Robert C. Krause, M.S., EMT-P

Bob Krause is the Director of Emergency Services Consultants. He has thirty-two years of experience in emergency services, and has assisted clients in thirty states and two foreign countries. He is an active firefighter, paramedic, fire officer, emergency medical and fire fighting instructor, researcher, lecturer and published author in professional journals, magazines, and textbooks.

Bob’s educational background includes a bachelor of science in fire and safety engineering, a master’s in Security Management with an emphasis in homeland security, and he is currently working toward a doctorate in Organizational Leadership. Bob is also a Weapons of Mass Destruction Hazardous-Materials Technician and a Structural Collapse Technician I. Additionally, he holds an International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certification.

His experience does not end with his education credits, as Bob has been practicing for over three decades in his field and continues to expand his knowledge and expertise through practical application as well as continuing education.

Krause has held a variety of positions within the fire service including Engine Company Officer, fire training officer, Fire & EMS Academy Program Director, Fire / EMS communications supervisor, Chief of Emergency Medical Services and emergency medical services educator.

Krause has presented several lectures on pertinent topics at national conferences in the United States and Canada, such as speaking at the Fire Department Information Conference (FDIC Atlantic).

Bob continues to teach, write and consult in various fire and emergency medical related topics and offers EMS courses, lectures on firefighting, safety courses, and several others. He has served as an EMS expert and consultant for both plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of cases related to emergency services, and has never been disqualified from a court of law.

Bob and his wife, Diana, are active within the local community and reside in Toledo, OH.