Knox T. Walk Professional Resume'

EDUCATION  
University of Pittsburgh, Bachelor of Science  
The Mercersburg Academy and Elizabeth Forward High School        
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT  
EMS Manager, County of Allegheny  
Commander DMAT PA-1, United States Department of Health and Human Services  
Adjunct Instructor/Subject Matter Expert, Texas A&M University, ESTI, TEEX, WMD Programs  
FORMER EMPLOYMENT  
Community College of Allegheny County, Director, Public Safety Institute 1990– 2006
Assistant Director of CCAC PSI  1987-1990
County of Allegheny, EMS Coordinator  1991-2004
Chief Operating Officer and Secretary to the Allegheny County EMS Council - 1991-2004
McKeesport Ambulance Rescue Service, Paramedic - 1996-2000
Allegheny County EMS, Deputy Coordinator    1987-1990
Community College of Allegheny County, Assist  Director EMS Department 1987-1990
Mutual Aid Ambulance Service, Paramedic Crew Chief 
1984-1987
Citizens Ambulance Service, Weekend Supervisor Latrobe Station    1983 -1984
Citizens Ambulance Service, Assistant Manager, Paramedic Supervisor 1981-1983
CERTIFICATIONS  
Intermediate Incident Command System, IS-300      2007
Advanced Incident Command Systems (IS 400) 2007
Introduction to the Incident Command System (IS 100) 2006
ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents (IS-0200) 2006
National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) and Introduction      2006
National Response Plan (NRP), an Introduction 2006
Emergency Response To Domestic Biological Incidents Operations Level (LSU)                                                    2004
NDMS/DMAT Advanced Curriculum - UMBC/Centre Learn (Internet)     2004
Instructor, WMD Explosive Awareness Program - New Mexico Tech, EMRTC                                                       2003
WMD Response and Planning for Public Works - Texas A & M (TEEX)               2003
WMD Explosive Operations - New Mexico Tech, EMRTC                                                                                  2003
EMS Operations and Planning for WMD Texas A & M (TEEX)                                                                               2002
WMD Operations - Texas A & M (TEEX)                                                                                                        2002
WMD Awareness - Texas A & M (TEEX)                                                                                                                      2002
NDMS/DMAT Core Curriculum - UMBC/Centre Learn (Internet)                                                                               2002
Regional Faculty American Heart Association, ACLS for Experienced Providers                                                    2000
Instructor Trainer, US Department of Defense, Counter Terrorism                                                                             1999
Regional Faculty Member, AHA, Advanced Cardiac Life Support                                                     1992
Regional Faculty Member, Instructor, AHA, Basic Cardiac Life Support                                          1992
Regional Faculty Member, Instructor, AHA, Basic Cardiac Life Support                                          1998
Instructor, Multi-Hospital Hazardous Materials Program  
Hazardous Materials Response and Mitigation, U.S. EPA  
PA Department of Health, Basic Vehicle Rescue  
Risk Assessment Superfund Sites, U.S. EPA  
Prehospital Trauma Life Support, ALS Provider  
EMT-Paramedic II                                    1981
EMT-Paramedic I                                     1979
EMT Instructor                                         1980
EMT Ambulance                                      1977-1978