Paul is an experienced paramedic with over two decade’s service in Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Since beginning his career, Paul has gained extensive experience in both urban and rural environments. His journey in EMS started in Los Angeles and Orange County, California, with additional time spent in Las Vegas. However, the majority of his career has been focused in the Pacific Northwest, primarily in Washington and Oregon.

Throughout his career, Paul has trained and served in diverse areas of pre-hospital care, including roles as a SWAT Medic, Flight Paramedic, Critical Care Paramedic, Community Paramedic, and in Technical Rescue plus Dive Rescue. In addition, he is both a structural and wildland firefighter. His academic background is equally diverse both as a student as an Instructor. 

Paul has a passion for education and has dedicated a significant portion of his career to teaching. He has served as a Field Training Officer, Training Officer for career fire departments, and as an instructor for EMTs, paramedics, and various certification programs including BLS, ACLS, PHTLS, and PALS. His teaching experience extends to higher education, having worked as an adjunct instructor at multiple Universities in multiple HealthCare Professional Programs.

In addition to his core EMS work, Paul has explored unique roles, including working as a movie set medic, assisting with autopsies at a coroner’s office, and helping develop national curricula for NREMT.

Personally, Paul enjoys life with his five daughters, a lovable puppy named Squishy, and a mischievous cat named Pumpkin. In his free time, he builds and rides motorcycles, tackles home improvement projects, and embraces his “Leader” and “Free Spirit” personality types.

Paul has been with the Health District for three years, where he has developed a deep appreciation for rural medicine. He finds great fulfillment in the personal connections he makes with patients, taking the time not just to assess but to provide meaningful care that positively impacts lives.