Welcome!
The Kent and Queen Anne's Rescue Squad is located in historic Chestertown on
Maryland's scenic eastern shore. From its modest beginnings in 1961
when one vehicle and a handful of volunteers ran 73 calls to 2006 when over forty
volunteers ran a record 1502 calls, the Kent and Queen Anne's Rescue Squad is the primary ambulance
organization in Chestertown and outlying rural areas.
Volunteers are of all ages and come from all walks of life; most have extensive
training and experience in the emergency medical services. Many members are
also trained in firefighting, hazardous materials operations, rescue operations,
dispatch, and scuba diving. The Rescue Squad's current fleet includes
three ALS-equipped ambulances, one rescue truck, two boats, a special
operations trailer, an all-terrain vehicle, a utility vehicle, and a
chase vehicle. The spirit of the Kent and Queen Anne's Rescue Squad
is alive and well in its volunteers, who selflessly dedicate countless hours in
service to their community.
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Community Events
The Kent & Queen Anne's Rescue Squad is dedicated to serving the community. As a result, we are
continuously attending events in the Chestertown area. If you are interested in having the Rescue Squad attend a function for a medical stand-by or public relations, please call us at 410-778-4495 or email at events@kentrescuesquad.com
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The New Utility 81
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Squad Helps Chestertown Celebrate 300 Years!
Members of the Rescue Squad attended several different community events to help celebrate Chestertown's 300th Aniversary. In the photo above, the Rescue Squad displayed all of the department's equipment in the "Horses to Hummers" Parade.
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Squad Donates Ambulance to Alabama Organization
When the new Ambulance 82 was placed in service in early 2006, the Rescue Squad put the older, smaller Ambulance 82 up for sale. Then Hurricane Katrina devastated the southeastern United States, and plans changed. Bill Lobley contacted Pam Broadhead, a member of the Mobile County Emergency Management Agency of Mobile, Alabama. She reported that the flooding from Katrina had resulted in severe damage to southern Alabama and crippled its emergency resources. They were desperate for help. Click Here for Article
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The New Ambulance 82
The Rescue Squad recently placed into service their second new ambulance. This ambulance has all of the qualities of Ambulance 81, with some additional features. This ambulance will be used in rotation with Ambulance 8 and Ambulance 81 with the designation of Ambulance 82. Pictures
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Rescue Squad Honors Members at Annual Appreciation Dinner
The past, present, and future of the Kent-Queen Anne’s Rescue Squad were celebrated on Saturday, January 21, 2006, during its annual appreciation dinner at the Chester River Yacht and Country Club. Over 160 people filled the country club’s banquet hall to partake in the festivities, which included a social hour and buffet dinner. Click here for full article
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Squad Sells Reflective Address Markers
If your house is not clearly marked, we may not be able to find you in a time of emergency! Therefore, the Kent and Queen Anne's Rescue Squad is making Reflective Address Markers so your home can be better identified. For a donation of $10, we will make a sign with your house numericals.
Buy yours today!
Click Here to Print out Order Form
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Local Citizen Receives Award
Chestertown- On Thursday September 1, Delegate Mary Roe Walkup was present at the regular business meeting to present Megan McHenry with two State Citations for her heroic actions on July 9, 2005. McHenry found her two year old neighbor floating face down in the family swimming pool. She quickly pulled him from the pool and started CPR and revived the apneic boy. Members from Kennedyville VFC and the squad and McHenry’s family were present during the award presentation.
Saturday September 17, Kent & Queen Anne’s Rescue Squad members Bill Lobley, JoAnne Donovan, Travis Nelson and Raye Jones took Ambulance 8 to Elkton to standby for the National Firefighter Combat Challenge. click here for more pictures and full article
Chestertown- Kent Queen Anne’s Rescue Squad recently placed into service a 2005 Ford E450 Lifeline Ambulance. The ambulance meets all county standards as an ALS unit. The New ambulance committee spent several months working on specs provided by multiple manufacturers. Lifeline was selected by a majority vote. Production began in May. The unit was delivered in early September. The next new ambulance should be in production sometime in October. Click Here for pictures
The Rescue Squad was on stand by at Kent County High School for their first night time football game ever. The School recently installed lights over the field so they could have games at night. EMT Raye Jones, Lauren Jones, Bruce Owens and EMT Travis Nelson were ready to spring into action with ATV 8 and ambulance 82. EMT R. Jones and EMT Nelson tended to one injured player. There were no other reported injuries. Click here for pictures
On the night of Thursday, August 4, 2005, the Rescue Squad’s Boat 8 and Boat 81 were summoned for a water rescue ( Box 60-12) on the Chester River near the Chester River Bridge. An eighteen-year-old male had fallen from the bridge and was unaccounted for. Within minutes both boats had launched from the Chestertown Marina and were actively searching the water at the foot of High Street near the bridge. Click here for the full story
On Saturday, June 18, 2005, members of the Rescue Squad provided stand-by assistance for the 14th Annual Maryland Swim for Life at Rolph’s Wharf Marina on the Chester River. The swim, sponsored by the District of Columbia Aquatics Club, included dozens of swimmers of all ages and ability levels. Swims ranged from one to five miles, beginning and ending at Rolph’s Wharf and heading upstream toward the Chestertown bridge. Click here for full story and pictures
Chestertown Tea party is one of the largest events on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. As all Emergency Personnel know, the more people you have, the more problems you have. Rescue Squad members responded to several patient assist calls at the Tea Party including 3 transports to the hospital. Click here for pictures and full story.
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