Tyler Bender, Education Director / Instructor
Paramedic

Matthew McBride, Instructor
Emergency Medical Technician

Matthew McBride serves as an EMT, paramedic student, firefighter, and instructor with Bender Safety & Training Corporation. With a decade of EMS experience and a strong background in both emergency response and education, he brings practical knowledge, commitment, and a passion for developing the next generation of providers.

Matthew is nationally registered as an EMT and is currently advancing his education as a paramedic student. In addition to his EMS background, he is also a firefighter and Basic Vehicle Rescue Technician. His instructor credentials include AHA CPR/BLS, Stop the Bleed, Firefighter I Instructor, allowing him to support a range of lifesaving education programs.

He has been teaching for about a year and is currently approved to teach AHA CPR/BLS and Stop the Bleed. Among the topics he teaches, Stop the Bleed stands out as one of his favorites. Matthew values education that gives students a stronger understanding of what they are learning and the confidence to apply those skills in ways that truly make a difference. His teaching style is hands on, and he enjoys demonstrating techniques in a practical, direct way that helps learners build real competence.

Matthew has served with Cameron County Ambulance Service, St. Marys Area Ambulance Service, and Emporium Volunteer Fire Department. His decision to become an instructor came from a desire to help teach the next generation and leave the profession better than he found it. That same mindset also inspired his work in EMS and public safety, rooted in a genuine desire to help others and make a meaningful impact through service.

Outside of work, Matthew notes that free time is rare while balancing the demands of paramedic school and public safety service. Even so, his strongest interest remains paramedicine and continuing to grow in the field. He also shared that he is a soon to be father and hopes to become a husband in the future, reflecting the personal values and sense of purpose he brings to both his professional and personal life.

Matthew chose to be part of Bender Safety & Training Corporation to help guide and teach the next generation of providers. He is especially connected to the mission of serving rural communities, describing it as deeply personal because it is the place where he was born and raised. His perspective reflects the importance of building strong local responders and educators who understand the unique needs of the communities they serve.

His personal motto captures that steady, service minded approach: “Don't Expect you're going to change the world, if you can make one change and have it stick thats what truly matters.”