Lt. Thaddeus "Zeb" Mercer Seattle Fire Department (ret.)

Thaddeus “Zeb” Mercer is a 31-year veteran of the Seattle Fire Department. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from the University of Washington in 1980. His service for the city as a firefighter began in October of 1980 and he served as a firefighter-paramedic from 1985 to 1993. In that year he was promoted to lieutenant, assigned to the training division and tasked with the training and certification of approximately 800 EMTs. During his tenure, he became a certified “Senior EMT” instructor. His last duty assignment was as a medical services officer Lieutenant Paramedic supervising 20 paramedics in the field. Although now retired from the fire service, Lt. Mercer brings with him a vast knowledge base of practical experience, knowledge, and skill to his instruction. He is a dynamic instructor who is in high demand across the country, as well as a longtime supporter of chiropractic.