Fred Wurster, III, MS, NRP
Vice President of Operations
Fred Wurster serves as vice president of operations at H&H EMS Solutions, where he leads the day-to-day operations of the EMS Solutions practice and partners with clients to strengthen EMS systems, leadership, and organizational performance. He brings 30 years of experience in emergency services and healthcare leadership, spanning operational, clinical, and executive roles.
Throughout his career, Fred has held leadership positions across both EMS and fire services, including roles from Supervisor through EMS Chief and Sergeant through Deputy Fire Chief. His experience includes service as a Tactical EMS Team Leader and Strike Team Leader for large-scale EMS deployments, including responses to Hurricanes Katrina and Gustav, as well as national-level events such as President Obama’s State of the Union Address. He currently serves as Fire Captain with the Volunteer Hose Company in Middletown, Delaware.
Fred is an experienced educator and contributor to the EMS profession. He is credentialed as a Fire Suppression and EMS Instructor and has taught numerous EMT and Paramedic programs throughout the Philadelphia region. His professional contributions include serving as a Technical Editor for JEMS Magazine, a Reviewer and Author for the Emergency Care 13th and 15th editions and publishing multiple peer-reviewed articles and research studies. His service includes prior membership on the Chester County EMS Council Executive Board and current service as President of the Board of Directors for Impact Senegal. Fred holds a Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies and a Master of Science in Business and Organizational Leadership. He also earned an Associate of Applied Science in Paramedicine, reflecting his clinical foundation. He is currently certified as a Paramedic in Pennsylvania, an Emergency Medical Technician in Delaware, and a Nationally Registered Paramedic. He also holds Fire Officer II (FO2) certification through IFSAC.
Fred’s professional focus is centered on supporting the people who provide care. Having worked across nearly all EMS system models, including urban, suburban, and rural 911 services, aeromedical, and critical care transport, he brings a comprehensive understanding of EMS from education and clinical delivery through leadership development and system performance.