Trevor Key has been named Interim Emergency Services Director, while a search is conducted to fill the position.
Key brings a wealth of experience to the position. He most recently served as Training Officer for Caldwell County EMS. He has worked full or part-time as a paramedic with the department since 2003 and has served as an instructor at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute since 2007.
Key’s work experience includes Captain at Blowing Rock Fire Rescue, Seasonal Paramedic with Fireline Medics in Moscow, Idaho, and a Seasonal Firefighter/Paramedic at Yellowstone National Park. He is the Chief at Collettsville Fire Rescue.
In addition to his work history, Key holds numerous instructor designations and certifications. He is a North Carolina/FEMA Incident Command Instructor, NC OSFM Level II Instructor, NCOEMS Level II Instructor. He is credentialed in Emergency Management and holds more than 40 certifications ranging from National Registered Paramedic to NC Fire Inspector Level II, Hazardous Materials Level I, and Technical Rescuer.
Key has a Master of Science in Emergency Services Management from Columbia Southern University and a Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medical Care with a Concentration in Management. He is a Caldwell County native and has a wife and two children.