Meet The Team

Training Division Chief
David Dudding
Chief Dudding entered service with Pender EMS and Fire in 2007. He currently oversees the Training Division. He has served many roles within the agency in both operations and training. His credentials include: NC credentialed Paramedic, NC Firefighter II, NC OEMS Level II Instructor, AHA Instructor, NAEMT Instructor, and a Bachelor’s Degree in science.
Training Captain/Performance Improvement
Chris Cox
Captain Cox entered service with Pender EMS and Fire in 2011. He has served as a FTO and shift LT prior to his promotion to Captain. Captain Cox oversees the performance improvement process within the agency and also assists with EMS training. His credentials include: NC credentialed Paramedic, NC OEMS Level 2 instructor, AHA instructor, and an Associate’s Degree in science.
Training Captain
Shannon Boehmer
Captain Boehmer entered service with Pender EMS and Fire in 2013. He has served as a shift LT and special operations team leader prior to his promotion to Captain. Captain Boehmer oversees the Fire Division training and Special Operations training. His credentials include: NC Firefighter II, Fire Instructor II, NC credentialed EMT, and a Bachelor’s Degree in science.
Field Training Officer
Mckenzie Shipp
Entered service in 2015
Field Training Officer
Marti Dunn
Entered service in 2003
Field Training Officer
Lauren Pylant
Entered service in 2011
Field Training Officer
Amy Arnold
Entered service in 2012
Field Training Officer
Holly Bauer
Entered service in 2012