Bruce Krauter calls his 42 years as a paramedic 'challenging' but 'rewarding'

Bruce Krauter says no matter how many challenges he faced in his career he's proud of his contributions and the people he worked with.

The EMS chief is retiring next February after leading the Windsor-Essexemergency medical services department for 10 years.

"My career has been rich and rewarding, and I have decided that I can now move on to the next chapter," said Krauterin a news release, who has been a paramedic for 42 years.

"I have full confidence Essex-Windsor EMS is and will be in good hands and is ready for the next chapter."

Krauter spoke to Windsor Morning's NavNanwaon Monday andreflected on his career.

Essex County Warden Hilda MacDonald, in a media release, thanked Krauter.

"Replacing someone with Chief Krauter's experience, passion, commitment and drive will be challenging, but in his typical fashion, he is making it as easy as possible for us," MacDonald said.

WATCH |EMS chief says progress made on plan to fix ambulance emergency

EMS chief says progress made on plan to fix ambulance emergency

2 years ago

Duration 5:36

Essex-Windsor EMS chief Bruce Krauter says that meetings have been held and solutions are being put forward to solve chronic issues with the availability of ambulances in Windsor-Essex.