Jeff Forbes
Captain @Detroit Fire Department
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WORK HISTORY
Captain @Detroit Fire Department
EMS Training Captain – Detroit Fire DepartmentLed design and execution of Detroit’s first in-house Paramedic program.Oversees training operations for over 1200 personnel across multiple disciplines.Developed clinical pathways that improved patient care consistency and EMS education standards.Led the HeartSafe initiative for the City of Detroit.EMS Program Director Managed all aspects of EMS education, curriculum development, and accreditation standards.Built and mentored a team of instructors delivering EMT and Paramedic education.Collaborate with citywide EMS leaders to align education with evolving system needs.
EDUCATION
Western Michigan University
Aviation maintenance technology
Oakland Community College
Associate of Science (AS) in EMS, Fire Science/Fire-fighting & EMS/Paramedic IC
ABOUT JEFF FORBES
I bring 18 plus years of Fire and EMS leadership and prehospital clinical experience to roles that demand trust, execution, and operational discipline. As an EMS Training Captain and EMS Program Director, I led large scale training initiatives, built sustainable workforce development systems, and helped implement a department led paramedic training pathway.I thrive where relationships and results intersect, helping teams operationalize programs, improve consistency, and strengthen performance. I’m known for calm problem solving, high accountability, and being a reliable partner when execution matters most.Strengths include account management, territory execution, customer training, stakeholder communication, and operational follow through.
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