Kent & Queen Anne's Rescue Squad

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.

12/14/2024

We had a great time this evening at the Kent County, YMCA Charity dodgeball event. Congrats to the Law Enforcment team for taking the win, and we look forward to battling it out again next year!

Your KQARS Team: Avery Boege, Crystal Arzola, Timothy Depp, Bryan Williams, Shadona walls, Julissa Wright, Patrick Pannet, Paul Kubik, Rafael Robert’s, Jason Lobley

12/08/2024

If you are looking for something to do, This Friday night, come on out to the Chestertown YMCA and watch your first responders battle it out for the bragging rights! If you choose to donate via the QR code or the information below make sure you choose team Rescue Squad! We hope to see you there to cheer us on!

12/03/2024

We are still accepting donations for the annual Toy Run! If you would still like to donate stop by the station between 8am and 8pm!

11/19/2024

Just because you can dodge a wrench doesn’t mean you should dodge this fun event!! Take the time to scan the QR code and donate and let’s see how much we can raise together! After that, save the date and come on out and see who takes the crown!

11/16/2024

It’s that time of year again! Please help us in making someone’s Christmas season one to remember by making a donation! All toy donations remain with local families in need. Stop by the station between 8am and 8pm to make your toy drop, from now until Saturday December 14th

*as a reminder these donations should be new, unopened toys, clothing apparel etc.

11/11/2024

Yesterday, Multiple jurisdictions came together under the leadership of Queen Anne’s county DES to host the annual Bay Bridge run - “10K Across the Bay”. ATV 8 was stationed at the Route 8 Overpass, with a Crew of 2. It was an early morning start for crews working the event but ensuring the safety of runners is always the top priority! Congratulations to those who participated and finished out the race!

KQARS Crew:
Chief Jason Lobley
EMT Kiersten Lancaster