Captain William “Bill” Ackley serves as a Captain with Stamford EMS and Deputy Emergency Management Director for Stamford, Connecticut. His long career spans multiple EMS roles, including EMT, paramedic, supervisor, and educator positions in both volunteer and career agencies across urban and suburban settings.

Much of Bill’s focus revolves around collaborative planning and training. This includes ASHE/Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) education nationally, internationally, and at the collegiate levels. EMS planning and integrated preparedness for EMS, police, fire, 911, and public works.

A Connecticut native, Ackley resides in Fairfield with his family. His son serves in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. Outside of his professional duties, he pursues interests in travel and petroliana (collecting gas station and petroleum industry memorabilia).