Jon Abrams, NREMT-P, BA, AAT
Program Director
jabrams@dcmedprep.com
Mr. Abrams graduated from Arizona State University in 1994. Mr. Abrams is an 11 year veteran of EMS, and still currently works as an active flight medic, after having held positions in Atlanta and Maryland. Mr. Abrams is an active member of the GA-3 Disaster Medical Assistance Team. Mr. Abrams holds instructor certifications for Tactical Paramedic, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Basic Life Support, Emergency Pediatric Care, Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support, International Trauma Life Support, Advanced Disaster Life Support , and Advanced Medical Life Support. Mr. Abrams also holds certifications for Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Geriatric Emergency Management, and Critical Care Paramedic. Jon holds a Bachelors of Justice and an Associate Degree in Health. Mr. Abrams joined DC Public Safety Academies in 2008 with a wealth of experience in instruction and field work in both urban and rural systems. Mr. Abrams has received numerous awards for excellence in EMS, including four Star of Life awards for cardiac saves.

Mari Moore, CEP
Clinical & Vehicular Coordinator
mmoore@dcmedprep.com
Mr. Moore is a paramedic firefighter with the Mesa Fire Department. Mr. Moore started as an EMT in 1993 with Southwest Ambulance and became a EMT/driver preceptor. Mr. Moore also worked part-time at an Emergency Room as an ER Tech for approximately a year. Mr. Moore became a Paramedic in 1997 and worked in both rural and suburban areas with Southwest Ambulance. Mr. Moore was hired by Mesa Fire in 1999.
Mr. Moore joined DC Public Safety Academies in 2006 as a lead instructor, and has held multiple positions in both management and instruction. Mr. Moore now specializes in skill scenarios and labs, as well as handling the day to day requirements of the clinical and vehicular coordinator.

John Meser, DO
Assistant Medical Director
jmesser@dcmedprep.com
I graduated from the University of California, Davis in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science in Physiology. I received a Doctorate in California at Western University of Health Sciences - College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in 1999 and completed my Anesthesiology residency at St. Louis University in 2003.
I began teaching ACLS courses during my residency and have become a medical education expert serving as a medical director, advisor, and instructor for numerous training centers throughout the US providing courses from the AHA and NAEMT.
My extensive involvement with numerous Colleges, Universities, Medical Schools, Hospitals, the VA, and training centers for AHA and NAEMT courses has enabled me to become intimately familiar with issues faced by a wide spectrum of healthcare clinicians integrating their knowledge of courses like ACLS, AMLS, PALS, and EPC into emergency patient care and many other aspects of healthcare delivery.
It's tremendously satisfying to help students who take these courses understand the information and enable them to provide their patients the highest standard of care. I look forward to working with you and your talents.

Howard Reed, CEP
EMT Program Director
hreed@dcmedprep.com
Howard was certified as an EMT in 2000. He worked as an ER Tech for a year in the Emergency Room setting, then moved on to pre hospital for 4.5 years working BLS. In 2005 Howard applied for entrance to a brand new program in Mesa known as DC Med Prep and was proud to say he was one of ten students from the first class with a 100% pass rate. Howard has continued to be actively involved with DC Public Safety Academies since graduation. In the same year Howard was employed by PMT Ambulance where he worked his way up from EMT to Paramedic to Fire Medic and currently holds the position of New Hire Instructor ALS in the Training Dept. In 2006 Howard was hired by Fort McDowell Fire Dept. where he currently is a Firefighter/Paramedic. Most recently Howard has accepted the position of EMT Program Director. Current held certifications: FF I,II, Wildland FF, NREMT-P, AMLS Instructor, CPR Instructor, EPC Instructor, PHTLS, ACLS, PEPP, CPR ,AMLS, EPC Provider

Mike Scherm, CEP
ALS Lead Instructor
mscherm@dcmedprep.com
In 1993 I became an EMT and started working for Southwest Ambulance in the City of Tempe. Five years later I became a Paramedic as well as transferring to the Southwest Ambulance in the City of Mesa. After becoming certified by the State of Arizona to teach both EMT and Paramedic course in 2002, I went on to become the BLS/ALS Coordinator for Southwest Ambulance: teaching refresher courses for all employees. In 2006 I decided to start working in the field again, and helped to bring up a new ambulance in the Town of Queen Creek. Two years later I accepted a full time Firefighter Paramedic position with the Town of Florence Fire Department, where I continue to work today. ?I have won awards in Excellence in Skills from Southwest Ambulance and another award form AEMS for Outstanding Paramedicine.?I am certified through various organizations to teach ACLS, PALS, CPR, PEPP, EPC, ITLS, AMLS, First Aid, PHTLS, EMT and EMT-P and have been teaching for DC Public Safety Academies since the beginning of 2008 and thoroughly enjoyed sharing my experience and knowledge with my students.

Robert Anderson, CEP
ALS Lead Instructor
randerson@dcmedprep.com
My EMS career started in 1993 as a medical specialist in the U.S. Army. I served in the 11th ACR, where I earned the Expert Field Medical Badge. I also served with the 40th MP Co. (CA ARNG). Upon exiting the army I worked as an EMT-B with Liberty Ambulance, AMR in California. After completing my AAS at Antelope Valley Community College I moved to Arizona in 2001 and begin working for Southwest Ambulance, wear I earned my Paramedic certification. I currently work for the Town of Florence Fire Department as a firefighter and paramedic.

Mike Lee, CEP
ALS Lead Instructor
mlee@dcmedprep.com
Michael graduated from Ottawa University in 2001 with a Bachelors in Psychology. He worked as a Clinical Supervisor in the Regional Behavioral Health Authority of Maricopa County. He has been an EMT since 1999. He joined the Mesa Fire Department in 2005 and is currently a Firefighter/Paramedic rover. He joined DCPSA in November of '08 and has taught both EMT and Paramedic classes.

Dan Freiberg, CEP
BLS Lead Instructor
dfreiberg@dcmedprep.com
I have been in the EMS field for approximately twelve years. I have been a firefighter for the same amount of time and served in both New Mexico and Arizona. I started as a First Responder and shortly became an EMT-B. I then spent several years as an EMT-I before becoming a Paramedic. I am currently a firefighter/paramedic for the city of Goodyear Fire Department.