David Winkles

David Winkles has a diverse work experience in various roles related to emergency services and healthcare. David started their career as a Volunteer Fire/Medic in Fayette County in 1992. From 1998 to the present, they have worked at the City of Peachtree City, serving as a Battalion Chief responsible for supervising personnel and serving as the assistant shift commander. In 2001, they worked as a Paramedic/Medical Assistant at The Doctor's Office. David also gained experience as an ER Tech at Piedmont Newnan Hospital from 2004 to 2007. Additionally, David worked as a Flight Paramedic at Air Methods from 2007 to 2010. David joined American Medical Response as a Paramedic in 2011 and also worked as a Zip line tour guide at Historic Banning Mills during the summer months from 2011 to 2013. David later became a Sales Representative at NarrativePRO, a company providing narrative writing software for EMS users, from 2016 to 2017. Currently, they are employed as a Firefighter/Paramedic at Coweta County Fire Department, starting in 2015.

David Winkles has a diverse education history. David obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Health/Health Care Administration/Management from Reinhardt University, where they studied from 2012 to 2014. Prior to that, they earned an Associate's Degree in Fire Science/Fire-fighting from West Georgia Technical College from 2003 to 2006. In 1992 and 1993, they attended Clayton State University, where they pursued a degree in Paramedic and studied Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).

Before their university education, Winkles completed their high school education at McIntosh High School, graduating with a Diploma in General Studies between 1989 and 1991.

In addition to their formal education, Winkles has obtained several certifications. David received the Blue Card certification from bshifter in July 2016. In April 2008, they completed the Critical Care Paramedic certification at UMBC Training Centers. David also holds an EMS Instructor certification from the State of Georgia Office of Public Health, although the specific month and year of their attainment are not provided.