2020 Virginia Fire + Rescue Conference

Erica Wood
Paramedic
King William Fire and Rescue/ Louisa County Rescue Squad


Currently employed as a firefighter/paramedic in King William Fire and Rescue and volunteering in Louisa County. Starting her EMS career in Massachusetts. She worked as an EMT and Rapid Response Technician in a Level 2 Trauma Hospital, then moved to Virginia in 2004. She obtained her paramedic and critical care certifications and worked critical care transport before working as a career Firefighter/Paramedic. She holds certifications of fire instructor 3 and officer 1, as well as instructing courses for the Department of Homeland Security. She have a bachelor’s degree in Fire Science and a master’s degree in Emergency Management, both from Columbia Southern University. She is the former IAFF Union President for Local 5103 in Orange County. She has lectured across the country, notably at FDIC International, South Carolina Fire-Rescue, NC EMS Expo, VA EMS Symposium and The Great Florida Fire School.

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