9+

Years of Research and Development

10

Patents Issued

5

New Products Currently in R&D

Our Mission Statement

To develop and bring to market innovative products and services that protect those individuals responsible for protecting others.

Our Philosophy & Vision

To take an innovative, thoughtful approach to solving problems for first responders, healthcare workers and others who protect our communities. We will achieve this by developing or supporting creative, useful products and bringing them to market.

The MedFire Innovations, Inc. Story

Company History

MedFire Innovations was founded by Gregory Christmas and was formally incorporated in California in 2016. MedFire was established to develop simple products that would help protect patients and patient care providers, protecting those who work in the business of protecting others. After a long career in emergency services, Christmas realized that the development of simple and easy to use products that would assist in the day-to-day operations of those working on the front lines of emergency medical services could transform safety and personal experience – so it became MedFire’s original mission to encourage development of innovative products.

Christmas’ decision to launch MedFire was heavily influenced by his decades-long career in emergency services; he had been employed as a Fire Captain – Paramedic, and during the routine processes of repetitively cleaning equipment used in the field to aid in the treatment of patients, Greg Christmas realized there was a need to provide a clean barrier between the equipment and the patients and provider. Such a barrier would reduce exposure to harmful pathogens. The challenge was to come up with a simple and effective method to provide this protective surface barrier. From that challenge, and the successful development of that device to answer that call, MedFire Innovations was born.

The development and successful patenting of our first product, our protective barrier device, Path-O-Wrap® required us to develop a successful business process from ideation to execution that we formalized into an organization (MedFire Innovations) offering that support and structure to fellow innovators. Parent company MedFire Innovations rapidly expanded to the three divisions we have today: MedFire Innovations, providing and supporting the development of market-driven products and services to medical, health, public safety, and other care environments; MedFire Jobs, an online hiring platform; and MedFire Expo, and online business marketplace to support the networking and growth of companies developing products and services withing this sector.

Born From a Single Idea….

MedFire Innovations was born from a single idea: After creating our first product, we experienced firsthand the immense value in developing key relationships and having access to strategic resources. We originally began by developing, manufacturing, and bringing to market our own innovative ideas in the form of additional products and services, then expanded our services to include helping other innovators in our market space to create their own products and devices through a custom collaboration process. MedFire has gone from our single product idea into a company that multiplied that successful business model, rapidly expanding into a diverse company focused on serving those who provide for – and protect others.
MedFire Innovations is comprised of various divisions focused on developing products, devices, and services for our company and for others. The three distinct divisions of MedFire are all tied together by a commitment to Help Those Who Are In The Business Of Helping Others. MedFire has cultivated a vast network of creative and innovative experts to help develop great ideas move from concept to tactical reality. We have created a Culture of Innovation by sharing ideas and concepts within this network of biomedical, mechanical, and electrical engineers; manufacturers; packaging experts; technical and regulatory specialists; sales and marketing professionals; and other key experts, all with one goal in mind – To Bring Innovations To Life.

Who We Are

MANAGEMENT TEAM

Gregory Christmas

President and CEO

Gregory Christmas founded MedFire Innovations, and serves the Company as the President and Chairman of the Board of Directors. He is an experienced entrepreneur with a background in private sector business and public service in emergency operations and management, and administrative management. Prior to the founding of the company, He has extensive 30 + years of experience working in the Public Safety industry, including as a Fire Captain – Paramedic in California. Mr. Christmas holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and a Master of Public Administration.

Staci Mehl

Vice President – Sales Development

Staci Mehl is a Vice President of MedFire Innovations. She has served on the Board of Directors of MedFire since 2019. Staci functioned as an independent consultant to MedFire from 2016 to the present, and is responsible for the development of product sales for the Company. Staci holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology from Texas A&M University.

Andrea Siller

Chief Bio Engineer & Consultant

Andrea Siller is our Chief Biomedical Engineer, and regulatory consultant. Andrea is passionate for helping to improve the lives of people by applying her talents and skill in design engineering. She is extremely experienced in product design and development processes, project planning and management, quality control and regulatory compliance, and business development. Andrea won the National Entrepreneur Award (Mexico) in 2017, has been a moderator on FORBES Health Panels, has a TEDx Talk, and was recognized by Vogue UK Magazine and One Young World as part of the “Game Changers” generation.

ADVISORY BOARD

Kenneth Conteen

Board Member

Mr. Conteen is a Senior Data Architect for American Airlines, an IT professional with over 25 years of experience implementing technology solutions for corporations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to startups. His expertise includes responsibility for managing and adhering to best practices for data streams and management of cloud-based software. He is an avid recreational pilot, volunteering his skills to multiple organizations including the United Blood Services organization and the Civil Air Patrol. In his work with MedFire, he leverages his broad professional knowledge of IT solutions and solutions architecting with his personal passion for search and rescue, to empower our first responders.

Christopher Cano

MPA, EMT-P

An exemplary first responder and public servant, Mr. Cano is a State of California Firefighter and certified Paramedic with over 26 years of experience. In addition to his work as a paramedic and firefighter, Chris is a ranking police lieutenant who has worked in a number of responder divisions including Internal Affairs, Training, and SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) Commander. Chris is a graduate of the Allan Hancock Fire Academy and holds a Bachelor of Science in Police Leadership and a Masters of Public Administration from University of La Verne. He is completing his PhD in in Public Administration from Walden University.

Elizabeth Cano

DNP, FNP

Ms. Cano started her career in medicine in 1991. After serving as an EMT and Paramedic, Ms. Cano proceeded to study nursing, and is now employed as an Emergency Room nurse. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing as well as a Masters degree of Family Nurse Practice (FNP) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), both from Western University of Health Science.

Yasmina Colony

Ms. Colony is an experienced graphic designer emphasizing how visual appeal can support business marketing. In addition to graphic design, she is interested in the applications of social media management and networking to support business goals. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Graphic & Web Design from the Art Institute of California.

Paul Razo

EMT-P, RT

Mr. Razo has spent decades serving in a series of highly demanding first responder roles; he is now a police officer in one of the busiest areas of the nation. He began his career-long commitment to community safety as an Emergency Medical Technician. He then went on to become a paramedic, a state certified firefighter 1, and state certified police officer. His extensive training also includes a Bachelor of Science Degree in Respiratory Therapy. For twenty years now, Mr. Razo has served on the police force while continuing to use his expertise as a paramedic and respiratory therapist. He received a Medal of Valor in 2018 for pulling a trapped person from a burning automobile.

Susan Sasaki

MMS, PA-C

Ms. Sasaki has over twenty years of experience in emergency medicine as a first responder. After beginning her career as an EMT, she trained at the Los Angeles County Paramedic Training Institute, and went on to work in both the public and private sectors. She has been employed in both the public and private sectors, working as a private paramedic as well as part of a Los Angeles County fire department. Now a Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C), Susan holds a Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medical Care from Loma Linda University, and Master of Medical Science from Saint Francis University.

Trevor Williams

Mr. Williams provides both academic and practical expertise in support of MedFire’s product development for fire professionals. After studying fire science in college, Williams attended the Fire Academy and works with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Mr. Williams is a skilled tool designer and fabricator and has designed multiple tools for both forcible, and passive entry. A humanitarian, after surviving Haiti’s 7.0 earthquake in 2010, he went on to establish Firme Foundation, a nonprofit that builds homes in Haiti for earthquake survivors.