02/04/2026
Our very own Nolan Slone is awarded Paramedic of the Year 2025! Congrats Nolan on your coveted and well deserved achievement!
Local 1158 is proud to congratulate Noland Slone for being selected as the Clearwater Fire & Rescue paramedic of the year! Noland was nominated by many of his peers and supervisors for this prestigious award. The following is just one of these thoughtful nominations. Great work Slone!
To the Clearwater Fire & Rescue Awards Committee,
It is my distinct honor to nominate Fire Medic Nolan Slone for Paramedic of the Year. Fire Medic Slone exemplifies the highest standards of Clearwater Fire & Rescue and consistently performs at a level that not only meets expectations, but far exceeds them in every measurable and immeasurable way.
Throughout his career with our department, Fire Medic Slone has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to clinical excellence, mentorship, and organizational pride. He is a provider who quietly delivers extraordinary performance day after day, never seeking recognition, yet continuously elevating those around him.
One of Fire Medic Slone’s most impactful contributions is his dedication to the development of future paramedics and firefighters. He serves as a trusted preceptor for the School of EMS and as an SPC EMS instructor, investing countless hours ensuring that students under his guidance receive the highest-quality education, grounded in practical experience and professionalism. His ability to teach, coach, and mentor new providers has directly strengthened the level of care delivered across our community.
Additionally, Fire Medic Slone plays an integral role in the Clearwater Fire & Rescue Rookie School, where he instructs new hires and sets the tone for what it means to serve this department with competence and character. His involvement ensures that our next generation of firefighters begins their careers with a strong clinical foundation, disciplined work ethic, and a commitment to excellence.
Beyond his instructional roles, Fire Medic Slone is an active and valued member of the Clearwater Fire Rescue ALS Competition Team. His participation demonstrates his dedication to mastering advanced paramedicine, pushing himself and his teammates to perform at elite levels, and representing our department with professionalism and pride.
Fire Medic Slone also takes a proactive approach to leadership development. Although unrelated to this award, his ongoing work on his Lieutenant Task Book reflects his drive to grow, improve, and become a leader capable of supporting and guiding both new and veteran members of the organization. In the field, he already demonstrates many of those leadership qualities—calm under pressure, clinically sound, supportive of coworkers, and consistently willing to step up without hesitation.
Perhaps most importantly, Fire Medic Slone embodies humility and service. He frequently goes above and beyond the expectations of his role, often without anyone asking and without ever seeking acknowledgment. His consistent, reliable, and high-quality performance is precisely what allows our department to function at its best, and he does so with professionalism, teamwork, and integrity every single day.
In short, while this nomination is not tied to a single dramatic call or isolated event, it is instead based on something far more significant: sustained excellence. Fire Medic Slone has built a reputation for exceptional work throughout his tenure at Clearwater Fire & Rescue, and he represents the very best of what it means to be a Fire Medic in this organization.
For these reasons, I strongly and wholeheartedly recommend Fire Medic Nolan Slone for Paramedic of the Year. His dedication, skill, mentorship, and consistent excellence make him more than deserving of this honor.
