Firefighter and Community Paramedic Captain Joe Frank

From City of Bellingham’s official website:

The Community Paramedic program most frequently serves citizens dealing with complex medical issues including substance abuse, mental illness and complications related to aging, disability, fall-risk and homelessness by assessing their needs and coordinating their care with appropriate community resources.

Joe Frank has been a firefighter and paramedic for Bellingham Fire Department since 2008. Joe is also the leader of the Community Paramedic program for Whatcom County. Reaching the status of Captain in 2017, Cpt. Frank is an authority when it comes to Whatcom’s communal health and safety.