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Dan Williams, Division Chief
Lead Instructor · National Center for Integrated Emergency Response
Personal Profile
Dan Williams continues to enjoy his 34-years of dedication to Fire and EMS in southern Wisconsin. He served for over 20 years as a firefighter/EMT, then Lieutenant for a volunteer agency, and continues to serve in his 28-year long professional career as a Fire Lieutenant and Paramedic for the City of Madison Fire Department. In addition to his Fire & EMS duties, Dan takes pride in serving as the regional trauma system coordinator for 13 counties. Dan championed the Wisconsin Tourniquet Initiative for Law Enforcement, which provided a tourniquet device to every requesting law enforcement officer in the state. He is passionate about better integrating all first responders and health care providers to promote optimal outcomes.
Experience
National Center for Integrated Emergency Response
Instructor
Dan is involved with classroom training, simulation hands-on training and train-the-trainer. He provides expert insight from his background in EMS.
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SCRTAC
RTAC Coordinator
(Contracted through Lafayette Group Inc.) Dan served several DHS branches evaluating, exercising, and improving radio interoperability and computer interoperability. Dan directed application development integrating state and local communication preparedness into the national response interoperability plan.
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City of Madison Fire Department
Firefighter / Paramedic / Lieutenant
During his tenure, Dan directed the EMS, Information Technology, and Training Divisions. Implementing numerous innovative programs that became national trends, Dan forever improved readiness and service delivery garnering the Department recognition and many awards.
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City of Madison Police SWAT
Tactical EMS Team Leader
Provided immediate medical care and support to the SWAT Team during tactical operations. Ensured the safety and well-being to team members as well as providing medical aid to injured civilians and suspects.
Shorewood Hills FD/EMS
Volunteer EMT / Fire Lieutenant
Dan served as the EMS Division Chief having the unique experience of starting EMS from scratch in this traditional fire department only system. He nurtured and grew the system implementing many incredible EMS practice innovations that went on to become national standards.
“One of the most innovative and effective industry leaders. Focused on making things better.”
Knowledge & Skills
Fire, EMS, and Emergency Response
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34 years in emergency response in Fire and EMS; 29 as a career Firefighter/Paramedic/Lieutenant, and 20 as a Volunteer Fire Lieutenant and EMT.
Training and Instruction
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Previous instructor of 1st Responder, EMT, BLS, ACLS, and PALS courses. Created and delivered the Wisconsin 'Trauma Basics' educational series for EMS providers.
Fire and EMS Management
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Serves as Station Lieutenant for the City of Madison, WI Fire Department, managing training, logistics, and emergency response. Serves as the Coordinator of the South Central (Wisconsin) Regional Trauma Advisory Council (SCRTAC) overseeing trauma education, process improvement, and injury prevention for 14 counties, including 172 EMS agencies and 31 hospitals.
Law Enforcement Practices
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Served previously as a Community Service Officer with the Village of Shorewood Hills, WI Police Department, providing municipal ordinance enforcement and public education.
Special Weapons and Tactics
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Founding member and lead medic of the City of Madison, WI SWAT Tactical Emergency Medical Support (TEMS) platoon. Responsible for routine logistics and training, as well as response operations.
Specialities
- Mass Casualty Incidents
- Firefighter / Paramedic (FL)
- Exercise Design and Evaluation
- Trauma System Coordination
- Healthcare Emergency Preparedness
- EMS Education and Training
- TEMS
Accomplishments
NIMS Certifications
IS-100, 200, 700, 800. Instructor qualified in all.
Conference Speaker
Frequent speaker and instructor at public safety conferences and seminars, presenting on MCI management, Trauma care, and multi-discipline response integration.
Specialty Response
Technician level certified in Hazmat, Confined Space, Trench, High Angle, Low Angle and Collapse rescue.
Wisconsin Tourniquet Initiative
Championed an initiative to provide a tourniquet device to every LE Officer and every ambulance in the State of Wisconsin.
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