Basim Abu-Hamid
Trainer
Basim is driven by an enduring passion for public service and emergency response. Having started as an Emergency Medical Technician in 1985, he served as an A.L.S. Paramedic and later became a certified Police Officer and Firefighter at the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety. Over 12 years, he took on various roles, including Police Field Training Officer and Hostage Negotiator. In 2004, he transitioned to the Dept. of Defense as a counter-terrorism consultant, showcasing his commitment to global security. Basim's career has been marked by versatility, dedication, and a continuous pursuit of excellence in emergency response and public safety.
Biography
Basim has served the role of public emergency service provider since he became an Emergency Medical Technician in 1985 following his enlistment in the U.S.A.F. After completing paramedic school, he worked as an A.L.S. Paramedic on a 911 ambulance for Santa Clara County in California from 1988-1992. He still maintains his paramedic certification to this day.
In 1992 Basim joined the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety where he worked for 12 years as a full-time Public Safety Officer (PSO). The City of Sunnyvale provides both Police and Fire services and Basim was certified as a Police Officer and Firefighter while also maintaining his Paramedic certification. At Sunnyvale he worked specialty assignments which included Police Field Training Officer (FTO), Hostage Negotiator and Gang Task Force in the Patrol Division and Aerial Truck Operator / Firefighter / Engineer and EMS Instructor in the Fire Division.
In 2004, Basim went to work for the Dept. of Defense (D.O.D. - Dept. of the Army) as an overseas (E.M.E.A.) counter-terrorism consultant as a result of the demand for various skill sets following 9/11. He also has worked overseas in various assignments as a Team Leader in Kidnap/Ransom Consulting and Executive Protection. He has done Risk Assessments domestically and internationally for various vertical markets and has returned to various sites to conduct probe/penetration tests for vulnerabilities.