Blake Braden

Blake began his journey of prehospital medicine as a Senior in high school by joining Ranch Drive Volunteer Fire Department.  His passion for firefighting and providing medical care to rural citizens grew into a career.  Blake completed EMT at Meridian Technology Center in Stillwater.  He holds an Associates of Science from Oklahoma City Community College with a certificate of mastery in EMS Paramedicine.  While attending classes he continued the passion for rural EMS / Fire by joining Cashion Ambulance Service where he became the Assistant EMS Director and a Firefighter.  He also gained additional experience at Lifenet EMS.  Currently, he is employed with Guthrie Fire-EMS.   Blake holds many instructor certifications including Fire Fighter, EMS, NAEMT, AHA, and ASHI. Blake has been the director of operations for Heartland Medical Direction for over 2 years. He has a passion for teaching and continuing the advancement of rural police, fire, and EMS.