Gary Ludwig is a well-known author, educator, speaker, and consultant who has served in three fire departments over his career. His fire, EMS, rescue, 911, and emergency management career spans a total of 46 years, including 35 years in two metropolitan cities, St. Louis and Memphis. He has been a paramedic for over 44 years. You can contact Gary through his webpage at www.garyludwig.com.
Awards
2022 International Association of Fire Chiefs - Career Fire Chief of the Year
2022 International Association of Fire Chiefs - President's Award
2018 James O. Page Achievement Award - International Association of Fire Chiefs
2014 Presidential Award – Tennessee EMS Association
2014 James O Page EMS Leadership Award – National Award
2014 Career Fire-based EMS System of the Year - Awarded by the Congressional Fire Service Institute
2012 Tennessee EMS Service of the Year – Awarded by the Tennessee Ambulance Service Association
1998 Missouri EMS Administrator of the Year - Awarded by the Missouri EMS Association
1998 Missouri EMS Service of the Year - Awarded by the Missouri Emergency Medical Service Association
1996 Mayor's Award - City of St. Louis - Improved Level of Service
1995 Mayor's Award - City of St. Louis - Monetary Savings
1981 Mayor’s Award of Heroism - City of St. Louis
1979 Mayor’s Award of Heroism - City of St. Louis