Robert Cannon
Mather,PA
Summary
I am a qualified and dependable Paramedic with a rich history in EMS Leadership. I am willing to take on more opportunity to continue to push the EMS field in a positive direction and hope to continue to be an accomplished leader well into the future of our industry.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic
EMS Southwest, Inc.
08.2009 - Current
- I started my career in August of 2009, hired as a full time EMT-Basic.
- I obtained Paramedic certification in August 2013 and continued working full time with then company in my new role.
- I was promoted to Paramedic Supervisor in January 2014. I left EMS Southwest for a full time opportunity with Ambulance and Chair Service.
- I returned to full time status in May 2024 and currently am working as a duty Paramedic, along with various administrative duties.
Paramedic, Supervisor, Chief of EMS Operations
Ambulance And Chair EMS, Inc.
08.2015 - 05.2024
- I was hired in August of 2015 as a Paramedic.
- In March of 2016, I was promoted to Operations Supervisor, remaining in that role until my departure as a full time employee in 2017.
- I remained with the company from 2017-2020 as a casual Paramedic.
- I returned to the company full time in April 2020 as the Chief of EMS Operations until my resignation from the position in November 2022.
- I worked as a staff Paramedic until May 2024 when I left the company for an opportunity close to home.
Paramedic
Brownsville Ambulance Service, Inc.
10.2023 - Current
- I joined the team at Brownsville Ambulance Service as a casual Paramedic.
Advanced Response Specialist
UPMC Prehospital Care
07.2016 - 10.2023
- I was hired in May 2016 as an Advanced Response Specialist in a casual role.
- I was recruited to a full time position in July 2018 to help lead the UPMC Paramedic Response Team. I remained in this full time role until April 2020 when I dropped to casual status.
- I left the UPMC Prehospital Care Team in October 2023.
Paramedic
Canonsburg Ambulance Service
06.2017 - 07.2018
- I worked full time with AHN Canonsburg Ambulance Service for 1 year as a Paramedic before leaving for a leadership role at another agency.
Education
Paramedic Education -
Penn State University
Lemont Furnace, PAEMT-Basic Certification -
Butler County Community College
Butler, PAHigh School Diploma -
Calvary Chapel Christian School
Fredericktown, PASkills
- EMS Leadership
- EMS Educator
- Community Relations
- Business Development
- Operations Management
- Quality Assurance
- Policy Development
Additional Information
- Co-chair, EMS Division, Southwestern Pennsylvania Healthcare Coalition
- Tactical medic team leader, Washington Regional SWAT
- Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator, Ambulance and Chair EMS, Inc.
Timeline
Paramedic
Brownsville Ambulance Service, Inc.
10.2023 - Current
Paramedic
Canonsburg Ambulance Service
06.2017 - 07.2018
Advanced Response Specialist
UPMC Prehospital Care
07.2016 - 10.2023
Paramedic, Supervisor, Chief of EMS Operations
Ambulance And Chair EMS, Inc.
08.2015 - 05.2024
Paramedic
EMS Southwest, Inc.
08.2009 - Current
Paramedic Education -
Penn State University
EMT-Basic Certification -
Butler County Community College
High School Diploma -
Calvary Chapel Christian School
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