Eight additional firefighters now enrolled in the College’s rigorous Paramedic program, which CAFMA lauded

The Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) announced on December 21 that two of its firefighters had graduated from Yavapai Community College’s Paramedic program. They are Nelson DiVall and Andrew Kontz. Both firefighters successfully attained paramedic certification through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).

In the announcement, CAFMA stated that while all CAFMA firefighters already possess certification as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT), the pursuit of paramedic certification signifies a heightened level of expertise.

CAFMA explained that the rigorous curriculum at Yavapai Community College included over 150 hours of clinical experience and nearly 400 hours of field internships. This equips the firefighters with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in their roles as paramedics.

CAFMA lauded the College’s training program in its announcement, with Doug Niemynski, CAFMA EMS Chief saying, “Well-trained, highly skilled, dedicated paramedics are vital to the success of a comprehensive Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system, and we’re grateful to Yavapai College for a fantastic program. CAFMA is proud of our commitment to delivering the best possible emergency medical care for our community.” 

CAFMA also noted that eight additional firefighters are currently enrolled in the Yavapai College Paramedic Program, which, upon graduation, will further strengthen the organization’s capabilities.