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Dr. Jeffrey Lindsey is an Assistant Professor in Emergency Health Services at George Washington University. He retired from the fire service as the Fire Chief for Estero Fire Rescue. Additionally, he serves as the education coordinator for 24-7 EMS and author for Brady Publishing. He is an experienced leader, educator, lecturer, author, and consultant in emergency services. Dr. Lindsey earned his doctorate and master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from USF.He holds a bachelor’s degree in Fire and Safety Engineering from the University of Cincinnati, and an associate in paramedicine from Harrisburg Area Community College. Dr. Lindsey has more than 29 years of diverse experience in the emergency services industry.

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Jeffrey O. Stull is President of International Personnel Protection, Inc., which provides expertise on the design, evaluation, selection and use of personnel protective clothing, equipment and related products to end users and manufacturers. He is considered one of the leading experts in the field of personal protective equipment.

EMS1.com contributing author Dr. Jennifer Milus, DC, is focused on empowering paramedics, EMTs and other first responders prepare for the CPAT. EMS personnel are not only athletes; they are athletes who need to be able to perform at peak levels whenever duty calls.