Dave began his career in EMS in 1992, as a volunteer firefighter/EMT in upstate New York. He quickly developed a love for rural
EMS and soon became Lieutenant of the EMS company, upgraded to EMT-Intermediate, and began a full time career in EMS. In addition, he became a Lab Instructor for the Putnam County Bureau of Fire and EMS. In 1997 Dave attended the Paramedic Program at the State University of New York – Westchester. Shortly after graduation he moved to New Mexico so his wife could attend the International Institute of Chinese Medicine. Dave began at Albuquerque Ambulance Service in 1999. He was promoted to Field Operations Supervisor in 2002 and developed a love for teaching. By the end of 2005 it was time for a change from urban EMS. Dave began his full time teaching career at the EMS Academy in December of 2005. Dave, his wife Susan and  their 5 year old daughter Maya have decided to stay in the beautiful state of New Mexico. Dave is a Falconer and loves birds and all of nature. He enjoys hiking, listening to great music and is learning to play the bass. He looks forward to becoming a great teacher and being a part of the future of EMS.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dave Turner

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