ALS Upstaffing for First Snow event of the Year
 
By CALS PIO
January 26, 2026
 

On Friday night, several members of CALS began preparations for the season’s first significant snow event. Volunteer paramedics enhanced emergency response by staffing between three and seven additional advanced life support units across the county during the storm.

With support from both career and CALS personnel, Calvert County residents were well protected throughout the winter storm. In response to severe weather conditions, CALS units were strategically deployed to reduce response times for serious incidents requiring advanced medical care.

The following medics contributed to storm coverage:

Assistant Chief J. Meurrens
Deputy Chief A. LaVigne
Captain T. Farr
Lieutenant T. Wahab
Paramedic N. Poling
Paramedic E. March
Paramedic R. Schapiro
Paramedic R. Middleton
Paramedic C. Winchell
Paramedic N. Wardle-Johnson
Paramedic C. Cobb
 
Units: M101, M102, M103, M104, M105, Car10, Utility10, Utility10A, Command10
 
Crews were busy at the station all weekend keeping the snow at bay. Family & friends dropped by to support our dedicated volunteers.
Crews were busy at the station all weekend keeping the snow at bay. Family & friends dropped by to support our dedicated volunteers.
M103 on a medical response in the middle of the snow storm.
M103 on a medical response in the middle of the snow storm.
 
Utility10A & M103 out providing care during the years first snow event.
Utility10A & M103 out providing care during the years first snow event.
Units prepped and ready at the "Office" in Prince Frederick during the weather event.
Units prepped and ready at the "Office" in Prince Frederick during the weather event.