Our Team

  • Joe Carroll, Chief of Operations

    Starting in 2002, Joe was one of the original paramedics for Kennebunkport. In 2002 and became chief in 2017. He is a full-time lieutenant paramedic for the Saco Fire Department. Joe is a graduate of Northeastern University and Anna Maria college. Originally from Limerick, he currently lives in Saco with his four kids. When he is not working, Joe enjoys the Maine outdoors.

    kemsemschief@gmail.com

  • Dave Hamel, Assistant Chief of Operations

    Dave has been part of the KEMS team since 2008 when he started as a part time paramedic. He has served as the EMS coordinator for five years. He is a Captain for the Saco Fire Department. Dave studied Paramedicine at SMCC and resides in Sanford with his wife and four kids. Dave enjoys spending time outdoors when not at work.

    kemsemscoordinator@gmail.com

  • Tyler Vesey, ALS Captain/Training Coordinator

    Tyler has been with KEMS since 2022 and is currently a full-time Firefighter/Paramedic for the Saco Fire Department. Tyler earned a bachelor’s degree in medical biology from the University of New England in 2023 and completed United Training Center’s Paramedic program shortly after. Originally from Massachusetts, Tyler currently resides in Portland. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with friends and family, and playing golf.

    kemsemscaptain@gmail.com

  • Dean Auriemma, BLS Lieutenant/Public Relations and Community Education

    Dean is serving his ninth year with KEMS and works for Kennebunk Fire Rescue as a FF/EMT. He received his basic EMTB credential from UNE. Dean teaches first aid, CPR, and does other related education consulting. Originally from Chicago, Dean lives in Kennebunk with his wife where he raised his four children and now enjoys spending time with his grandchild. Outside of KEMS and Kennebunk Fire Rescue, he is a Ski Patroller on Pleasant Mountain.

    kemsemspr@gmail.com

Explore our Headquarters

KEMS HQ is located on the top floor of the Cape Porpoise Station. Our ambulance sits in the garage below, always ready to respond to a call.