Eric Thomson is no stranger to managing risk and taking action. He comes from a career in law enforcement and emergency medicine where he performed life-saving roles in helicopters and other unique environments. He has cared for severely injured and gravely ill patients during his career and he routinely shares his experiences through training courses and lectures in both public and private settings. He is adjunct faculty at Santa Rosa Junior College where he teaches a variety of subjects to entry level and veteran public safety personnel. He also trains police officers around the bay area in CPR and tactical First Aid.
Eric is a husband, father, cyclist, pilot, scuba diver and is currently learning to grow grapes and make wine.
TRAINING/CREDENTIALS:
- POST Basic, Advanced and Supervisory Certificates
- POST Academy Instructor
- Field Training Officer
- Special Weapons and Tactics
- DOJ Dignitary Protection
- Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor
- Emergency Medical Technician
- American Heart Association & ASHI Instructor
- FAA Commercial Instrument, Multi-engine Pilot
- NAUI Dive Master
- DAN Dive Emergency Management Provider
AWARDS:
- Sonoma County Sheriff’s Distinguished Service Award
- Sonoma County Sheriff’s Silver Medal of Valor
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE:
- 30 Years Law Enforcement / 20 Years Emergency Medical Technician:
Patrol, Marine, Helicopter, SAR, Dive, Detective Coroner, SWAT, Court Security
- 15 Years Instructor:
Rope Rescue, Ocean Rescue, Helicopter Ops, Death Scene Investigation, Suspect apprehension, First-Aid / CPR, OSHA Blood borne pathogens & Aerosol Transmissible Disease, Lifetime Fitness, Property Crimes Investigations, Emergency Vehicle Operations
Personal safety / Active Shooter training for judges, court staff, security and other employees
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
- Civil Air Patrol Mission Pilot
- Humanitarian Pilot / EMT for medical clinic in Mexico (Flying Samaritans)
- Deux Amis Winery-Production, Sales & Marketing
- HighCom Security Services, Inc.- Security Consultant / Trainer / Security Manager
- Survival CPR and First Aid, LLC – Consultant / Instructor / Business Owner
