Peter L. Brodie, AEMT, Chief (939)

As Chief, Brodie has brought the Corps medical operation and leadership team to new levels, since beginning his service in 2014, by expanding the level of care provided, participating in county-wide training exercises, revamping the mutual aid plan, updating the advanced life support intercept plan and compiling and presenting data to the Corps on the performance of the medical operation. Brodie has established and fortified a strong relationship with the Duanesburg Junior Senior High School Life in the ER class where he has partnered with other Duanesburg Ambulance members to teach classes. Managing the medical operation is not just a task for Brodie, it is a passion built on the foundation of engagement with first response partners, increased presence in the community and cultivation of relationships with the school, the town government and businesses within the town.

This year brings new excitement and energy to the Corps as the medical leadership team and the Corps continue their hard work in improving the quality of care, strengthening the schedule through a renewed partnership with the Town of Duanesburg and continues to represent as a solid basic life support agency focused on new opportunities.

Chief Brodie has been recognized in the County and the Hudson-Mohawk region with the Harriet C. Beecher EMS Leadership Award for leading the Corps remaining in service after the tornado struck the building and damaged the ambulances on Thursday, 22 May 2014. The relationships Brodie helped foster at the County, Region, State and with local municipal leaders and fire departments helped keep the Corps responding to calls without missing a beat.

As Chief, Brodie is responsible for managing the executive leadership for the medical operation and is excited that the Corps responded professionally and compassionately through COVID-19, updated the fleet, and has continued a 24/7 scheduled operations consisting of employees and volunteers.

Oliver Chaires, EMT, Fleet Manager (936)

Experienced in safety and driving matters, Oliver brings a great deal of wisdom, patience and capability to his role managing the fleet of vehicles for the Corps. Oliver serves as an operational officer at Rotterdam Fire District #2 and works full time in facility safety for a pharmaceutical company.  

Chaires has streamlined vehicle maintenance through relationship development with service providers, implemented telematics to monitor and improve driving habits, enhance the driver training structure and address any fleet management issues.

Christine Zapotocki, RN, Health & Safety Manager

As the Health and Safety Manager, Christine manages the immunization and testing programs annually and manages employee and volunteer injuries and illnesses related to their participation and response within the Corps.  Christine brings years of experience working in rehabilitation medicine and long term care to assisting volunteers and employees to prepare them for the best capabilities possible.

Michael Waldrop, MD, Medical Director (934)

An EMS Fellowship credentialed emergency department attending physician at three regional hospitals, Dr. Waldrop has been a very valuable asset to the medical leadership team as he participates in quality assurance, quality improvement, emergency response, hospital liaison, and provides support to medical leadership on strategic and tactical planning.  

Always willing to be a team collaborator, Waldrop serves as the medical director for nearly the entire town’s emergency medical response agencies and provides guidance and support to the entire system when assessments are completed and potential changes considered and implemented.