Matthew Raines

Matthew Raines is an experienced flight paramedic currently employed by Med-Trans at Life Air Rescue since June 2017, specializing in prehospital care and critical care interfacility transports. Raines also serves part-time as a paramedic at Hardtner Medical Center and as a combat medic and flight paramedic with the Louisiana National Guard since September 2015. Additionally, Raines worked at Acadian Ambulance Service as a critical care paramedic, starting in September 2008. Raines holds a Bachelor's degree in Registered Nursing from Northwestern State University and a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Louisiana State University-Alexandria. Throughout the career, Raines has emphasized skills proficiency, continuing education, and community involvement.