Meet Bram Duffee
Paramedic. Researcher. Author. Educator. EMS Communication Advocate.
A lifetime committed to first responder care.
Bram Duffee is a full-time paramedic from Houston, Texas with over 25 years of experience in emergency medical services.
His journey into lifesaving began at age 14, when he saved an adult in respiratory arrest by performing rescue breathing and summoning an ambulance in rural Kentucky. At 19, he became one of the youngest paramedics in the country.
He has served in challenging environments as a manager and field provider, from critical care helicopters to rural and urban 911 units. His research focuses on paramedic decision-making, communication, emergency medical services, and high-stress situations.
Bram has written two books on communication and co-authored work on hypnosis in emergency medicine. He is regularly featured in EMS publications and podcasts, and hosts EMS Research with Professor Bram.
From rural rescue to national voice
First save
Performed rescue breathing on an adult in respiratory arrest and summoned an ambulance in rural Kentucky.
Paramedic
Became one of the youngest paramedics in the country.
Field & leadership
Served as manager and field provider from critical care helicopters to rural and urban 911 units.
Researcher & author
Full-time paramedic in Houston, Texas — author, educator, and podcast host.
Academic foundation for practical impact
Research Focus
- Paramedic decision-making under stress
- Communication in emergency medical services
- Psychological emergencies & first responder care
- Hypnotic communication for therapeutic outcomes
- Job stress, burnout, and EMS workforce