Cheshire County EMS

01/08/2025

Great people!

02/07/2025

💔 A Member of Our EMS Family Needs Your Help 💔

Captain Patrick Dunaway and his family recently lost their home and all of their belongings in a devastating fire. Thankfully, Pat, his two young children, and their dog are safe—but they are now faced with the difficult task of rebuilding their lives from the ground up.

Pat has spent over 24 years serving others in EMS. Now it’s our turn to support him.

Please consider donating to their GoFundMe and sharing the link to help them get back on their feet. Every bit helps.

🙏 https://gofund.me/84334de9

Thank you for standing with one of our own. ❤️

Help Captain Pat Dunaway and His Family Rebuild After Devastating House Fire … Mark Kreamer needs your support for Help Captain Pat Dunaway Rebuild After Fire

26/06/2025

🚨 Busy & Intense Month for Cheshire County EMS 🚨

As we close out June, our team has responded to an impressive 378 total calls (and counting), reflecting a notable increase in volume across the region. These included:

✅ 145 Primary 911 Responses
✅ 60 Mutual Aid Responses
✅ 31 Intercepts
✅ 3 Standbys
✅ 4 Public Assistance Calls

In addition to the high call volume, the acuity of patients has been significant, including multiple STEMI activations and traumatic injuries requiring critical care and rapid interventions. The extreme heat and humidity over the past few days have only added to the challenges our crews have faced in the field.

Through it all, our providers have remained committed, resilient, and professional. We are incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication our crews consistently demonstrate every day.

👏 Thank you for all that you do. Cheshire County is a better and safer place because of you.

23/06/2025

🌞 Beat the Heat, Cheshire County! 🌞

Extreme heat is here, and it’s important to stay safe and cool. Here are some quick tips and local resources to help you handle the heat:

🧊 Heat Safety Tips

Drink plenty of water — avoid caffeine and alcohol.

Wear light, loose-fitting clothing and use sunscreen.

Stay indoors during peak sun hours (11 AM–4 PM).

Use fans or AC when possible — or visit a local cooling center.

Never leave children or pets in hot vehicles.

Check in on elderly neighbors and those without AC.

⚠️ Know the Signs

Heat Exhaustion (take action!)

Heavy sweating, pale/clammy skin

Weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea

Muscle cramps
➡ Move to a cool place, sip water, and rest.

Heat Stroke (CALL 911!)

Hot, red, dry skin (no sweating)

Body temp over 104°F, confusion, fainting
➡ Call 911 immediately and begin cooling the person down with cold water or ice packs.

🏛 Cooling Centers in Cheshire County, NH

🧊 Keene Public Library – Mon & Fri 10 AM–6 PM; Tue–Thu 10 AM–8 PM; Sat 10 AM–3 PM
🧊 Whitcomb Hall – Main St, Swanzey
• Open daily 8 AM–5 PM
🧊 Keene Family YMCA – Mon–Fri 5 AM–9 PM; Sat 6 AM–6 PM; Sun 8 AM–12 PM
🧊 Wheelock Park & Robin Hood Park Pools (Keene) – Mon–Fri 1–6:45 PM; Sat–Sun 12–5:45 PM
🧊 Jaffrey Public Library – Open until 7 PM
🧊 Dublin Public Library – Thu 11 AM–7 PM
🧊 Dublin Community Center – Wed 10 AM–8:30 PM
🧊 Rindge Recreation Department – Open daily 10 AM–3 PM
🧊 Antrim’s James A. Tuttle Library – Wed–Thu 2–6 PM

📞 For additional locations or help, dial 2-1-1 or visit ReadyNH.gov.

Let’s take care of each other out there. Stay cool, stay hydrated, and spread the word!

20/06/2025

Today, members of Cheshire County EMS stood in solemn tribute to Lieutenant Aaron “Coop” Cooper of the Keene Fire Department.

Lt. Cooper was a dedicated public servant who gave over two decades of unwavering service to the City of Keene. His courage, leadership, and quiet resilience left a lasting impact not only on his department but on the entire region’s public safety community.

We were honored to join our brothers and sisters in red today to celebrate his life, legacy, and enduring spirit.

To the Cooper family, and to everyone at Keene Fire Department and IAFF Local 326 — our hearts are with you. Coop’s memory will live on in every call answered with compassion and strength.

11/06/2025

Cheshire County EMS stands with our brothers and sisters at Keene Fire Department as they mourn the loss of Lieutenant Aaron “Coop” Cooper.

It is with heavy hearts that we offer our deepest condolences to Coop’s family, his wife Rachel, his children Max, Sam, and Lily, along with the entire Keene Fire Department and IAFF Local 3265.

We are proud to stand beside Keene Fire in this time of loss. Coop’s impact reaches far beyond city lines, and his memory will remain a guiding force for all of us who serve.

Rest easy, Lieutenant.

— Cheshire County EMS

31/05/2025

The Cheshire County Emergency Medical Services wishes to express its sincere appreciation to all attendees who participated in a delightful breakfast and engaging conversations. Today, CCEMS was honored to host a pancake breakfast, with all proceeds generated benefiting the Cheshire County Employee Association. Thank you also to all of the CCEMS employees who contributed to the organization and preparation of the event.

If anyone who was not able to attend and wishes to make a donation to the Cheshire County Employee association, there is a QR code in the comments!

29/05/2025

We have tickets to the ball drop - $5 each or 5 tickets for $20. Let us know how many you want. Need not be present to win although we do hope to see all ya'll there!!!