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James Hooley
Chief of Department

With 33 years of experience at Boston EMS, Jim has served as an EMT, a Paramedic, a Shift Commander and as the Superintendent of Field Operations. Prior to assuming the duties of Chief of Department, he served as the Superintendent in Chief from 2004 through the fall of 2009. As the Superintendent in Chief, he participated in the development of major departmental policies as well as the planning and operations of EMS at many of Boston's major events and multiagency drills. Jim has completed the Program for Senior Executives in State and Local Government at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government. A lifelong resident of Boston, Jim is proud to lead a team of dedicated EMS professionals who tirelessly serve the people of Boston each and every day.

Brendan Kearney
Superintendent in Chief 

Brendan began working for Boston EMS as an EMT in 1984. He steadily advanced his career by serving as a Paramedic and a Deputy Superintendent before being promoted in 2004 to Superintendent of Field Support. In June 2010, Brendan was named Superintendent in Chief, the department's second in command. In this role, Brendan oversees the combined responsibilities and resources of all Boston EMS Divisions and has the authority to serve as acting Chief of Department in the Chief's absence. Brendan is the recipient of several department awards, and has served on a number of local, regional, and statewide committees focusing on a variety of EMS related issues including: policy development, treatment protocols, emergency medical dispatch, communications and interoperability, disaster preparedness, and EMS service zone planning. Brendan holds a Bachelor’s Degree and a Certificate in Health Care Management from Stonehill College, as well as a Masters in Public Administration from Bridgewater State College.

Thomas Maciejko
Superintendent of Field Operations

Tom joined Boston EMS as an EMT in 1978. He quickly rose through the ranks and became a Paramedic in 1982. With more than 20 years of field experience, Tom was promoted to Deputy Superintendent in 2001, overseeing the Research, Training, and Quality Improvement (RTQI) team. In 2006, he was promoted to his current position, Superintendent of Field Operations. In this role, Tom oversees the EMTs and Paramedics who respond to the City’s 9-1-1 medical emergencies. Tom has twice received the Paramedic of the Year Award, known as the Pozen Award, and is also the recipient of the Bureau Chief’s Medal. A Boston native, Tom attended Boston Latin School and Northeastern University.

Dianne Cavaleri
Superintendent of Special Operations

Dianne has served Boston EMS for over 36 years. She is currently the Superintendent of Special Operations and oversees the Department’s preparation and response to major emergencies including planned special events and unplanned natural and man-made disasters. Prior to her appointment as Superintendent, Dianne worked in the field as an EMT and Paramedic for 28 years. She also served as the President of the EMS Division of the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association for over 15 years, representing the interests of her fellow EMTs and Paramedics. Furthermore, Dianne sat on the Board of the Boston Public Health Commission for ten years and has been the recipient of several honors and awards. She is a product of the Boston Public School system and received her Paramedic training at Northeastern University.

Timothy Holland
Superintendent of Professional Development and Community Initiatives

Tim has been with Boston EMS for 35 years and is the highest ranking African-American in the Department. He was promoted to Superintendent in the fall of 2010 and alongside the Medical Director is responsible for overseeing the Department's Training Division, the DelValle Institute for Emergency Preparedness as well as Boston EMS's public education and recruitment efforts. Prior to his role as Superintendent, Tim worked as a Shift Commander on the day shift;managing day to day operations on the street. He also acted as the EMS Incident Commander in several mass casualty incidents and served as a Boston EMS Paramedic for many years. Tim is a strong public safety and public health advocate and has motivated many young minorities to train to become EMTs.