Gary Ludwig, MS, EMT-P, is a well-known author, lecturer and consultant who has successfully managed two large award-winning metropolitan fire-based EMS systems. He has 37 years of fire, rescue and EMS experience and has been a paramedic for over 35 years. He's also past chair of the EMS section for the International Association of Fire Chiefs and has a master's degree in management and business. He can be reached at www.garyludwig.com .
