The Jackson Parish Ambulance Service District (JPASD) shines the “Employee Spotlight” this month on Paramedic / RN, Robert Woods. With a career expanding over 3 decades, Robert first embarked on his EMS journey in 1989 after years of dedicated service in surrounding areas. 

Robert made the pivotal decision to join JPASD in 2006, where he continued to make a significant impact on the lives of others in need of urgent medical care. His unwavering dedication to care for others in their time of need has been evident during his EMS career. In 2023 he responded to 456 calls to provide medical aid to others in need of assistance. 

Having served on a multitude of natural disasters and hurricane deployments through the state and FEMA levels, he had also served previously in a Supervisory capacity for JPASD until he decided to return to college to further his education. In October 2023, Robert achieved another milestone in his career when he graduated from the Registered Nursing Program at Tyler Junior College. This accomplishment not only further solidified his expertise but opened up new avenues for him to continue making a difference in the lives of others. 

Beyond his professional endeavors, Robert shares his life with his loving wife of four years, Allye Woods, and his is the proud father of two children and one cherished grandchild. 

Despite his demanding schedule, Robert makes time for his passions of traveling to new destinations, cooking new recipes and watching sporting events. He has also successfully ventured in entrepreneurship as a proud business owner of an online sports memorabilia shop. 

Thank you Robert for your exemplary dedication and compassion to JPASD and your community.