Eric Bauer

Eric Bauer, President and CEO of FlightBridgeED, LLC, brings over three decades of experience in the EMS field, specializing in the last 20 years in the HEMS industry. Widely acknowledged as an esteemed author, speaker, and educator on an international scale, Eric has become a leading figure in critical care discussions. His expertise has been showcased through numerous speaking engagements focusing on critical care topics, alongside his prolific work as the author of 240 critical care podcasts. These podcasts, dedicated to the pre-hospital critical care industry, have amassed an impressive 5.5 million downloads, underlining Eric's impact and reach in the field. Eric's contributions have been recognized with prestigious accolades, including the 2017 EMSWORLD Innovation Award for his groundbreaking work on Ventilator Management: A Pre-hospital Perspective and Mechanical Ventilation Course. His dedication to advancing transport medicine journalism was honored with the 2018 John Jordan Award by the Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association. In a historic acknowledgment of his influence, Eric was granted an Honorary Fellowship of the Academy of Air & Surface Transport Nurses—an unprecedented recognition for a paramedic, reflecting his unparalleled commitment and expertise. His exceptional contributions were further underscored by being awarded the NAEMT/JONES & Barlett Learning Public Safety Group EMS Educator of the Year distinction. Eric Bauer's multifaceted contributions and unwavering commitment to enhancing critical care practices in the EMS field have solidified his position as a pioneering figure and a revered authority in the industry.