Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Training
ABOUT US
Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Training Inc is dedicated to providing pre-hospital emergency education throughout British Columbia. Our mission is to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary to respond effectively in emergency situations. We offer a variety of government-approved courses designed to meet the needs of different audiences, including healthcare professionals, first responders, and everyday citizens.
We travel across the province of British Columbia and ensure our training is accessible and relevant, adapting our programs to fit various locations and community needs. Our team consists entirely of skilled contractors who bring a wealth of experience and expertise to our courses. This structure allows us to maintain a flexible and dynamic approach to emergency training.
Our courses do not follow a set schedule or location; instead, we organize them based on the needs of our clientele.
MEET THE TEAM
Alex Mattes
Founder & Director
Alex has been a paramedic with the BC Ambulance Service for 29 years, beginning his career in 1997 as an OFA attendant on Gabriola Island. Over the years, he has worked across British Columbia and advanced to become a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP). He now serves as a PCP Paramedic Supervisor in Nanaimo, a role he has held for more than 15 years. A dedicated leader and mentor, he has organized and participated in numerous mock disaster training plans and mass-casualty incident preparation efforts. Alex has been honoured with two nominations and wins for Paramedic of the Year in Richmond, as well as receiving the Life Saving Order from St. John’s. He is also the winner of a gold medal and two silver medal's at the Rallye Rejviz, an International Professional Exercise and Competition for Emergency Medical Service Crews held annually in the Czech Republic.
Outside of his professional career, Alex is married to his wife Sarah, a police officer, and together they have two sons, one of whom has recently entered the field as an EMR Paramedic with BCEHS, and one granddaughter.
Instructor/Director
Dave Carlson
Dave Carlson has served as a paramedic in British Columbia for over 31 years and also serves as a Canadian Coast Guard Rescue Specialist and instructor for 10 years.
Dave teaches Emergency Medical Responder, International Trauma Life Support, Marine Advanced first aid and few other things. Dave tries to balance humor with technical training and values the engagement of his students to better create scenarios that suit their community.
Dave has a masters degree in disaster and emergency management and is indigenous to the Sami peoples of Finland.
Marketing Operations Manager
William Ligget
William Ligget helps our brand grow by bridging the gap between creative marketing and operational efficiency. He designs the scalable systems and workflows that drive sustainable business results.
Administrative Assistant
Shelby Mattes
Shelby oversees all administrative operations for our Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Training programs, ensuring seamless coordination and day-to-day efficiency. She supports the team through a wide range of organizational and communication tasks, helping to keep schedules, documentation, and internal processes running smoothly.