Joe started his EMS career in Contra Costa County in 1993 as an EMT and became a Paramedic in 2000. Joe went on to serve as a Paramedic Firefighter in 2004 for Elk Grove/Cosumnes Fire where he retired from in 2022. Joe has been a Field training officer since 1995 and a Paramedic Preceptor since 2002. Joe has been an instructor and mentor for Sac State since 2021. Joe is passionate about teaching and mentoring future generations of EMS providers.