March 19, 2008 MR 08-07: Sussex County Emergency Medical Services welcomes new paramedic, Sharon Wile. Sharon comes to SCEMS after many years as a State Police Trooper Medic. Sharon lives in Seaford with her daughter. Sharon holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Delaware. She enjoys several hobbies in her spare time including biking, motorcycles, scrapbooking and cake decorating.

Sussex County Emergency Medical Services also welcomes the addition of four new paramedic students. They started their training at Delaware Technical & Community College earlier this month.

Denise Helfer is a resident of Selbyville and volunteers as an EMT-B/Firefighter with Selbyville Volunteer Fire Company. She has eighteen years of experience in the home health care industry.

Michael Magathan lives in Milford. Prior to joining SCEMS, he was employed as an EMT-B/Firefighter with Selbyville Volunteer Fire Company. He also volunteers as an EMT-B in both Georgetown and Frankford.

Amy Robb is a resident of Greenwood. She volunteers with the Greenwood Fire Company as an EMTB/Firefighter. Amy has a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from the University of Delaware.

Rob Luksic lives in Lewes and serves as a Lieutenant with the Rehoboth Beach Patrol. Prior to starting his paramedic training, Rob worked as an assistant classroom teacher working with special needs children at Rehoboth Elementary School.

Following successful completion of their paramedic training, all four students will begin their career as Sussex County EMS Paramedics in the fall of 2009.

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