David Hesselmeyer is a 17-year veteran of emergency services. He holds certifications as a firefighter, rescue technician, paramedic, instructor and Executive Emergency Manager. In addition, he earned a master's of public administration from East Carolina University. Hesselmeyer is the owner of On Target Preparedness, LLC (OTP), which contracts with various agencies to assist in risk assessments, disaster plan writing, plan revision, exercise development, grant writing, etc. He currently serves with Buies Creek Fire Rescue and Harnett County EMS. He can be contacted at [email protected] or by visiting his website at www.ontargetprep.com.