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ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Mario J. Weber, JD, MPA,
NRP, is a paramedic and
field training officer
at the Alexandria (VA)
Fire Department, where
he focuses on quality
management, advanced
training and evidence-based
protocol development. He also reviews quality
assurance cases and advises on the ALS
training program for the Montgomery County
(MD) Fire and Rescue Service. Reach him at
mario.weber@m10.solutions.
Michael Gerber, MPH, NRP,
is an instructor, author and
consultant in Washington,
DC. He is also a paramedic
with the Bethesda-Chevy
Chase Rescue Squad and
previously worked as an
EMS supervisor for the
Alexandria (VA) Fire Department. Gerber has
experience as an EMS educator and quality
management coordinator and has presented
original research at state and national
EMS conferences. Reach him at mgerber@
redflashgroup.com.