Wes Porter, BS, EMT
EMS Academy Instructor
Contact
[email protected] | email
(205) 613 – 3723 | direct
(844) 277 – 2527 | main
Bio
Wes comes to us with a diversified background of service coupled with a passion for serving others. Ever since his youth when he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, Wes has demonstrated his commitment to serving others. While in college, Wes played Division 1 soccer. As a Captain in the United States Army, Wes was assigned to the 20th Special Forces Group as a Senior Communications Officer. He spent several tours overseas in combat deployments.Â
Wes continues that service in his role as one of our EMS Academy Instructors. Outside of his work with GoRescue, Wes is a Firefighter/Paramedic with Vestavia Hills Fire Department.
Wes and his wife reside in Vestavia along with their three children. They are active members of the Church at Brook Hills.
Education
- Bachelor of Science – Mathematics – Birmingham Southern College
- Certificate – Basic Life Support – AHA, ARC, ASHI
- Certificate – Advanced Life Support – AHA, ARC, ASHI
- Certificate – Pediatric Advanced Life Support – AHA, ARC, ASHI