Mickey Hanes, DNP, APRN, RN, CEN, TCRN, CPEN, CFRN, CCRN, FF/LP, NREMTP, TP-C is an experienced EMS educator, registered nurse, and fire service professional with extensive clinical, educational, and operational leadership experience across prehospital, emergency, and community-based care environments. He holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice with a concentration in advanced practice nursing and family care, with a professional focus on applying family-centered and evidence-based care principles to the prehospital and out-of-hospital setting. Dr. Hanes also holds a degree in education and emergency management, providing a strong foundation in instructional design, adult learning theory, and system-level preparedness. His work emphasizes bridging the gap between classroom instruction, field training, and operational realities through structured preceptor development, clinical education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. He has contributed to protocol education, quality improvement initiatives, and workforce development efforts aimed at improving provider readiness, clinical decision-making, and patient outcomes. In addition to his healthcare and educational background, Dr. Hanes has extensive experience in the fire service, including advanced fire certifications and specialized tactical medical training supporting SWAT and high-risk operations. His combined expertise in nursing, EMS, fire service operations, and emergency management allows him to approach education and leadership through a systems-based lens that prioritizes safety, accountability, and clinical excellence. His presentations focus on practical, immediately applicable strategies that support educators, training officers, and operational leaders in developing competent, resilient clinicians