SCHAFFER, Jeffrey L.
Paramedic Jeffrey L. Schaffer was a Maryland EMS clinician serving on the front lines when COVID-19 arrived to Maryland in the Spring of 2020. He contracted the virus while on duty working in his career paramedic position for the Taneytown Volunteer Fire Company and was subsequently admitted to the hospital. Tragically, on August 10, 2020, Paramedic Schaffer died from occupational disease /COVID -19 at WellSpan York Hospital. Jeff Schaffer was a hard-working & motivated individual who had a passion for helping others and was dedicated to Emergency Medical Services. He was well known and respected throughout Maryland's EMS Community & was awarded Paramedic of the Year in 1999 by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems. He served as Chairman of the Carrol County Medical Advisory Board for over 25 years and was an active Life Member of the Pleasant Valley Volunteer Fire Company. Jeff will always be remembered as a loving father and husband, true hero, mentor, colleague, and friend to many. Paramedic Jeffrey L. Schaffer was 67 years old and had served for nearly 50 years.
Listing Details
House
Taneytown Volunteer Fire Company
Age
67
Years of Service
50
County
CARROLL
