John Collins

I have been a on the State Advisory Board since 2016 as a active member making changes to Children's Pre Hospital Care in Illinois for hospitals and Emergency Medical Systems. In April of 2024 I was voted to Vice-Chairpersons position on the State Advisory Board. Helping the Chairperson oversee meetings and other business.

IEMTA was a group of Emergency Services Professionals of all walks of life. We would help inform state legislators on issues at the state level for EMS. The group also held a 3-day Conference usually in March at a hotel in Springfield, Il and bring EMS professionals to speak to the attendees in roll-out format for everyone. The organization then became IEMSA doing the same as before.

As the Illinois Sales Manager for Braun Ambulance Corporation for North Central Emergency Vehicles I was responsible for presenting our ambulances to potential customers. I also serviced current Fire Departments & Private entities that used Braun Ambulance making sure lasting relationships and coordinating repairs for the vehicles. I would attend Conferences to showcase Braun Ambulances.

Respond to 9-1-1 requests for medical assistance of all types. I was a paramedic from 2003 till March 2007 then I was promoted to Paramedic-In-Charge. Paramedic-In-Charge is equivalent to Lieutenant in fire service.

Help with lectures and practical teaching and testing

Duties included roving patrols of the concert venues and convention center located in Rosemont. Also armed security details for high profile convention shows

Assigned firefighting and EMS duties as delegated by shift commander.

Provided life support services during medical emergencies on scene and en route to the hospital.Collected pertinent information from the patient, family and friends, medical records and prescriptions.

Firefighting responsibilities and first responder responsibilities

Provided life support services during medical emergencies on scene and en route to the hospital.

Firefighting responsibilities and maintenance

Maintained a state of readiness and alertness for all assignments.Collected pertinent information from the patient, family and friends, medical records and prescriptions.Provided life support services during medical emergencies on scene and en route to the hospital.