James Crutchfield

James Crutchfield is Chief of Manatee County’s Department of Public Safety Community Paramedicine Division. Chief Crutchfield, is a proactive, goal-driven professional Paramedic. Having earned a degree in Emergency Medical Care through Western Carolina University, Chief Crutchfield focuses his efforts on bridging the gap between the treatment provided to patients in the field and treatment provided by other healthcare disciplines. This includes treatment providers for substance abuse disorders, mental health disorders, and health equality among those socially or economically disadvantaged.