Joshua Hemmelman

About Joshua Hemmelman

FROM THE FRONT LINES TO THE EXECUTIVE SUITEStrategic EMS Executive and diversely-skilled Paramedic with over 15 years of leadership experience spanning municipal administration, flight operations, and federal disaster response. I specialize in driving operational excellence through data-driven infrastructure planning, technological integration, and the design of comprehensive clinical education ecosystems.As Assistant Chief of Administration, I lead the integration of clinical education, data analysis, and regulatory affairs to drive departmental excellence. A transformational leader and cross-functional collaborator, I am dedicated to optimizing public safety workflows, ensuring system-wide clinical competency, and mentoring the next generation of emergency medical professionals.AREAS OF EXPERTISE- Transformational Leadership & Humanistic Management - Strategic Planning & Cross-Functional Collaboration - Evidence-Based & Data-Driven Enhancements - Public Safety Infrastructure & Impact Assessment - Workforce Development & Leadership MentoringKEY ACHIEVEMENTS- Orchestrated the enterprise-wide transition of ePCR platforms to mobile hardware for field personnel- Developed comprehensive EMS Availability Assessments for large-scale urban developments to ensure infrastructure scalability- Recognized as South Carolina EMS Educator of the Year for sustained contributions to clinical training and excellence.I am passionate about leveraging data and technology to optimize public safety workflows and mentoring the next generation of EMS leaders.BEYOND THE UNIFORMOutside the office, I am a Florida-based outdoor enthusiast and avid cook who values the community and connections that make life outside of work just as rewarding.

Experience

1. Assistant Chief of Ems Administration

   Manatee County Government, Work That Matters

   Nov 2024 — Present · Bradenton, FL, US

   I maintain administrative oversight and facilitation of the EMS division sections for clinical education, professional development, clinical affairs, professional standards, recruitment, and support services.

Education

• Columbia Southern University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, EMS Administration

  2020 — 2023

• Fitch and Associates

  Certificate, Ambulance Service Manager

  2020 — 2020

• Metropolitan Community College

  Certificate, Paramedic

  2009 — 2010

• University of Maryland Baltimore County

  Certificate, Critical Care Paramedic

  2014 — 2014

Skills

• Ics 800
• Ics 400
• Pals Instruction
• Acls Instruction
• Ics 200
• Nrp
• Ics 300
• Ics 100
• Atls
• Bls Instruction
• Ics 700
• Itls Instruction
• Ics Hazmat Awareness