Curt Garrison

Curt Garrison serves as Operations Manager for Spirit EMS, where his leadership, innovation, and commitment to service have helped advance the organization while supporting the professionals and communities it serves.

Curt joined Spirit EMS in spring 2020 as an experienced Paramedic assigned to the Greenville station. His abilities as a problem-solver and leader quickly became evident, leading him from Project Manager to Captain of Night Shift Operations and, in 2026, to Operations Manager. Today, he oversees the daily operational demands of a growing EMS organization while managing strategic projects designed to position Spirit EMS for the future.

With experience in construction and municipal management, Curt brings an unusual combination of clinical knowledge, operational expertise, and practical problem-solving to EMS leadership. Affectionately known within Spirit EMS as the “Project Guy,” he has earned a reputation for turning ideas into reality. From coordinating construction and working with contractors and inspectors to addressing complex operational challenges, Curt approaches each assignment with attention to detail, persistence, and a determination to get the job done well.

Curt is equally committed to developing people. Supervisors, captains, station managers, and emerging leaders regularly seek his guidance and benefit from his experience and sound judgment. He views leadership not simply as a position of authority, but as a responsibility to help others succeed. By generously sharing his knowledge and investing time in others, Curt is helping prepare the next generation of Spirit EMS leaders.

Among his most significant projects is the development of the $2.5 million John & Iris Hathaway Education and Community Center. Curt has worked alongside contractors, inspectors, government officials, and community stakeholders to help bring the facility from vision to reality while continuing to manage daily EMS operations. The center is designed to serve as a home for EMT, Advanced EMT, and Paramedic education as well as community CPR, First Aid, and AED training, creating new opportunities for workforce development, professional advancement, and public education. Curt is also helping lead plans for “The Milk House,” an ice cream and sandwich shop envisioned as a community destination and sustainable source of support for the organization’s mission.

Curt’s commitment to service extends beyond EMS. He leads the Grace Resurrection Community Center food pantry and clothing ministry, helping provide food, clothing, and support to individuals and families in need throughout Darke County. This work reflects the same servant-minded approach he brings to his professional leadership.

Despite the scope of his responsibilities, Curt remains deeply devoted to his family. He and his wife, Kellie, are proud parents of Abigail, Andrea, and Arianne. Curt especially enjoys family vacations on the water and the opportunity to make memories with those closest to him.

Whether leading daily operations, mentoring future leaders, overseeing a multimillion-dollar community project, or helping neighbors in need, Curt consistently turns service into action. His vision, humility, work ethic, and dedication have made a lasting impact on Spirit EMS and the community it serves. Spirit EMS is proud to recognize Paramedic Curt Garrison as a Star of Life.