Ashley Baker

Ashley Baker serves as a Paramedic Captain with Spirit EMS of Ohio, where her commitment to patient care, leadership, mentorship, and service has made a lasting impact on both her colleagues and the communities Spirit EMS serves.

A respected leader among her peers, Ashley was selected by a majority vote of fellow employees as Spirit EMS’ Supervisor of the Year. The recognition reflects the trust and respect she has earned through her calm demeanor, practical leadership style, and genuine desire to help others succeed. Colleagues regularly seek her guidance, knowing they will find a leader who listens, encourages collaboration, and works alongside her team.

Ashley is particularly passionate about developing the next generation of EMS professionals. She dedicates significant time to mentoring new EMTs and Paramedics, sharing clinical knowledge, developing leadership skills, and helping providers build confidence in their abilities. Her influence can be seen in the many EMS professionals she has coached and encouraged throughout their careers.

Her leadership also extends to Spirit EMS’ continued growth. Ashley helped interview candidates and prepare for the opening of the organization’s seventh satellite station in Columbus, Ohio. She served as a liaison with area hospitals and healthcare facilities, helping staff understand and use Spirit EMS’ online scheduling portal for non-emergency and prescheduled ambulance transportation. Her work helped establish relationships with healthcare partners and support the organization’s expansion into a new market.

Ashley also manages the complex responsibility of staffing and scheduling for a large and diverse workforce while helping coordinate personnel, equipment, and supplies for disaster deployments. Her attention to detail and commitment to preparedness help ensure that Spirit EMS remains operationally ready, whether responding to everyday community needs or answering the call during large-scale emergencies.

Beyond EMS, Ashley brings that same extraordinary capacity for caring to her family. She is the devoted mother of nine children and makes every effort to remain present for their games, school functions, and milestones despite the demands of her career. Her generosity has extended to other families as well: Ashley chose to serve as a surrogate mother, giving two families an opportunity to grow their own families while continuing her responsibilities as a Paramedic and EMS leader.

Away from work, Ashley enjoys camping, spending time on the water, and making memories with her family. Her competitive side also appears at home, where an 85-inch television she received as recognition has created a new family competition: who gets control of the remote.

Ashley is a Paramedic, mentor, leader, advocate, and devoted mother whose influence reaches far beyond her job description. Through her commitment to developing others, strengthening operations, preparing for emergencies, and serving patients and families, she demonstrates the compassion and servant leadership at the heart of EMS. Spirit EMS of Ohio is proud to recognize Ashley Baker as a Star of Life.