Christopher Ford Jr

Christopher Ford Jr has extensive experience in emergency response and law enforcement. Currently serving as Clinical Outreach Coordinator and Flight Paramedic at Mercy Flight Inc. since August 2020, Christopher also holds a position as a Police Officer with the Village of Blasdell since August 2019. Recently appointed as Supervising Paramedic at the Erie County Department of Health for the Division of EMS, this role will continue until June 2024. Previous roles include Certified Lab Instructor for both Erie County Emergency Services and Erie Community College, and Paramedic Field Training Officer at American Medical Response. Christopher holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice from Portland State University, along with certificates from Erie Community College in Basic Police Academy training and Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).