Sparks Medical Resources, LLC

Brian brings three decades of emergency medicine experience and leadership to fulfill the SMR mission. He completed his paramedic certification through the Bossier City Fire Training Academy and is the founding member of Sparks Medical Resources. He is a certified EMS instructor and holds an Applied Associate of Science in Paramedic Science and an Associate of General Science in Allied Health. Brian completed PA school at Louisiana State University—Health Sciences Center and was inducted into the Alpha Eta Honor Society, graduating with honors as the recipient of the program’s Outstanding Clinical Excellence Award. He continued his education at A.T. Still University of Health Sciences—Arizona School of Health Sciences and completed a Master of Science in PA Studies, majoring in clinical medicine. Brian then attended Lynchburg University’s School of PA Medicine where he graduated summa cum laude with his Doctor of Medical Science. His doctoral coursework includes completion of an emergency medicine fellowship and earning the NCCPA’s Certificate of Added Qualifications in Emergency Medicine. He is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, LSU-S Chapter’s Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, and Circle of LSU-S Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society.

As a certified tactical peramedic, Brian oversees the tactical medical support program for the Minden Police Department's Special Response Team. As a full-time PA, his current role includes serving as the lead advanced practice provider in the Minden Medical Center emergency department. Brian is a certificated fixed-wing pilot, father of three boys, and spouse of the medical director, Stacey Sparks.

Dr. Chanler serves in an adjunct role as associate medical director and subject matter expert for instructor and curriculum development. Graduating from Louisiana Tech University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, he continued his education at Louisiana State University—Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, LA. Upon graduating medical school, he completed his family medicine residency at LSU and maintains a board certification in family medicine. Dr. Chanler’s clinical experience spans over two decades in private practice, acute care hospital medicine, and emergency medicine. He has served as Minden Medical Center’s medical staff president, emergency department medical director, and EMS medical director. He is currently a staff physician in the emergency department and continues to set the standard in the practice of evidence-based medicine. Along with his wife, Jill, he is the proud father of twins and has a special interest in music theory.

Craig has an extensive and decorated career in the public safety arena. He adds over two decades of prehospital clinical experience as a paramedic and professional fire fighter. Craig is a veteran of the US Army, serving as a cavalry combat medic with overseas deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Craig’s law enforcement career began with the Shreveport Police Department before transitioning to the Shreveport Fire Department as an explosive ordinance technician and arson investigator. He maintains certification with the Louisiana POST council and provides tactical medical support as a reserve deputy sheriff with the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Department. Craig is an NAEMT TCCC, TECC, AMLS, and PHTLS instructor with a special interest in prehospital trauma management. As a testament to his devotion to professional growth, he completed an associate of nursing degree and is currently working as a registered nurse in a rural emergency department. Craig and his wife Emily, a PA in pediatric endocrinology, are both highly respected clinicians in the regional healthcare community.

Steve brings over two decades of unparalleled prehospital expertise to the SMR team. Beginning his career as an EMT and professional firefighter, Steve is driven by a commitment to career advancement and professional growth. His resume includes an extensive career in fire service and flight medicine as a flight paramedic. The challenging environment and high-pressure situations of critical care flight medicine produces practical experience that provides immeasurable value to his clinical foundation. Steve’s broad experience as a civil servant and EMS practitioner provides the breadth of knowledge that he imparts to students as a certified EMS and AHA instructor. Steve is dedicated to the SMR mission of training the next generation of emergency responders. His teaching approach is both dynamic and practical, drawing from his vast field experience to provide students with real-world insights and hands-on skills. Steve's dedication to excellence in education ensures that his students are well-prepared to meet the demands of their current and future roles.