About Guillermo Fuentes
Guillermo Fuentes is widely recognized as an authority in emergency medical services. He boasts a wealth of experience across various sectors, including Private EMS, Public third service, firefighting, and hospital settings. Among his notable contributions, Mr. Fuentes has played a pivotal role in advancing numerous 911 centers, demonstrating his commitment to enhancing emergency response systems and improving patient outcomes.
Guillermo Fuentes brings a wealth of communications, operations, deployment, and administration expertise within the emergency medical services sector. Mr. Fuentes has significantly contributed to numerous communities globally throughout his career, leveraging his skills and knowledge to navigate challenging situations. His professional journey has taken him to diverse regions, including Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, Europe, Canada, and virtually every state across the United States, where he has provided invaluable support and leadership.
Guillermo Fuentes‘ educational background is extensive and impressive. His academic journey commenced at Dawson College, where he obtained his DEC in social science. Following this, he pursued Ambulance Technician training at Ahunsic College, which served as a stepping stone for further education in various aspects of emergency medical services, including Prehospital Trauma Life Support and Emergency Crisis Management.
The education journey persisted as Guillermo Fuentes continued to augment his skills and knowledge through advanced studies at Tulane University & Freeman Business School. There, he earned a master’s certificate in business administration and an advanced management strategy certificate, and he completed the Certificate in Business Essentials I and II programs. Lastly, he pursued his Master’s in Business Administration at Aspen University, graduating Summa Cum Laude in 2010, thereby underscoring his dedication to continuous learning and academic excellence.
Guillermo Fuentes‘ professional journey encompasses a diverse array of roles. He began his career at Urgences-Sante as a Part-Time Emergency Medical Technician, gaining invaluable early professional experience. Over five years, Mr. Fuentes progressively advanced within the organization, assuming various responsibilities and roles.
Following this time, Guillermo Fuentes held several roles. These roles include Interim Director and Associate Director at Niagara EMS, Interim Director of Prehospital Services, and Deputy Director of Operations Prehospital Services at Urgences-Sante.
This work led to Guillermo Fuentes becoming the Chief Administrative Officer at Niagara Regional Police Service. His tenure spanned approximately five years, during which he oversaw extensive operations, including financial management, human resources, and information management. Guillermo led a team comprising over three hundred civilian staff members and demonstrated adept management skills and strategic leadership.
More recently, Guillermo Fuentes became a Senior Consultant for Fitch & Associations. Initially tasked with responsibilities such as modeling management, system evaluations, and dispatch infrastructure development, he swiftly ascended the ranks within the organization after approximately a year of dedicated service.
Presently, Guillermo Fuentes holds the position of Partner and Chief Operating Officer at Fitch & Associations, LLC. In this capacity, he spearheads the company’s operational, deployment, and administrative functions, drawing upon his extensive experience and expertise in analyzing, designing, and managing EMS systems. His primary objective is to devise and implement deployment strategies tailored to clients’ needs.
To learn more about Guillermo Fuentes, visit his Healthcare and Medicine website.
