Amelia County Fire & EMS

08/28/2026

ACFEMS is delighted to announce the promotion of three employees to the rank of Fire and EMS Supervisor, effective September 1, 2026. Each supervisor will carry a program area in addition to shift responsibilities.
Zachary Cousins, Personnel and Operations
Rachel Tucker, Training and Clinical Standards
Jacob Boatwright, Logistics, Fleet, and Medical Materials
These are the first around-the-clock supervisory positions in the history of this department. We congratulate them and look forward to continued growth within the department.

07/19/2026

Strong partnerships make for a stronger response.

Last week, first responders gathered at the Mannboro station for a joint training with Med-Flight, bringing together career staff and volunteer fire and EMS from across the county.
The Med-Flight crew provided valuable hands-on instruction covering helicopter landing zone operations, safe patient loading procedures, and an overview of their whole blood program.

Training like this helps ensure that when minutes matter, everyone understands their role and can work together seamlessly.

Just as important as the training itself was the opportunity to share a meal and strengthen the partnerships that make emergency services in Amelia County successful. Whether career or volunteer, EMS or fire, every person in attendance shares the same mission: providing the best possible service to our community.
Thank you to Med-Flight and to everyone who took the time to participate. We appreciate the collaboration, professionalism, and commitment shown by all involved. Together, we will continue to make Amelia County stronger and better prepared for whatever may come.

07/13/2026

Heavy presence of Fire and EMS expected in the Mannboro area tonight for joint training with Medflight. If you're in the Mannboro area and hear a helicopter, it is likely for training purposes.

07/10/2026

Hope to see everyone tonight at Company 1 Courthouse

06/09/2026

We'll miss Firefighter Tucker while she is at VFOA next week, but are very proud of her.

The countdown to the Virginia Fire Officer Academy 2026 has officially begun! We're excited to introduce our dynamic staff, starting with Firefighter/Paramedic Rachel Tucker from Amelia County Fire & EMS as our trusted Incident Commander. We're confident that her leadership will make this academy an unforgettable experience for all! Thank you for guidance and leadership so far in preparation for this academy!

Amelia County Fire & EMS
Virginia Fire Chiefs Association, Inc.
Rachel Tucker

05/25/2026

This morning, ACFEMS Firefighter Anderson happened upon an injured bald eagle on his way to the Mannboro station, and of course the crew jumped into action, as it kept trying to walk into the roadway. After calling it into the Sheriff’s Office, the crew stood guard until a raptor specialist arrived to retrieve the eagle. We were lucky that no calls in their area made it possible for them to remain on scene until their new friend, crowned with the moniker "Sam" was picked up. The eagle is now on its way for veterinary care and rehab.
Of all the days, this injured eagle, symbolic of our country's strength and freedom, happened into our lives on Memorial Day. Let us never forget the men and women who gave everything in service to our country.

05/24/2026

05/16/2026

You may have noticed some training activity in the Mannboro area today, which will continue tomorrow in both Mannboro and the industrial park area for a Basic Pump Ops course. Several members of the
Amelia County Volunteer Fire Dept, along with some of our staff and firefighters from other departments in the state, are participating in the 16-hour course this weekend, led by ACFEMS firefighter Travis Muhler. Big thank you to Mannboro's Station 2 for providing lunch, apparatus, and a place to learn, as well as Jetersville Volunteer Fire Department - ACVFD Company 3 for bringing in additional apparatus to help tomorrow. Working together is going to bring Amelia County to the next level, and we are blessed to have firefighters giving up their free time to advance their skills.

04/29/2026

Busy night for all of the agencies yesterday.

5 out of 6 trucks out on calls! 1 County, 2 Contract and 2 Volunteer working together to provide EMS in our County! Getting it Done tonight!!!