In each of those incidents, he says, one thing is always the same: the clock is ticking.
“Emergencies are unpredictable. The faster we can understand what’s going on—who you are, what conditions you have, what meds you’re on—the better your outcome is going to be.”
As the father of two boys with medical conditions, one with Type 1 diabetes and another with high functioning autism and a severe nut allergy—he knows how important it is for first responders to have instant access to critical medical details.
That’s why Steve doesn’t just recommend MedicAlert to others. He lives it.
“My son with diabetes wears his MedicAlert bracelet every day. It’s got all the important information —his condition, emergency contacts, even the fact that he’s insulin-dependent. If something happens and I’m not there, I know MedicAlert has his back.”
MedicAlert’s First Responder Council
Steve’s dedication to safety goes beyond his firehouse. He’s become an advocate for MedicAlert—educating families, caregivers, and fellow firefighters and first responders about how medical IDs save lives.
As a member of the MedicAlert First Responder Council, Steve helps communicate how MedicAlert supports first responders nationwide. His boots on the ground experience offers a perspective on the challenges EMT’s and firefighters face.
