Mercy Flight Inc.
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).
Mercy Flight Inc.
Mercy Flight is an independent, not-for-profit provider of emergency air medical transport. We ensure rapid, safe and cost effective delivery of expert emergency response teams. Mission To be a Beacon of Hope . . . when minutes matter. Company Overview Mercy Flight Western New York is an independent, not-for-profit provider of air medical transportation and supporting services, ensuring rapid, safe and cost effective delivery of expert emergency response teams. We serve the counties of Western New York and Northwestern Pennsylvania, 24/7, with 5 helicopters out of our bases in Buffalo, Batavia and Olean. Since our first mission in 1981, we have safely flown more than 26,000 patient missions with critically ill and injured patients. We've also flown thousands of community education and ground crew safety training flights.