Jeff Traviss

Jeff Traviss is a Paramedic with Umpqua Valley Ambulance who has dedicated 22 years to providing exceptional patient care while helping develop the EMS professionals who serve alongside him.

Throughout his career, Jeff has taken on numerous leadership and educational responsibilities, serving as a Field Training Officer, Supervisor, Clinical Preceptor, and Instructor. In each role, he has demonstrated a commitment to professionalism, mentorship, and the continued growth of those entering and advancing within the EMS profession.

Jeff’s willingness to share the knowledge and experience gained over more than two decades has made him a valued resource and trusted mentor. Whether responding to an emergency, teaching a class, guiding a developing provider, or helping ensure his organization has the resources it needs, Jeff consistently steps forward when he is needed. His influence extends beyond the patients he personally treats to the many EMS professionals who have benefited from his instruction, encouragement, and example.

That same commitment is evident in Jeff’s life outside EMS. He and his wife, Chancey, have been married for 20 years and are the proud parents of their 17-year-old daughter, Raeleigh, who is the apple of her father’s eye. Jeff enjoys coaching soccer and traveling to support Raeleigh at her sporting events, making family an important priority alongside his EMS career.

Through 22 years of patient care, leadership, education, and mentorship, Jeff has demonstrated a lasting commitment to both his community and the EMS profession. Umpqua Valley Ambulance is proud to recognize Paramedic Jeff Traviss as a Star of Life.