Who We Are

The Piedmont Medic One Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives by improving pre-hospital emergency care in the Piedmont region of Virginia. Our vision is that no one dies from a treatable medical emergency. Within those boundaries, the organization develops and supports the following programs: 1/ world-class paramedic training, 2/ innovative research and special projects, 3/ grants to EMS agencies to provide lifesaving tools and equipment, 4/ CPR/AED & first aid training for the general population, and 5/ an EMT scholarship program to promote careers in the EMS field. Why does this matter? “When you have six minutes to live or die, training, research, and medical oversight count.”

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Vision

A future where no one dies from a treatable medical emergency.

Mission

To save lives by strengthening emergency medical services in the Virginia Piedmont region.

Core Values

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Founding Board

Dr. Michael Jenks

Founder, Director, and Medical Advisor

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Tom Litchford

Founder, Director, President and Secretary

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Amy Meade

Founder, Director, Treasurer

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Vince Doolin

Program Director and Lead Instructor, Community CPR/AED & First Aid Training

Advisory Council

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Battalion Chief Rich Cluff