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Rescue / CPR
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Justin Sempsrott MD started as an ocean lifeguard in 1996 before working EMS, then becoming an Emergency Medicine Physician. He is a cofounder of Lifeguards Without Borders and the International Drowning Researchers’ Alliance. He currently serves as medical director for StarGuard Elite and the International Surf Lifesaving Association.
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Rob Williams is the retired Chief Lifeguard for the Newport Beach Fire Department, Marine Operations Division. He worked at the City for 33 years in all facets of ocean lifeguarding, including the last seven as the Chief. During his tenure in Newport Beach, he was involved in training of both new and returning employees, developing and delivering curriculum to meet local, state and federal standards. Rob sat on the executive board as both Vice President and Treasurer for the United States Lifesaving Association for over 12 years. He organized and was the first president of the California Marine Safety Chiefs Association, which includes the lifeguard leadership of open water agencies throughout California. In retirement, Rob serves on the California Governor’s Medal of Valor committee through the Department of Justice, along with assisting in various organizations involving water safety and drowning prevention.
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Rescue / CPR Working Group Participants
Justin Sempsrott – Co-chair
Executive Director, Lifeguards Without Borders; Director, International Drowning Researchers’ Alliance
[email protected]
Idaho
Rob Williams – Co-chair
Chief Lifeguard, City of Newport Beach Fire Department (retired)
[email protected]
California
Craig Dunham, M.S., NRP, Ph.D.
National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (Founding Member) - State Advocacy Coordinator – Michigan
Mark Lavin Memorial Safety Foundation International – an affiliate of The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project - Founder and Past Vice President for Training and Education
[email protected]
Michigan
Jessica Gray
Client Partner, StarGuard ELITE
[email protected]
Illinois
Adrienne Groh
Pediatric RN in Cardiology ICU, Children’s Hospital New Orleans
[email protected]
Louisiana
Kari Hemund, B.Sc., M.A.
Aquatics Program Manager, United States Marine Corps
[email protected]
Virginia
Clayton Kazan
Medical Director, Los Angeles County Fire Department
[email protected]
California
Brian Keltner
Family Advocate; AppHarvest
[email protected]
Kentucky
Laura Metro
Founder, CPR Party; Director of Marketing, National Drowning Prevention Alliance
[email protected]
District of Columbia
Matt Payne
Firefighter/Paramedic, Public Information Officer and Drowning Prevention Coordinator, Rialto Fire Department
Board of Directors – National Drowning Prevention Alliance
[email protected]
California
John Rice
North Carolina
Senior Chief, United States Coast Guard
[email protected] or [email protected]
Rob Rovetto
US Coast Guard-licensed Merchant Mariner
Webmaster & Journal Developer, The Journal of Search and Rescue
[email protected]
New York
Kevin Ryan
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, Boston Medical Center
Associate Medical Director, Boston EMS
[email protected]
Massachusetts
Andrew Schmidt
Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville Medical Director, Jacksonville Beach Ocean Rescue
Deputy Medical Director, TraumaOne
[email protected]
Florida
Leslie Schwene, MPS EDM
Marine Safety Officer, Huntington Beach Fire Department
President, Huntington Beach Surf Lifesaving Association
Secretary, California Surf Lifesaving Association
California
Justin Sempsrott – Co-chair
Executive Director, Lifeguards Without Borders; Director, International Drowning Researchers’ Alliance
[email protected]
Idaho
Rob Williams – Co-chair
Chief Lifeguard, City of Newport Beach Fire Department (retired)
[email protected]
California
Craig Dunham, M.S., NRP, Ph.D.
National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (Founding Member) - State Advocacy Coordinator – Michigan
Mark Lavin Memorial Safety Foundation International – an affiliate of The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project - Founder and Past Vice President for Training and Education
[email protected]
Michigan
Jessica Gray
Client Partner, StarGuard ELITE
[email protected]
Illinois
Adrienne Groh
Pediatric RN in Cardiology ICU, Children’s Hospital New Orleans
[email protected]
Louisiana
Kari Hemund, B.Sc., M.A.
Aquatics Program Manager, United States Marine Corps
[email protected]
Virginia
Clayton Kazan
Medical Director, Los Angeles County Fire Department
[email protected]
California
Brian Keltner
Family Advocate; AppHarvest
[email protected]
Kentucky
Laura Metro
Founder, CPR Party; Director of Marketing, National Drowning Prevention Alliance
[email protected]
District of Columbia
Matt Payne
Firefighter/Paramedic, Public Information Officer and Drowning Prevention Coordinator, Rialto Fire Department
Board of Directors – National Drowning Prevention Alliance
[email protected]
California
John Rice
North Carolina
Senior Chief, United States Coast Guard
[email protected] or [email protected]
Rob Rovetto
US Coast Guard-licensed Merchant Mariner
Webmaster & Journal Developer, The Journal of Search and Rescue
[email protected]
New York
Kevin Ryan
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, Boston Medical Center
Associate Medical Director, Boston EMS
[email protected]
Massachusetts
Andrew Schmidt
Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville Medical Director, Jacksonville Beach Ocean Rescue
Deputy Medical Director, TraumaOne
[email protected]
Florida
Leslie Schwene, MPS EDM
Marine Safety Officer, Huntington Beach Fire Department
President, Huntington Beach Surf Lifesaving Association
Secretary, California Surf Lifesaving Association
California