James Higginbotham

Dynamic Advanced Emergency Medical Technician with robust experience at Danville Life Saving Crew, specializing in emergency response and thorough patient assessment. Recognized for exceptional critical thinking and communication skills that enhance patient care quality. Strong commitment to public safety and effective team leadership while delivering advanced life support under pressure.

• FEMA IS-42.a: Social Media in Emergency Management, 04/01/25, Present
• FEMA IS-242.c: Effective Communication, 04/01/25, Present
• FEMA IS-325: Earthquake Basics: Science Risk and Mitigation, 03/01/25, Present
• FEMA IS-244.b: Developing and Managing Volunteers, 03/01/25, Present
• FEMA IS-5.a: An Introduction to Hazardous Materials, 02/01/25, Present
• FEMA IS-240.c: Leadership and Influence, 02/01/25, Present
• FEMA IS-241.c: Decision Making and Problem Solving, 02/01/25, Present
• FEMA IS-230.e: Fundamentals of Emergency Management, 01/01/25, Present
• FEMA IS-120.C: An Introduction to Exercises, 01/01/25, Present
• FEMA IS-29.A: Public Information Officer Awareness, 01/01/25, Present
• FEMA IS-235.c: Emergency Planning, 01/01/25, Present
• WMD/Terrorism Awareness for Emergency Responders, 11/01/22, Present
• FEMA IS-800.b: National Response Framework, An Introduction, 02/01/17, Present
• FEMA IS-200.b: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incident, 02/01/17, Present
• FEMA IS-700: National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction, 01/01/08, Present
• FEMA IS-100: Introduction to the Incident, 01/01/08, Present
• EMT-B, 01/01/22, 02/28/29
• National Registered Emergency Medical Technician
• EVOC, 03/01/23, 03/31/28
• EVOC 3
• NRAEMT, 02/01/24, 03/31/26
• Basic CPR and Basic Life Support Certified, 09/01/23, 09/30/25
• FEMA Professional Development Series, April 2025 to present

Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer