

James Cripps
A Kentucky native, James has a decade of firefighting and emergency medical experience, serving as a firefighter/EMT in Louisville, Kentucky. After leaving the Fire Service, James graduated Cum Laude from the University of Louisville with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. He went on to receive his Doctorate in the Bio-Medical Sciences, specializing in Immunology, from the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth.
In addition to his academic and public safety background, James is a certified instructor who teaches Concealed Carry Permit classes and CPR training courses, combining his real-world emergency response experience with a passion for public education and preparedness.
He lives in Louisville, Kentucky, with his wife Carmen and their son Gabriel.
Certifications and Instructor Credentials:
- Over a decade of experience as a firefighter/EMT in Louisville, KY
- Earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, graduating Cum Laude from the University of Louisville
- Holds a Doctorate in Bio-Medical Sciences, specializing in Immunology, from the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
- Developed a specialized training course in 2017, combining real-world emergency response with advanced medical knowledge
- Offers comprehensive public training grounded in both medical and surgical biology