Manassas city official earns rare certification as a Chief Emergency Medical Services Officer

Todd Lupton, battalion chief for the City of Manassas VA Fire and Rescue, has been certified as a Chief Emergency Medical Services Officer by the Center for Public Safety Excellence.  Lupton, a nationally registered paramedic, is one of fewer than 100 U.S. fire officials who have earned the CEMOS designation, according to Patty Prince, the city’s communications coordinator.

The Chief EMS Officer (CEMSO) Designation Program recognizes emergency medical services leaders of fire, private, hospital and third-service providers who have demonstrated excellence throughout their careers. The designation verifies past accomplishments and represents a launching point for continued achievement.

The program specifies minimum academic achievements and practical experience required for eligibility, and assesses contributions to the emergency services field through professional articles, public speaking, teaching, and research as well as professional memberships and community and civic involvement.

Lupton has more than 17 years of experience in Fire and Rescue. He is involved in the community, is a public speaker and contributes expertise to his field and professional as a City of Manassas official, Prince noted.