IAFCCP Announces 2016 Tim Hynes Award Winner

The International Association of Flight and Critical Care Paramedics is proud to announce David Olvera as the 2016 Tim Hynes Award recipient.

Tim Hynes was a founding member of the NFPA and a past president. Prior to his death, the Tim Hynes Award was the Flight Paramedic of the Year Award. It was renamed to honor Tim's spirit and contributions to the profession, which David exemplifies in full measure.

David is a Nationally Registered Paramedic and Certified Flight Paramedic serving as Clinical Compliance Manager for Air Methods. David has been a paramedic since 2007, and has served as a research assistant to legendary airway expert Dr. John Sakles, making him a true video laryngoscopy expert.

David was the only paramedic in a field of physician experts to present at the prestigious World Airway Management Meeting in Dublin, Ireland, in 2015 with three research papers accepted for presentation.

David has also presented at the Critical Care Transport Medicine Conference (CCTMC), works as a subject matter expert with the Air Medical Journal, has been an item writer for the National Registry, is faculty for the Difficult Airway Course, a Combat Medic in the US Army, and is the Region II Delegate for the IAFCCP.

David Olvera is the 18th recipient of this prestigious award. The official award presentation was made during the CCTMC in Charlotte, North Carolina, on April 12, 2016.

The Tim Hynes Award recognizes exemplary abilities in leadership, education and safety within the paramedic profession. Every year, the IAFCCP selects an exceptional paramedic who has demonstrated leadership and paramedic professionalism.