Garrett Lide

Garrett Lide is a Paramedic with Magnolia Ambulance, a member of the Priority Ambulance family of companies, who brings 12 years of EMS experience and a deep commitment to clinical excellence, education, and mentorship. Throughout his career, Garrett has served as a field training officer, Flight Paramedic, educator, preceptor, and mentor. He holds an associate degree in Emergency Medical Science and is a Certified Flight Paramedic.

Garrett began his career in ground EMS, responding to emergency and nonemergency calls before pursuing advanced education to expand the level of care he could provide. He went on to spend six years in air medical transport, applying advanced critical care skills while caring for some of the most complex and critically ill patients.

His commitment to advancing EMS extends well beyond his own professional development. For five years, Garrett served as a Paramedic instructor and clinical skills educator at Meridian Community College, preparing future EMTs and Paramedics to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care. Since returning to ground EMS with Magnolia Ambulance, he has continued to embrace clinical innovation, supporting programs such as the RESCUE initiative, which enables prehospital blood administration when time is critical and transport distances are long.

Garrett is equally passionate about developing the people around him. He consistently challenges colleagues and students to move beyond average and pursue the highest standard of patient care. Students frequently request Garrett as their preceptor because of his calm demeanor, supportive teaching style, and genuine enthusiasm for helping others succeed. Many continue to seek his guidance long after their formal instruction has ended, a testament to the lasting impact he has as a mentor.

That same dedication is evident at the patient’s side. Magnolia Ambulance leadership honored Garrett with a Service of Excellence Award after a patient’s family publicly praised the extraordinary care he and his partner provided. For Garrett, clinical excellence and compassion are inseparable, and he brings both to every patient encounter.

Through advanced clinical practice, progressive thinking, education, mentorship, and compassionate service, Garrett has strengthened the EMS profession and made a meaningful difference for patients, colleagues, and students alike. Magnolia Ambulance is proud to recognize Garrett Lide as a Star of Life.