Minnesota Department of Health
Office of Emergency Preparedness
624 Robert St N
St. Paul,
MN
USA
55164
Email:
don.sheldrew@state.mn.us
Biographical Sketch:
1977 - 1988 Chicago Fire Department, Paramedic Officer
1990 - 1998 Northwest Technical College, Paramedic Coordinator / Instructor
2002 - 2004 Five County Mental Health Centers, Therapist
2004 -2007 Emergency Services Consulting and Counseling, Owner
2007 - present Minnesota Department of Health, Planner
Responsible for identifying and defining Minnesota’s At Risk populations and providing assistance to them regarding disaster preparedness
During disasters facilitates partnerships between special populations and other agencies including local jurisdiction public health and emergency management services
Provide counseling and consultation during emergency events
Paramedic (to present) and a
Provide pre-hospital health education