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H Cabarrus County EMS eaBaxxuo Lus Ywo `J2efeaae Date: 25 January 2018 Topic: Cabarrus EMS Director Alan Thompson to Retire Cabarrus County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Director Alan Thompson will retire on 29 March 2018 with thirty one years of service in the retirement system for Emergency Medical Services. Alan Thompson began his career in public safety in 1985 as a volunteer firefighter before beginning his EMS career in 1989 and coming to Cabarrus County in 1990. He has served over twenty eight years with Cabarrus County. He also served in the Army National Guard from 1986-1992. Thompson has served as a paramedic in the positions of field training officer, relief supervisor, supervisor, and assistant director prior to being appointed to the position of EMS Director. Additionally he has served as a tactical paramedic, a state medical assistance team member, ambulance strike team leader, educator, advanced hazardous materials medic, and track medic over the course of his career. Thompson obtained an Associate Degree in Emergency Medical Science from Davidson Community College and a Bachelor Degree in Emergency and Disaster Management from Western Carolina University. Additionally, he received certifications as a Nationally Registered Paramedic, Tactical Emergency Medical Specialist, and Level II Instructor/Coordinator in addition to many other professional development programs and certifications. Alan Thompson has been instrumental in the advancement of the emergency medical services in Cabarrus County through his involvement with a variety of patient care programs, policies, changes, and initiatives. He has also been involved with multiple boards and committees at local, regional, and state levels. Alan will spend time with his family and focus on hobbies and other interests during his retirement while continuing to serve the community as an emergency services educator and local pastor. AWachmenl number 1 \n C-2 Page 27