Worcester EMS Relief Association

06/15/2026

Enter the WEMSRA summertime BBQ raffle and support your local EMS professionals! You have a chance to win a 22” Blackstone On-The-Go griddle, an annual DCR parking pass, gift baskets, and more! Get your tickets for our July 1 drawing at https://s.wemsra.org/raffle2026.

And a huge shoutout and thank you to our friends at Koopman Lumber for sponsoring many of our prizes!

05/24/2026

Our condolences to Boston EMS (Emergency Medical Services) during their time of loss.

05/24/2026

Our deepest sympathies go to the entire Boston Fire Department after the line of duty death of Rescue Co. 2 Firefighter Bobby Kilduff Jr.

FF Kilduff was truly a hero throughout his 24-year career at BFD, helping to ensure all five occupants of the Dorchester home involved in last night’s three-alarm fire safely escaped. A month ago, he saved the life of a fellow firefighter who went into cardiac arrest. And even last week, he saved another life during a technical rescue.

05/23/2026

We’re proud to support the professional paramedics and EMTs at Worcester EMS (Official)! We hope your EMS Week was enjoyable and helped to recognize and invigorate your everyday dedication to patient care.

As EMS Week comes to an end, we want to take a moment to recognize the incredible EMTs and paramedics of Worcester EMS. The photos shared today capture just a small glimpse of the dedication, teamwork, humor, compassion, and professionalism our crews bring with them every single day on the streets of Worcester.

A special thank you to the Worcester EMS Relief Association for the cookout, and to Saint Vincent Hospital for the food truck, the EMS Week support, and the chili cook-off — where WEMS teams proudly took home 1st and 3rd place! We are grateful for everything you guys do for our providers not just during EMS Week, but throughout the entire year.

Most importantly, thank you to the crews who continue to show up day and night to serve the City of Worcester. Whether it’s the middle of the night, during major incidents, or on someone’s worst day, our EMTs and paramedics answer the call with skill, heart, and dedication. We are proud of the work you do.

Paul Shea Photography

05/18/2026

This EMS Week, we recognize and thank the EMTs, paramedics, dispatchers, command staff, educators, mechanics, support folks, and countless others who keep our industry moving and improve patient outcomes every day.

While our organization was founded to support the UMass Memorial EMS department, we are equally proud to recognize the EMS professionals everywhere who dedicate themselves to providing care on our patients’ worst days—care that is often provided under difficult and demanding circumstances.

Thank you for your commitment, professionalism, and compassion. Happy EMS Week! 🚑

05/14/2026

05/12/2026

Thanks for coming down, Paul, and awesome shots!

We’re proud to support the Worcester EMS Memorial Bike Ride team as they ride the National EMS Memorial Bike Ride this week.

On Saturday May 9th Worcester EMS hosted the National EMS Bike Ride for lunch on their ride to DC. Riders got to enjoy a meal prepared by the Worcester EMS Relief Association before heading on to their next stop in Charlton. A presentation was also held honoring the lives of Worcester EMS member Phi...

05/10/2026

Strong work so far!

05/06/2026

Congrats to the three WEMS EMTs who graduated from the Quinsigamond Community College paramedic program this evening!

05/06/2026

The Massachusetts State Police announce the line-of-duty death of Trooper Kevin Trainor, 30, who was senselessly killed this morning by a wrong-way driver.

At the conclusion of his public safety detail shortly before 2 a.m., Trooper Trainor began his commute home. Minutes later, 911 received a call reporting a wrong-way driver traveling South on Route 1 North in Lynnfield. Several dedicated Troopers converged on the area and located the vehicle traveling the wrong way at 2:03 a.m. One minute later, at 2:04 a.m., the vehicle collided with Trooper Trainor’s cruiser.

While nothing will ever repair the pain we feel today, we make a solemn promise to never forget Trooper Trainor and his service to the Commonwealth. Kevin served as a Corrections Officer in Essex County before joining the State Police as a member of the 88th Recruit Training Troop. In his decorated career, he mentored new Troopers as a Field Training Officer or “Trooper Coach,” earned a place on the prestigious Troop Community Action Team, set the standard for professionalism, and patrolled our roads with a singular focus: keeping the people of this Commonwealth safe.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Trooper Trainor’s classmates have shared stories of his genuine care and concern for others. As one person put it, “he was the guy you wanted as your backup.”

Colonel Noble said in his remarks this afternoon, “Make no mistake: Trooper Trainor saved lives this morning. His courage – his commitment to serve the citizens of the Commonwealth and put his life on the line – prevented an even greater tragedy. He will be remembered as a hero.”

We deeply appreciate the outpouring of support from our Governor, the Secretary of Public Safety, and friends in Massachusetts and across the country. We will remember and honor this extraordinary man, son, fiancée, and friend who gave his life for others.