Kris Kaull's Page

I Live: (City, State)

Bozeman, Montana

Years in Fire/EMS:

15

Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:

In 1992, I was driving by Station #5 in my hometown of Billings, Montana. That's when I realized it -- the 'awe' of the fire engine ended with elementary school. But, it had not for me. That was the beginning of my career in public safety. A true passion. Something I can't describe.

Relationship Status:

Married

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

American Medical Response (1994-Present)

Department Type:

Private EMS

Rank/Role There:

Fire Chief / Chief of Department, Training Officer, Safety Officer, EMS Chief / Division Head, EMT - Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years With This Department/Agency

15+

Second Department (if appl.)

Central Valley Fire Department (1995-2003)

2nd Department Type:

Combination Fire Rescue Department

Rank/Role at Second Department:

Captain, Firefighter / Paramedic (or Other ALS)

Years With Second Department/Agency

8

Web Site:

http://centralvalleyfire.com

My Training:

Firefighter – Captain
Central Valley FD fire & EMS training committee member
National Registry Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic
EMT-Basic Instructor – Montana State University Extended Studies
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Basic Life Support Instructor (CPR/BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP)
National EMS Educator’s Association member
OSHA/Safety Coordinator and Trainer for Dynojet Research, Inc.
Experience in public safety communications technology in Montana
Understanding of Federal, State, and Local protocols within the EMS System
Well versed with current radio system and basic CAD theories and principles

About Me:

Professionally, I oversee the Praetorian Group’s online EMS initiatives, including EMS1 and its sub-sites, including ParamedicTV, Paramedic.com and EMSGrantsHelp.com. I supervises all aspects of daily site operations, with an additional focus on company-wide online growth initiatives and internet collaborative functionality.

During the course of 15 years in both rural and urban fire and EMS settings, I have worked as a street paramedic, field training officer, and Operations Manager. I enhanced technology communications between field EMS providers and Emergency Departments, have provided expert content review of EMS/fire training materials, and have designed and maintained distance learning and delivery programs for EMS services. l frequently lectures on EMS issues; specifically in the realm of technology, distance education and electronic communications.

Day Job:

Online Director - EMS1 Network

Side Jobs or Other Organizations:

Paramedic, AMR-Bozeman
http://www.EMS1.com
http://www.ParamedicTV.com
http://www.Paramedic.com
http://www.EMSGrantsHelp.com

Top Issues Facing Responders:

Ongoing Education
Professionalism in EMS
Career path in private EMS

I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:

Lights & Sirens coupled with holding the hand if the sick and injured -- A perfect marriage