Josh Fisher began his career in paramedicine in 2004, following his graduation from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska with a bachelor of science in Emergency Medical Services. His first job was with an ambulance company specializing in long-distance road transfers from rural areas to tertiary hospitals. Josh also spent time in Florida as an ALS and Critical Care Paramedic and as a Medical Communications Officer and Quality Assurance Officer.
Josh moved to St. John’s in 2010 to be close to family and began working with Eastern Health. He has held positions as an Advanced Care Paramedic, Medical Flight Specialist, Quality & Learning Facilitator with Provincial Medical Oversight, and an educator for various industry training and certification programs. He also serves on several national committees including the COPR National Exam Item Development Group and the National Occupational Competency Profile (NOCP) Review EMR Working Group. Josh is committed to pushing for positive change to the paramedicine landscape of Newfoundland and Labrador.