Paul maintains an amazing drive to provide the highest level of clinical care for his patients, with passion to teach and mentor his teammates. Paul joined the Essentia Health EMS team 3 years ago and brings over 32 plus years of EMS experience. In this time Paul has positively impacted the lives of numerous patients, families and colleagues.

Paul is known for his amazing welcoming attitude and passion to teach his peers. Paul’s quick thinking, critical care experience, and ability to think outside of the box for complex patients has been paramount in improving patient outcomes. This paired with his passion to teach and mentor EMS professionals raises the bar for all EMS. Paul is involved with US Department of Health and Human services Great Lakes -1 DMAT team, a DOT instructor, and teaches a mashup of English and History at a local boys school.

Paul loves to spend time with his wife Tamara and three boys who all enjoy traveling as much as possible. Paul also enjoys spending time with his fur babies of two dogs and 2 cats.

Essentia Health EMS is excited to recognize Paul Ament as our 2025 Star of Life. Thank you, Paul, for your continued contributions to EMS, mentorship to those entering the field, and the care you provide to the community.