EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Randolph Mantooth
Randolph Mantooth can move back and forth between two dramatically different worlds - one, a world of “make believe,” and the other a world as hard-core reality as it gets - and be as at home in one as the other. A working actor in television, documentaries, theater, and film for thirty-six years, Mantooth is as well known – if not better known – to firefighters, paramedics, and EMTs as the man who inspired, and continues to inspire, their careers. His role as LA County Firefighter/Paramedic Johnny Gage on the 1970s television series EMERGENCY! not only changed the lives of countless young viewers, it changed the course of his life as well. Today, thirty years and many acting roles later, he’s still known in the “fire” world as the most recognized firefighter in America. For over 20 years, Randy has spoken across the United States advocating on behalf of firefighter and Paramedic issues.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Kevin Tighe
Kevin Tighe graduated with an M.F.A. in Performing Arts from the University of Southern California. Weeks later, he appeared in “Design For Living” at the Ahmanson Theatre with Maggie Smith. On the heels of that performance, he was tagged by Jack Webb to play the role of Roy DeSoto through seven seasons of “Emergency!” Since the end of that run, his film credits include “Matewan”, “Eight Men Out”, “Newsies”, “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape”, and “I Love A Man In Uniform” the latter for which he received the “Genie” award for “Best Supporting Actor”. Theatre roles range from “Bengal Tiger at The Bagdad Zoo“ at the Mark Taper Forum to “A Skull in Connemara” at the Roundabout in New York. On television, he has appeared in numerous roles, including the slaughtered patriarch in the Hallmark production of “In Cold Blood” and the fingerless card shark in “Tales of the Crypt”. Kevin was honored to participate as a Keynote Speaker in a Celebration of 50 years of EMS, in recognition for his work on “Emergency” and its impact on the global community.
DIRECTOR
TOM PUTNAM
Tom Putnam is an award-winning director, producer, and editor who specializes in telling the stories of first responders. His past short films and features have played more than 500 film festivals, from Sundance to Cannes, been released theatrically worldwide, and have received more than 50 major awards. His Detroit firefighting documentary BURN is one of the most successful documentaries of all-time, won the Audience Award at the Tribeca Film Festival, and raised more than $250,000 of much-needed firefighting equipment through the Leary Firefighters Foundation. His upcoming projects include BURN X, for which he filmed the Detroit Fire Department over the past 10 years. He was embedded with CalFire during Southern California’s Montecito fires. His fiction films include the award-winning comedy/adventure film THE DARK DIVIDE, starring David Cross and Debra Messing, with music by The Avett Brothers and Nirvana’s Krist Novoselic. Putnam's most recent documentary, THE UNITED STATES OF INSANITY, is currently in theaters throughout the United States. BURN, THE DARK DIVIDE, and THE United States OF INSANITY all have a coveted "100% Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes. He is a graduate of the University of Southern California with degrees in Cinematic Arts and Journalism.
PRODUCER
Tonya Mantooth
A ten time Regional Emmy award winner with over 60 International Telly and ADDY awards, Tonya is a highly regarded film producer in Southern California. She began her career as an Executive Producer when she became the Director of Acquisitions for CRM Films. Tonya co-founded and was President of The Dakota Group, an award winning film and post production company in Southern California. Tonya has produced National TV Campaigns and award winning documentaries for Fortune 500 companies. In 2007, Tonya launched Mantooth Studios. Under Mantooth Films, Tonya Executive Produced four feature films, including Grave Secrets which became the pilot to the Nickelodeon Series, Dead Time Stories. In 2012, Tonya took over the San Diego International Film Festival. Today, as CEO and Artistic Director of the San Diego International Film Festival, Tonya has grown the festival over 500% and it is now considered an important stop on the festival circuit.
PRODUCER
Dr. Baxter Larmon PhD, MICP
Dr. Larmon is currently a professor of emergency medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) and Emeritus Director of the UCLA Center for Prehospital Care. He has been actively involved in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for more than 45 years. Dr. Larmon is also a prolific researcher; he has more than 100 journal publications, four textbooks, and more than 35 video productions to his name. He has won both of the premier Faculty Awards at the David Geffen School of Medicine; The Golden Apple Award and the Award for Excellence in Education.
PRODUCER
Steve P. Martin Assistant Fire Chief (Ret.) Los Angeles county fire department
Steve P. Martin is a Veteran of the United States Air Force, Steve has enjoyed a 38 year career in the Fire Service, over 30 of those years with the Los Angeles County Fire Dept. Steve graduated from the J. Michael Criley Paramedic Training Institute Harbor/UCLA in 1988 and was a certified Paramedic the next 10 years of his career. In 2001, Steve was recognized by the County of LA as the recipient of the Award of Merit as well as the County Volunteer of the Year for his introduction of the Fire Departments Public Education Program.
co-PRODUCER
Dr. RICHARD CARMONA 17th Surgeon General of the United States
Dr. Carmona began his career in medicine as a Special Forces Medic. For more than 50 years he has worked in various positions in the medical field including paramedic, a registered nurse, and trauma surgeon. Dr. Carmona has also served for over 28 years with the Pima County Sheriff’s Department in Tucson, including as deputy sheriff, detective, SWAT team leader and department surgeon. In 2002 he was confirmed by the U.S. Senate with a vote of 98-0 to be the 17th Surgeon General of the United States. Dr. Carmona is currently vice chairman of the Canyon Ranch resort and spa company, president of the non-profit Canyon Ranch Institute, and a professor at the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health at the University of Arizona. On June 16, 2010, Ross University School of Medicine named Carmona to its Board of Trustees.