Brittany Scurlock, BAS, Paramedic-IC, is a respected EMS educator and Lead Instructor for Life Support Training Institute (LSTI) at Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service of Michigan. With 27 years of experience in EMS and the fire service, Brittany has dedicated her career to strengthening the profession through education, innovation, leadership, and mentorship.

Brittany earned her Paramedic license in 2001 and her Michigan EMS Instructor-Coordinator license in 2007. Her career has included service with Mount Carmel Connect in Ohio, Huron Valley Ambulance, Lyon Township Fire Department, and Schoolcraft College. She joined LSTI in 2019 and became Lead Instructor at Superior/LSTI in 2021. She also serves as a member of Superior’s Honor Guard.

Brittany holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Paramedicine and maintains credentials as a Paramedic, firefighter, and State of Michigan Instructor Coordinator. She also teaches CPR, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Prehospital Trauma Life Support.

Throughout her career, Brittany has educated more than 200 EMTs and 100 Paramedics. Under her instructional leadership, multiple graduating classes have achieved a 100 percent pass rate on the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians examination. Her contributions to LSTI’s Paramedic program include developing pathology journals, incorporating simulation-based education using SimMan, and creating an asynchronous Paramedic education program designed to expand access to high-quality EMS training.

Brittany’s influence extends beyond the students in her classroom. As Lead Instructor, she oversees program administration, curriculum and examination development, item analysis, and continuous program improvement. She also provides guidance, mentorship, and professional support to EMS instructors throughout LSTI’s five-state service area, helping fellow educators strengthen their teaching and improve student success.

Brittany’s contributions to EMS education have earned recognition throughout her career, including the Michigan Star of Life Award in 2023. Her greatest legacy, however, can be seen in the clinicians she has prepared, the educators she has mentored, and the programs she has developed to strengthen the future of EMS. Through her commitment to educational excellence, innovation, and professional development, Brittany exemplifies the spirit of a Star of Life. Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service of Michigan is proud to recognize Brittany Scurlock as a Star of Life.