Captain Ray Casillas (ret.)

Ray Casillas, Fire Captain (ret.), has over thirty years of combined experience as a firefighter/paramedic, SWAT team paramedic, and fire officer. Academically, he holds a bachelor's degree in fire science, a Master of Public Administration degree, and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Public Policy and National Security. As a thought leader, he has collaborated with senior staff from diverse disciplines and led grassroots initiatives updating first responder best practices in Tactical EMS, firs responder interoperability, and was one of the first to translate modern military medicine into a civilian format. He has also partnered with federal agencies and academia to increase the safety and security of public and private educational institutions. With a passion for protection, he is an advocate for saving the lives of the sick and injured by giving first responders the tools they need to perform effectively. ​