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Louis Gonzales became interested in EMS while studying engineering at Texas A&M University. During this time, he began volunteering with Texas A&M EMS. In 1983, he commuted to Temple to complete his paramedic training. When he was not in College Station, Louis gained experience as a paramedic for two county third-service EMS organizations in south Texas.
For several years, Louis’ career was focused on occupational safety and health. While in Seattle, Washington working as a Corporate Safety Manager, Louis decided to return to what he enjoyed most - EMS. He was accepted to the University of Washington School of Medicine and Seattle Fire Department paramedic training program, which he completed in 1992. Louis then went to work as a paramedic with the internationally recognized King County Medic One program.
In 1997, he returned to Texas to be closer to family. Louis is co-author of EMT Manual, 3rd edition published in June 1998 and has published several articles on resuscitation and first aid. He has also served in multiple positions with the National American Heart Association’s Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) programs including Senior Oversight Editor for Student Materials.
Louis currently serves as Chair of the National AHA First Aid Subcommittee and member of the National AHA Mission Lifeline Task Force. Louis is employed as the Performance Management & Research Coordinator in the Office of the Medical Director for the Austin/Travis County EMS System
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