Richard Bossert

Mr. Bossert Started Fire / Rescue Services in 1970, volunteering for the Warminster Fire Department, PA. Certified as EMT in 1974 and paramedic in 1980. Worked for three career Fire Departments: Chester, Bensalem, and Philadelphia. Over thirty years with Philadelphia Fire Department, retiring in 2019 as Deputy Chief of EMS Operations. Bachelors in Pre-Med from Pennsylvania State University in 1977. Master's in public safety administration from St. Joseph’s University 2003. Six-Sigma “Green Belt” certified through Villanova University 2012. Active in Local / State / Federal Fire / EMS / Rescue levels. Certified PA State Fire / Rescue and EMS Instructor since the early 1970s. EMS Co-Editor for Fire House Magazine, writing several articles per year for the past five years. Currently working for Bucks County Community College as the Paramedic Program Director.