Western Nevada College President Dr. Vincent Solis, left, speaks at a small graduation ceremony for the colleges first paramedic students, in Carson City, Nev., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum Fueled by RAD

Graduate Jerry Sanchez watches a video presentation during a small ceremony as the Western Nevada College paramedic program graduates its first cohort of 11 students, in Carson City, Nev., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum Fueled by RAD

Western Nevada College Paramedic Instructor Terry Mendez, left, congratulates Joshua Adams during a graduation ceremony for the first cohort of the paramedic program, in Carson City, Nev., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum Fueled by RAD

The first graduating class of the Western Nevada College paramedic program pose for photos following a small ceremony, in Carson City, Nev., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Back row, from left, Joshua Adams, Kraig Palmer, Anthony Abaun, Paul White, Jerry Sanchez and front row, from left, Instructor Terry Mendez, Josef Almeida, Melissa Fraguela, Megan Jackson, Sarah Minkle and Heather Midkiff-Alexander. Not pictured is Connor Nicholas. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum Fueled by RAD

Western Nevada College President Dr. Vincent Solis, left, talks with Dr. Dale Carrison before a small graduation ceremony for the colleges first paramedic students, in Carson City, Nev., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum Fueled by RAD

Western Nevada College paramedic program graduate Anthony Abuan talks with family members before a small ceremony, in Carson City, Nev., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum Fueled by RAD

The Western Nevada College paramedic program graduates its first cohort of 11 students in a small ceremony, in Carson City, Nev., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum Fueled by RAD

Western Nevada College paramedic graduate Joshua Adams signs a commemorative plaque before a small ceremony, in Carson City, Nev., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum Fueled by RAD

Western Nevada College Paramedic Instructor Terry Mendez speaks at a small graduation ceremony for the colleges first cohort, in Carson City, Nev., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum Fueled by RAD

Western Nevada College paramedic graduate Anthony Abuan listens to a speaker during a small ceremony, in Carson City, Nev., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum Fueled by RAD

Western Nevada College paramedic graduate Josef Almeida listens to a speaker during a small ceremony, in Carson City, Nev., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum Fueled by RAD

Western Nevada College paramedic graduate Kraig Palmer listens to a speaker during a small ceremony, in Carson City, Nev., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum Fueled by RAD

Western Nevada College paramedic graduate Megan Jackson listens to a speaker during a small ceremony, in Carson City, Nev., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum Fueled by RAD

Graduate Jerry Sanchez watches a small ceremony as the Western Nevada College paramedic program graduates its first cohort of 11 students, in Carson City, Nev., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum Fueled by RAD

Western Nevada College paramedic graduate Joshua Adams listens to a speaker during a small ceremony, in Carson City, Nev., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum Fueled by RAD

Western Nevada College paramedic program graduates its first cohort of 11 students in a small ceremony, in Carson City, Nev., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum Fueled by RAD

Western Nevada College paramedic graduate Paul White listens to a speaker during a small ceremony, in Carson City, Nev., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum Fueled by RAD

Western Nevada College Vice President of Finance Dr. Kyle Dalpe-Provost speaks at a paramedic graduation ceremony, in Carson City, Nev., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum Fueled by RAD

Western Nevada College paramedic program graduates its first cohort of 11 students in a small ceremony, in Carson City, Nev., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum Fueled by RAD

Dr. Dale Carrison speaks at a Western Nevada College paramedic graduation ceremony, in Carson City, Nev., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum Fueled by RAD

Dr. Dale Carrison speaks at a Western Nevada College paramedic graduation ceremony, in Carson City, Nev., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum Fueled by RAD

Western Nevada College paramedic graduate Josef Almeida listens to a speaker during a small ceremony, in Carson City, Nev., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum Fueled by RAD

Western Nevada College paramedic graduate Melissa Fraguela listens to a speaker during a small ceremony, in Carson City, Nev., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum Fueled by RAD

Western Nevada College paramedic graduate Heather Midkiff-Alexander listens to a speaker during a small ceremony, in Carson City, Nev., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum Fueled by RAD

Western Nevada College paramedic graduate Sarah Minkle speaks during a small ceremony, in Carson City, Nev., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum Fueled by RAD

Western Nevada College paramedic graduate Sarah Minkle speaks during a small ceremony, in Carson City, Nev., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum Fueled by RAD

Instructor Terry Mendez watches a video presentation as Western Nevada College graduates its first cohort of 11 paramedic students in a small ceremony, in Carson City, Nev., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum Fueled by RAD

Instructor Terry Mendez congratulates Western Nevada College paramedic graduate Jerry Sanchez during a small ceremony, in Carson City, Nev., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum Fueled by RAD

Western Nevada College officials congratulate paramedic graduate Jerry Sanchez in a small ceremony, in Carson City, Nev., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum Fueled by RAD

Instructor Terry Mendez congratulates Western Nevada College paramedic graduate Megan Jackson during a small ceremony, in Carson City, Nev., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum Fueled by RAD

Western Nevada College officials congratulate paramedic graduate Megan Jackson in a small ceremony, in Carson City, Nev., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum Fueled by RAD

Instructor Terry Mendez congratulates Western Nevada College paramedic graduate Melissa Fraguela during a small ceremony, in Carson City, Nev., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum Fueled by RAD

Instructor Terry Mendez congratulates Western Nevada College paramedic graduate Heather Midkiff-Alexander during a small ceremony, in Carson City, Nev., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum Fueled by RAD

Instructor Terry Mendez congratulates Western Nevada College paramedic graduate Anthony Abuan during a small ceremony, in Carson City, Nev., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum Fueled by RAD

Instructor Terry Mendez congratulates Western Nevada College paramedic graduate Sarah Minkle during a small ceremony, in Carson City, Nev., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum Fueled by RAD

Instructor Terry Mendez congratulates Western Nevada College paramedic graduate Josef Almeida during a small ceremony, in Carson City, Nev., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum Fueled by RAD

Western Nevada College officials congratulate paramedic graduate Josef Almeida in a small ceremony, in Carson City, Nev., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum Fueled by RAD

Instructor Terry Mendez congratulates Western Nevada College paramedic graduate Paul White during a small ceremony, in Carson City, Nev., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum Fueled by RAD

Western Nevada College officials congratulate paramedic graduate Paul White in a small ceremony, in Carson City, Nev., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum Fueled by RAD

Instructor Terry Mendez congratulates Western Nevada College paramedic graduate Kraig Palmer during a small ceremony, in Carson City, Nev., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum Fueled by RAD

Instructor Terry Mendez congratulates Western Nevada College paramedic graduate Kraig Palmer during a small ceremony, in Carson City, Nev., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum Fueled by RAD

Western Nevada College officials congratulate paramedic graduate Kraig Palmer in a small ceremony, in Carson City, Nev., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum Fueled by RAD

Western Nevada College officials congratulate paramedic graduate Joshua Adams in a small ceremony, in Carson City, Nev., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum Fueled by RAD