Escambia County Paramedic John Penrose Retires After 30 Years of Service

Escambia County honored John Penrose, Escambia County Paramedic, on his retirement after 30 years of service to Escambia County. Penrose was joined by the Board, his wife, EMS Chief David Torsell and Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore for a proclamation at the Dec. 2 BCC meeting.

Escambia County commends and congratulates Escambia County Paramedic John M. Penrose on his retirement after serving within the medical field in Escambia County for 30 years.

Penrose began his career with Escambia County Emergency Medical Services Jan. 31, 1991, as a Relief Emergency Medical Technician, progressing to Relief Paramedic, Paramedic Field Training Officer and EMS Shift Training Officer.

Throughout John's years with Escambia County, he worked on many projects and events to promote safety and education for the citizens and visitors. He represented Public Safety throughout the community with his excellent skills and service. He worked during numerous emergency activations, as well as other local disasters affecting the citizens of Escambia County.

"We are losing a generation of paramedic that we can never get back," said Escambia County Emergency Medical Services Chief David Torsell. "I feel John has been such an integral part of our operations. We are where we are, and we continue to move forward in the direction we're going because of people like John. He has spent the majority of his life in the service of others. I'm very proud to say that I've had the opportunity to know and work with John."

The Board of County Commissioners expresses its appreciation to John M. Penrose for his 30 years of faithful and dedicated service to the citizens of Escambia County.