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PARAMEDIC OF THE YEAR
Jeffrey Aperence – 2021 Paramedic of the Year

Chris Shaffer, Deputy Chief Career Division presents the Paramedic of the Year Award to Jeffrey Aperence. Photo Credit: Rob Korb

Jeff started his full-time employment with the Ocean City Fire Department on October 7, 2013, and has been a paramedic for 11 years.
He is on several specialty teams where he is a water rescue swimmer as well as a member of the dive team. In addition, Jeff has been essential in the development of the training program as well as the actual training of other fire department members as operators of the department’s vessels.
Jeff is also a leader when it comes to patient care, and was recently recognized by the R Adams Crowley Shock Trauma Center for his treatment of a severely injured trauma patient. Heff presented the case during the Shock Trauma education series which is broadcasted across the State with many elite doctors participating.
His presence in the back of the ambulance is calming and reassuring to his co-workers especially when you are in a Cardiac Arrest. He went through Howard County’s resuscitation academy which teaches the High-Performance CPR in 2019, and I don’t think we have another provider that rivals his ability to run a cardiac arrest. His knowledge of the protocols and treatment modalities, as well as his ability to lead calls are all strong points of his ability.
Jeff’s actions throughout the year have been recognized not only by his shift, but from other shifts as well. Jeff’s nomination for Paramedic of the Year is well deserved, and it is my pleasure to present this award to him!

03/31/2021

Congratulations to Steve Twilley Paramedic of the Year!!!!!

Steve was hired on 6/2/2003 as a Temporary Firefighter/EMT III. He became a Full-time Firefighter/EMT IV on 11/27/2006.
He is a member of the Ocean City Rescue Swimmer and Dive Team.
Steve has continued his education and has received an Associate’s degree Applies Since Paramedic form Anne Arundel Community College. An Associate’s degree in Nursing from Chesapeake College and a BSN from Del-Tech. He is currently working on his MSN for Nurse Practitioner from Spring Arbor College.
Throughout Steve’s career he has received several Awards & Citations received for exemplary performance, outstanding teamwork and resuscitation efforts during his career with the Ocean City Fire Department.
Most recently, Steve has been instrumental in the Worcester County Health Department/Ocean City Fire Department joint venture with the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine program.
Steve states “I enjoy working for the Ocean City Fire Department because it is dynamic. No two shifts are the same. I love to people I work with, and the department provides excellent opportunities to increase your education and training. I have a chance to help the public and my colleagues every shift, and I can learn just as much from them. Ocean City Fire Department is a great department to grow as a provider.”
As detailed above, Steve is most deserving of the award of Paramedic of the Year. He is a dedicated, highly-qualified member of the Ocean City Fire Department and we look forward to Steve’s continued employment and growth.

09/12/2020

Thank you to the men and women who always put others first. Check out their amazing numbers for 2019.

03/12/2020

Click below to read a letter about COVID-19 from Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan. The Town of Ocean City - Government is maintaining a safe environment for all of our residents through preparedness and education.

03/01/2020

Congratulations to the 2019 Fire/EMS Division Firefighter of the Year Lieutenant David S. Peterson and the 2019 Fire/EMS Division Paramedic of the Year Galen D. Curtis.

07/03/2019

Here’s a safety message from the Ocean City Fire Department!

03/21/2019

Paramedics and those who want to be -check out the Paramedic Foundation website www.ocpf.org for an opportunity to win a scholarship.

02/26/2019

Congratulations Ryan Cropper for being named Paramedic of the year. Assistant Chief Chris Shaffer presented Ryan with his award.

07/03/2018

11/08/2017

It's going to get cold this weekend. Make sure you and your family are safe as you fire up those heaters!