January 9, 2024 - Edward Campana `12, "Journey from VPS to Firefighter-Paramedic"

Edward Campana 2012

Edward Campana is an accomplished professional known for his extensive experience in emergency services, combined with a solid academic and athletic background. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences/History and a minor in Religious Studies from Biola University, along with an A. A. in Paramedic Studies from Ventura College. In his current position, Edward works as a Firefighter Paramedic with the Ventura County Fire Department at Fire Station 23 in Oak View. Before that, he worked for the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Ventura Fire Department, and Gold Coast Ambulance.

Additionally, Edward served as an Ocean Lifeguard for California State Parks and engaged in sales and coaching. His athletic prowess is evident from his time as an NCAA Division I Athlete in swimming at the University of Hawaii and an NAIA All-American at Biola University. In his current endeavors, Edward is active as a member of the Tactical Emergency Medical Specialists (T.E.M.S/SWAT), Ocean Rescue Swimmer Cadre, Helicopter Cadre, and Emergency Medical Equipment Cadre. His commitment to mentoring is demonstrated through his involvement with the Fire Explorer Program, and he is also a Nationally Licensed Paramedic.

When Edward isn’t out saving lives, he spends time with his wife Laura, whom he has been with for 12 years and married for the last 6, and two children, daughter Emilia Jane (4 years old) and son Franco Isaiah (8 Months).

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