Occupation: Paramedic and Training Officer
Company: The Guam Fire Department
Born: Tamuning, Guam
Education:
Coursework in Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, School of EMS (2022)
AD in Air Transportation, Community College of the Air Force (2015)
MPA, University of Guam (2000)
BS in Public Administration, University of Guam (1998)
Certifications:
Chief Training Officer, Center for Public Safety Excellence (2024-2027); Chief EMS Officer, Center for Public Safety Excellence (2024-2027); The Institution of Fire Engineers (2024-2025); Licensed Paramedic, National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician (2022-Present); Level I/II Instructor, National Association of Emergency Medical Services Educators (2022-Present); Fire Officer III, National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (2022-Present); Fire Inspector II, National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (2022-Present); Fire Instructor II, National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (2018-Present); Pediatric Advance Life Support, American Heart Association (2018-Present); Advance Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association (2016-Present); Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (2004-Present)
Career:
Fire Lieutenant, Guam Fire Department (2023-Present)
Training Officer, Paramedic, Guam Fire Department (2018-Present)
With, Guam Fire Department (33 Years)
Career Related:
Emergency Medical Services Adjunct Faculty, Guam Community College (2019-Present)
Military:
Senior Master Sergeant (Retired), U.S. Air Force (2023); With, U.S. Air Force (2011-2023); Sergeant, Healthcare Specialist, Combat Medic, Guam Army National Guard (2008-2011); Sergeant, Infantryman, U.S. Army (1982-1991)
Civic:
With, American Red Cross; With, American Heart Association; With, Make-A-Wish Foundation; With, Toys for Tots; With, United Service Organizations; With, Parent Teachers Organization; With, The Salvation Army Corps Community; With, Guam AmeriCorps; With, Center for Public Safety Excellence; State Data Manager, National Emergency Medical Services Information Systems; With, Emergency Medical Services for Children
Achievements:
The first licensed paramedic in Guam, holding registry number 001 with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians; Chief Training Officer Designation; Chief Emergency Medical Services Officer Designation; Retired Senior Master Sergeant
Awards:
Recipient, Distinguished Service Award (2024); Honoree, Paramedic of the Year (2023); Recipient, Life Saving Award (2020); Recipient, Non-commissioned Officer Quarterly Award (2019); Recipient, Distinguished Unit of the Year Award (2018); Honoree, Advance Emergency Medical Technician of the Year (2018); Honoree, Advance Emergency Medical Technician of the Year (2017); Two-time Recipient, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic of the Year, Guam Fire Department
Memberships:
Member, Institution of Fire Engineers; Member, National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians; Member, National Association of Emergency Medical Services Educators; Member, International Association of Fire Chiefs; Member, International Fire Service Training Association; Member, United States National Fire Academy; Member, National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications; Health and Medical Preparedness Officer, National Association of Emergency Medical Services State Officials; Certified Fire Investigator, International Association of Arson Investigators
Religion:
Catholic
Family:
Son of Angel Reyes Llagas, Sr. and Marcelina Borja Llagas Borja Llagas
Married: Charlene Rose Guerrero Llagas
Children: Adrianne Tiffany Guerrero-Llagas; Angela Clementina Guerrero-Llagas; Jonathan Guerrero
Grandchildren: Amias Jace Llagas Cruz; Amelio Jax Llagas Cruz; Alora Rose Llagas Cruz; Ayda Marcelina Llagas Cruz; Mykio Atlas Lanada; Joshua & Cadence
Five Siblings
Hobbies:
Photography; Delving into Artificial Intelligence; Running; Weightlifting; Computer Repair; Spending time with Grandchildren; Yardwork; Reading
Biography Sources:
Two-time Nominee, Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
Inductee, Who’s Who in American College (2000)
Inductee, Who’s Who in American College (1999)