator Matthew Bradley oversees daily operations and scheduling of full and part time EMS staff. They are also responsible for oversight of EMS equipment and apparatus maintenance, transport coordination, medical billing and training.
As of 2022, our volunteer Fire personnel are comprised of 1 Senior Captain, 4 Captains, 7 Lieutenants, 25 Firefighters, 3 Recruit Firefighters, and 2 Junior Firefighters. Our EMS personnel consist of 6 full time Paramedics, 4 Basic Emergency Medical Technicians, 8 per diem Paramedics, and 33 volunteer Basic Emergency Medical Technicians. Our Dive Team, led by Dive Captain William deBettencourt, consists of 1 Dive Lieutenant, 5 Divers, and 8 Dive Support personnel. Our Boat Crew, led by Marine Coordinator David Smith, consists of 6 Boat Crew members.
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