James Wright

James Wright is an experienced paramedic and healthcare technician currently working at Intercoastal Medical Group Inc. since April 2023, while also serving as a Clinical Program Coordinator at Suncoast Technical College since April 1997, where responsibilities include instructing EMT paramedic courses and continuing medical education programs. Wright has been part of the FL3 DMAT/SMRT Disaster Medical Assistance Team since January 2011, providing support for federal and state disaster medical responses. Prior experience includes a notable tenure as Battalion Chief with Sarasota County Government from October 1988 to May 2017, overseeing daily management and emergency response for a team of 25-30 firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics. Academic credentials include a Master's degree from Johns Hopkins University, an M.A. in Career and Technical Education from the University of South Florida, a B.A. in Organizational Studies from Eckerd College, and an Associate of Science in Fire Science from State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota.