Bouvier is the Fire Chief/Executive Chief Officer/Paramedic at Westwego Fire Department. Known nationally/internationally as a professional speaker. Careers began in 1975 as a volunteer. Served as Monsanto Fire Chief for 37 years. Coincidingly, he served New Orleans EMS 33 years and retired as Deputy Chief, serving as EMS Command for New Orleans major events Mardi Gras/Super Bowls/Hurricanes and managed the crews and appeared on the A&E Television Show NIGHTWATCH. Served as NAEMT President 2004-2006.
The recipient of major awards, 1989-NAEMT EMT of the Year, 2008-Morando Lifetime Achievement, 2019-Louisiana EMS Lifetime Achievement, - 2022 Westwego Firefighter of the Year.
Bouvier has extensive education in Fire/ EMS / Hazardous Materials and has made written contributions in 14 EMS textbooks, authored 3 video tapes and serves on the EMS World Editorial Advisory Board.