The short history of EMS has been driven by the wisdom, foresight, and innovation of countless individuals. As the field ages into its second half-century and its origins fade to the past, it’s worth commemorating the greatest pioneers of prehospital emergency medical services. This series honors these trailblazers.
Drew Dawson
State, national EMS leader
Born in Boulder, Mont., Drew Dawson rose from a volunteer EMT to director of the Boulder Volunteer Ambulance Service and ultimately Montana state EMS training coordinator and then director, a position he held for more than 20 years.
In 2003 he moved into a national role at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), leading its Office of EMS and overseeing the development and implementation of its programs and activities. There he helped establish both the National EMS Advisory Council (NEMSAC), a stakeholder group to advise federal policy, and the Federal Interagency Committee on Emergency Services (FICEMS)
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