John Del Percio

EMT Instructor

John Del Percio is an EMT Instructor at The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education (NCOAE), where he brings a number of unique professional experiences to his role. With a background that spans from high-volume suburban 911 systems to the remote and harsh environments of McMurdo Station, Antarctica, John’s career reflects a commitment to emergency medical care in all its forms.

Originally from Youngstown, Ohio, and currently residing in the Pacific Northwest where NCOAE offers a number of trainings and courses, John’s field experience includes leading medical teams during the COVID-19 pandemic, managing acute care clinics for Afghan refugees, and overseeing EMS operations in both urban and rural settings. His skills extend to industrial firefighting, technical rescue operations, and providing prolonged casualty care in resource-limited situations.

John is a certified and nationally registered paramedic, Wilderness EMT, and Firefighter (Level Two). His passion for emergency medical services and education is fueled by his experience as a travel paramedic working across multiple systems and environments worldwide.

Outside of his professional life, John enjoys long-distance thru-hiking, international travel, and off-roading. He is inspired by the late chef, Anthony Bourdain for his incredible storytelling and unflinching honesty about life’s challenges.