West Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services

Personnel position update

Posted: Monday, August 18, 2008 10:49 AM

Curtis Thomas joined OEMS today as Licensure Coordinator. During the next few weeks he will be orienting to WV by visiting field offices, medical command, and EMS agencies.  Curtis began his EMS career as a volunteer in Pleasants County.  His recent EMS service is as a paramedic for Gaston County (NC) EMS and Training/Quality Assurance Officer for Mount Holly (NC) Fire and Rescue.

Deron Wilkes has accepted the position of Operations Section Chief effective August 18th.  This new position will be responsible for clinical care coordination, WV PreMIS implementation, disaster operations, threat preparedness activities, EMS for Children and other assorted duties.  Deron has worked in EMS in Putnam County, City of Charleston, Huntington Medcom, and is currently a volunteer paramedic and Captain with the Hurricane Fire Department.  He has served in various positions with OEMS since 2002.