William Hehn, Jr.
William Hehn, Jr., air communications specialist for REMSA Health, was honored in Washington, D.C., as a 2024 Star of Life by the American Ambulance Association.
Hehn joined REMSA Health in 1994 as a communications specialist and air communications specialist. Before joining the organization, he worked as an emergency medical technician in central California.
In addition to his current role as an air communications specialist in REMSA Health’s Regional Emergency Communications Center, Hehn serves as a preceptor for the air communications team. As an advanced EMT, he also provides care to patients on the ground operations ambulances and serves as a critical care technician for Care Flight.
Hehn holds a Quality Assurance certification from the International Academy of Emergency Dispatch and has provided reviews for medical 911 calls in support of the communications center’s achievement as an Accredited Center of Excellence.
He has also served as a team lead and as the primary communications specialist for events, including Burning Man. Hehn received an Outstanding Achievement Award for his role during an active shooter incident in 2013 and he earned a Meritorious Award for his contributions during the Reno Air Race crash in 2011.
Hehn is active with the annual National EMS Memorial Bike Ride, which honors the service and commitment of EMS professionals through long-distance bicycling events.
