William L. Sykes III
Harrells,North Carolina
Summary
With over 12 years of experience as a paramedic and 2 years serving as a shift lieutenant and fill-in supervisor, I bring a strong operational and leadership background to the role of EMS Support Chief. My 7 years as an EMS educator, including 4 years in a full-time capacity as Lead Instructor of EMS Programs at Sampson Community College, have provided extensive experience in developing and delivering training, ensuring regulatory compliance, and overseeing clinical quality assurance. I have coordinated logistics and resource deployment in both day-to-day operations and large-scale incidents, as well as contributed to the growth of Community Paramedicine initiatives. My combination of field experience, administrative oversight, and training program management aligns directly with the strategic oversight required for logistics, compliance, training, and special operations while upholding the core values of resilience, excellence, accountability, customer service, and honesty.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Instructor of EMS Programs
Sampson Community College
11.2021 - Current
- The purpose of the Lead Instructor of EMS Programs is to provide strategic leadership and oversight to ensure the delivery of high-quality EMS education that meets local, state, and national standards. This role is responsible for supervising instructors across all EMS courses, maintaining and improving student pass/fail and retention/attrition rates, and ensuring the program’s compliance with accreditation requirements. The lead instructor manages equipment procurement and inventory, aligns program needs with the yearly budget, and oversees the training and onboarding of new faculty to maintain instructional excellence. Additionally, this position evaluates and selects curricula based on best practices and evidence-based medicine to ensure students receive the most current and effective education. Serving on committees and professional associations, the lead instructor also advocates for advances in the EMS industry, ensuring the program remains a leader in prehospital medical education.
Part Time Paramedic
Duplin County EMS
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Part-time paramedic that provided high-quality prehospital emergency medical care and transportation to patients in need while supporting the operational needs of the EMS system on a flexible, as-needed basis. This role is responsible for responding to emergency and non-emergency calls, performing advanced life support interventions, and ensuring patient safety and continuity of care from the field to the receiving facility. Supplement full-time staff during peak call volumes, special events, or staffing shortages, ensuring consistent delivery of emergency services to the community while maintaining the same standards of professionalism, clinical competency, and patient advocacy as full-time personnel.
Full Time Paramedic
Sampson County EMS
06.2019 - 10.2021
- Full-time paramedic and preceptor that provided advanced prehospital emergency medical care and transportation while ensuring the highest level of patient safety and clinical excellence. In addition to performing advanced life support interventions and responding to emergency and non-emergency calls, this role serves as a mentor and educator for new paramedics and EMTs. The full-time paramedic and preceptor is responsible for guiding students and newly certified providers through real-world application of protocols, fostering critical thinking, and ensuring competency in patient care. This dual role supports the operational readiness of the EMS system while developing the next generation of providers through hands-on training, evaluation, and reinforcement of evidence-based practices and professional standards.
Full Time Paramedic
Duplin County EMS
11.2017 - 05.2019
- Full-time paramedic and preceptor that provided advanced prehospital emergency medical care and transportation while ensuring the highest level of patient safety and clinical excellence. In addition to performing advanced life support interventions and responding to emergency and non-emergency calls, this role serves as a mentor and educator for new paramedics and EMTs. The full-time paramedic and preceptor is responsible for guiding students and newly certified providers through real-world application of protocols, fostering critical thinking, and ensuring competency in patient care. This dual role supports the operational readiness of the EMS system while developing the next generation of providers through hands-on training, evaluation, and reinforcement of evidence-based practices and professional standards.
Full Time Paramedic
Pender EMS & Fire
06.2016 - 10.2017
- The purpose of a paramedic is to deliver advanced prehospital emergency medical care and safe patient transport while maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence and professionalism. A paramedic is responsible for responding to both emergency and non-emergency calls, performing rapid patient assessments, formulating treatment plans, and implementing advanced life support interventions such as medication administration, airway management, and cardiac monitoring. This role ensures safe and continuous patient care during transport while communicating effectively with dispatch, first responders, and receiving medical staff to maintain continuity of care. Paramedics are also responsible for accurate documentation in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, maintaining the readiness of vehicles and equipment, and upholding professional standards, patient advocacy, and adherence to evidence-based protocols and EMS system policies.
Paramedic/Firefighter/Shift Lieutenant
Bladen County EMS
06.2014 - 06.2016
- The purpose of a paramedic/firefighter/shift lieutenant is to provide advanced prehospital emergency medical care, fire suppression, rescue operations, and leadership to ensure the safety and well-being of the community. This role combines the responsibilities of delivering advanced life support in medical emergencies with the duties of fire response and incident command. A paramedic/firefighter/shift lieutenant responds to medical and fire-related calls, performs rapid patient assessment and treatment, executes fire suppression and rescue operations, and ensures the safety of personnel on scene. In a leadership capacity, this position supervises and coordinates crews during daily operations and emergency incidents, manages resource deployment, and ensures adherence to protocols and safety standards. The role also includes maintaining accurate documentation, ensuring the readiness of all apparatus and equipment, and fostering professional development among team members while upholding the highest standards of patient care, public safety, and operational efficiency.
Paramedic
Bladen County EMS
05.2013 - 06.2014
- The purpose of a paramedic is to deliver advanced prehospital emergency medical care and safe patient transport while maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence and professionalism. A paramedic is responsible for responding to both emergency and non-emergency calls, performing rapid patient assessments, formulating treatment plans, and implementing advanced life support interventions such as medication administration, airway management, and cardiac monitoring. This role ensures safe and continuous patient care during transport while communicating effectively with dispatch, first responders, and receiving medical staff to maintain continuity of care. Paramedics are also responsible for accurate documentation in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, maintaining the readiness of vehicles and equipment, and upholding professional standards, patient advocacy, and adherence to evidence-based protocols and EMS system policies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Medical Care
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC12.2025
Associates of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Care
Sampson Community College
Clinton, NC05.2022
Paramedic Certificate -
Bladen Community College
Dublin, North Carolina03.2013
High School Diploma - undefined
E.J Akers Christian Academy
Ivanhoe, NC06.2010
Skills
- Report management
- Performance monitoring
- Collaborative approach
- Cross-cultural communication
- Documentation requirements
- Recordkeeping requirements
- Program management
- Community outreach
- Assessment creation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
Affiliations
- North Carolina Association of Administrators & Educators
- North Carolina Association of Rescue and EMS
- National Society of Leadership and Success
Certification
- NCDL 34607419 exp. 01/25/2027
- NC Paramedic P078705 exp. 03/31/2029
- NC Level I Instructor - Paramedic 9291 exp. 04/30/2028
- AMLS- Advanced Medical Life Support exp. 07/2025
- EVOS — Emergency Vehicle Operations & Safety 07/25
- PTEP —Psychological Trauma in EMS Patients- Instructor 02/2026
- EPC —Emergency Pediatric Care - Instructor exp. 01/2026
- TECC —Tactical Emergency Casualty Care exp. 03/2026
- PHTLS —Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support- Instructor 07/2025
- PEPL — Principles of Ethics and Personal Leadership exp. 07/2026
- CIT —Crisis Intervention Team
- AHA BLS Instructor - exp. 10/2026
- AHA ACLS Instructor – exp 06/2026
- AHA PALS Provider - exp. 06/2026
- IS-42.a—Social Media in Emergency Management
- IS-100.c—Introduction to Incident Command
- IS-240.c—Leadership and Influence
- IS-241.c—Decision Making and Problem Solving
- IS-242.c—Effective Communication
- IS-700.b —An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
- IS-800.d —National Response Framework, An Introduction
Timeline
Part Time Paramedic
Duplin County EMS
05.2023 - 06.2024
Lead Instructor of EMS Programs
Sampson Community College
11.2021 - Current
Full Time Paramedic
Sampson County EMS
06.2019 - 10.2021
Full Time Paramedic
Duplin County EMS
11.2017 - 05.2019
Full Time Paramedic
Pender EMS & Fire
06.2016 - 10.2017
Paramedic/Firefighter/Shift Lieutenant
Bladen County EMS
06.2014 - 06.2016
Paramedic
Bladen County EMS
05.2013 - 06.2014
Associates of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Care
Sampson Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
E.J Akers Christian Academy
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Medical Care
Western Carolina University
Paramedic Certificate -
Bladen Community College
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