Doug Smith

Douglas “Doug” Smith is an Advanced Scope Paramedic and Columbus Station Manager for Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service of Ohio with 14 years of EMS experience. Since joining Superior through its acquisition of Columbus Connection, Doug has advanced from EMT to Advanced Scope Paramedic and ultimately Station Manager, building a career defined by accountability, leadership, and a commitment to developing others.

Doug began his EMS career after earning his Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification from Columbus State Community College in 2012. Throughout his career, he has served as an EMT, dispatcher, Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU) driver, firefighter/EMT, and Paramedic. He is also an EMS instructor and American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS instructor and maintains multiple emergency management and Incident Command System certifications.

As Columbus Station Manager, Doug combines operational leadership with a genuine investment in the success of others. He mentors new station managers, coaches field personnel to strengthen patient care, and serves as a trusted resource for leadership development. His approach emphasizes accountability, continuous improvement, and the understanding that strong leaders have a responsibility to help those around them succeed.

Doug’s service extends beyond his daily responsibilities at Superior. He volunteers with a local search and rescue organization and has taken leadership roles during complex special events. His contributions include helping lead Superior’s successful operations at the Lost Lands Festival, where careful planning, teamwork, and operational coordination are essential to supporting a large-scale event.

Throughout his career, Doug has earned the respect of colleagues through his professionalism, reliability, empathy, and willingness to accept responsibility. His progression through numerous clinical and operational roles gives him an understanding of the challenges faced by the people he now leads and allows him to mentor others from a foundation of firsthand experience.

Through his dedication to patients, investment in employee development, operational leadership, and continued service to his community, Doug represents the values at the heart of EMS. His accountability, stewardship, empathy, and reliability have made him a valued leader and a positive influence on the EMS professionals around him. Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service of Ohio is proud to recognize Doug Smith as a Star of Life.