COFEMS Strengthens Department with Promotions and Additions County of Orange Fire & EMS (COFEMS) is pleased to announce several leadership promotions and the expansion of our training division, which will help ensure depth in the department and foster improved instructional support for team members. By: Susan Turner, Senior Administrative Assistant, County of Orange Fire & EMS
Jamie Colvin and Tristan Lugo have both been promoted to the rank of Captain in recognition of their dedicated service and leadership skills. Captain Jamie Colvin has served COFEMS for 15 years. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated strong clinical and operational leadership. He is credentialed in Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI) and serves as a Field Training Officer (FTO). He also holds Driver/Pump Operator (DPO) 21 and DPO 29 designations. In addition to his field responsibilities, he maintains and oversees the department’s vehicle fleet, ensuring our apparatus and ambulances remain response-ready. His dedication, attention to detail, and commitment to mentoring others have made a lasting impact on the organization. We look forward to his continued leadership in this new role. Captain Tristan “Max” Lugo has been with COFEMS for 9 years. He is credentialed in Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI) and serves as an Advanced Life Support Field Training Officer (ALS-FTO). He also holds a Driver/Pump Operator (DPO) 21 designation. Captain Lugo has consistently demonstrated a commitment to professional excellence and team development, and his leadership and dedication to high-quality patient care position him well as he steps into the role of Captain.
Above: Capt. Jamie Colvin Below: Capt. Tristan “Max” Lugo
To continue sharpening the skills of our first responders, COFEMS has also expanded our training program with two new Training Lieutenants! Michael Pearson (pictured left, on the left) has been promoted into one of these roles. Training is not new to Michael—he has been with COFEMS for 2½ years and most recently helped instruct the OCHS EMT class last year. His experience and dedication make him a strong addition to our training leadership.
Both Training Lieutenants have already begun working with our crews and will serve as instructors for Recruit Class 5, beginning this month. We also welcome Eric McDonnel (pictured above, right), who joins COFEMS from the Fredericksburg Fire Department, where he has served for the past seven years. Eric brings a strong instructional background, having worked as a part-time instructor for Orange County Fire & EMS, Spotsylvania Fire Rescue and Emergency Management, and King George Fire Rescue and Emergency Management.
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