Meet our Team Members:
Every month we will be selecting a team member for our Employee Spotlight.
This month we’re introducing Alex Henry. Alex is a Paramedic on D-Shift and has been working for Greenville County EMS since April of 2019.
What is your favorite quote, saying, or motto?
“Be a duck, remain calm on the surface and paddle like the dickens underneath.” – Michael Caine
What is your greatest achievement in life so far?
I was a C student in high school but was valedictorian in my Paramedic class.
What is your #1 pet peeve?
Bad drivers.
What is your most memorable moment in your EMS career?
My first day with an EMT basic. It made me realize my responsibilities as a provider and gave me more confidence and ability to work with my partner.
What is your favorite movie or play?
Casablanca
What would constitute a perfect EMS crew member?
Someone I can bounce ideas off of and debrief with after a call. Someone that knows how I operate and can help a call run as smooth as possible.
What is your best kept secret?
My middle name.
What would you consider your worst habit?
I’m bad with navigating/directions. I tend to mix up my left and right turns.
Greatest inspiration in your life?
My 8th grade history teacher. She had experienced many different things and taught me that I can always learn new things and different skill sets.
What is your favorite food item?
Pizza. Bad pizza is actually still good food.
What would be considered luxury to you?
A good night sleep.
If you could meet anyone in the history of the world, who and why?
My grandfather on my mom’s side. He was a Corpsman in the Navy and was the only family I’ve had, other than myself, that’s been in healthcare.
What would your epitaph say?
“I told you I was sick.”
What is your favorite type of music?
Anything from the 60’s – 90’s.
Where would you like to grow old?
South Island New Zealand.
