Kent & Queen Anne's Rescue Squad

01/27/2026

Over the course of “Winter storm fern” (starting early Sunday morning and into Tuesday) KQARS career and volunteer members, staffed the station ready to respond at a moments notice. As of today, personnel have handled a total of 11 dispatched incidents. Both Ambulances were staffed with two personnel, and a support piece ( utility 8 ) was staffed with an officer and additional personnel for support during incidents.

01/25/2026

Due to dangerous road conditions caused by ice and snow, schools and offices are closed tomorrow, Monday, Jan.26. Stay safe and warm. Thank you!

01/23/2026

01/21/2026

We are always happy to provide firefighter rehabilitation and support services!

01/09/2026

At last nights general membership meeting, the first order of business per the bylaws is the election of the incoming years officers and board members. The results for 2026 are:

Chief: Jason Lobley
Deputy Chief: John Machen
Captain: Paul Kubik
LT 8: Julissa Wright
LT 81: Bryan Williams

Treasurer: Allan Schauber
Secretary: Kathy Hastings
Member at large: Maurice King
Past Chief: Robert Coleman

We look forward to another successful year, with a few exciting arrivals including the new “Ambulance 8”. We wish our mutual aid partners a safe and successful year, as we continue our mission of providing the best prehospital care.

10/21/2025

03/31/2025

Are you attending the Chestertown Tea Party Festival on May 24, 2025? Sign up for Critical Alerts to receive important notifications, including:

✅ Severe Weather Warnings
✅ Missing or Lost Children Alerts
✅ Special Event Updates & More

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03/05/2025

Today we had the opportunity to connect with students from KCHS and allowed them to ask questions, about the emergency medical field, as well as discuss potential career options for after there highschool careers! It was a fantastic opportunity, one we are looking forward to attending annually!

02/05/2025

On January 25th, the KQARS held its annual banquet and installation of officers. Members in attendance received gifts of appreciation for service throughout the year, as well as recognizing their dedication to the department and community. We look forward to entering our 65th Year of service to the community and can not thank the citizens and visitors enough for their generous contributions, to allow us to continue serving.

We would like to thank Chester river seafood for catering, Helen Todd for decorating, the Kent County Commissioners for their overwhelming support, Kent County OES, Sheriff Dennis Hickman for swearing the Board and Officers into office, Chestertown Police Department, Chestertown Volunteer fire company for our continued partnership and the usage of their hall, and the rest of our partner agencies throughout the County.

Awards of Note:
Member of the Year: Lawrence stahl
CS Member of the Year: Micheal Hildebrand
Top Responder: Lawrence stahl
Officer of the year: Phil Russum
Chiefs Award: Bryan Williams/Tim Depp

Years of Service:
45 Years - Jim Siemen, Alex Dolgos
40 Years - Allan Schauber
25 Years - Bob Coleman
20 Years - Travis Nelson
20 Years - Phil Russum
10 Years - John Machen
5 Years - Diane Kulp

A special thank you to Paramedic Smith for her last minute Photography Skills.

01/03/2025

On Thursday January 2nd at the regular company business meeting, the departments annual elections were held as the first order of business. Congratulations to the 2025 Officers and Board of Directors!

Chief: Jason Lobley
Deputy Chief: Allan Schauber
Captain: John Machen
Lieutenant 8: Julissa Wright
Lieutenant 81: Paul Kubik
Secretary: Mary Grussing
Treasurer: Jim Siemen
Member at large: Maurice King
Past Chief/Chiefs Advisor: Bob Coleman

Appointed Positions
Lieutenant 82: Kevin Carson
Lieutenant 83: Ryan Glenn

As we enter another milestone, 65 years of service to the citizens of Chestertown and the surrounding areas, we want to wish everyone a safe, and happy 2025!

12/24/2024

Tonight, around 8:30 our special guest will be at the dispatch center to give a special announcement over the radio.

There are several ways to listen.

You can listen on a fire/ems scanner - 154.1975, scan the QR Code and listen online from your phone, or visit https://www.broadcastify.com/webPlayer/1654 (The link is the same as the QR Code).

As always, if an emergency arises during this time frame, the announcement will be pushed to later in the evening.