Russ has worked in fire and EMS for 26 years.  He received his EMT license in 1982 and began working for a private ambulance service.  In 1984 Russ obtained his Paramedic license.   Russ began teaching for the Saint Louis Community College as an adjunct and in 1986 and began teaching the EMT classes as a primary instructor. In 1987 Russ began working for Robertson Fire Protection District and in that same year began teaching as the primary instructor for the Paramedic program at St. Louis Community College.  From 1988-1990 Russ worked part-time for Saint Louis Children's Hospital Emergency room and transport team. Presently Russ is employed full-time at Monarch Fire Protection District, as a Captain/Paramedic/Firefighter.  He also holds part-time positions as a Personal class Coordinator for the Veterans Affairs, DePaul E.R.

Russ is currently certified as an American Heart Association ACLS, BLS, PALS and EMS/Fire Instructor.

Russ has been employed with RespondRight for the past two years.