Name and Position:

Craig Thompson, Turnaround Medic

Training:

OSHA Train the trainer - General construction
BS Texas A&M-CC in Adult Education
AAS Fire Science
Licensed Paramedic

Why a career in Safety?

Transitioned from Public Service; For the most part it is more lucrative;

What is your biggest accomplishment in your career?

Setting up the last job from the ground level up and seeing it through.

What is your biggest disappointment in your career?

I like to travel but most of these jobs take me away from family so I am currently looking for a long term assignment for the sake of relocating or the steady pace of regular work in an area and moving from job to job in that area.....Beaumont, Houston, ???? where else

Did you have any other careers aside from Safety?

Firefighter/Paramedic 15 years for city of CC

Did you have any mentors in the Safety Profession?  If so, how did they influence you?

A.B. Arrisola - primarily with my Rescue background; we worked together for 2 yrs steady and also in a previous point in our careers from time to time

What advice would you give to those that have a desire to enter the Safety profession?

In the area of emergency response and then transitioning into industry...(like my son aspires to...) Get some street experience (i.e. 2 to 5 years) and then get into Safety and make an excellent living for 5 to 10 years and then you are set for life....the sky could be the limit

Are there any career goals you would like to reach before you leave the profession?

Emergency Response Coordinator, Fire Chief with a progressive attitude and training emphasis

Personal Info:

When i can I like to participate in Triathlons; my family enjoys skiing, hiking and rappeling in the mountains of New Mexico

Safety Passion:

Rescue of any type

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