Firefighter / EMT Resume Example Lake Geneva Fire Department

FIREFIGHTER / EMT

Professional Summary

Focused Medical professional versed in patient assessment, emergency care and a CPR certified instructor. Reliable and efficient with 4 years of quality performance in patient-facing. Accustomed to providing critical care in dynamic environments.

Multi-talented EMT consistently rewarded for success in planning and operational improvements. Experience in policy development and staff management procedures positively impacting overall morale and productivity.

Skills

Training program participation
Emergency management
Apparatus inspection
Fire suppression tools operations
Fire containment
Fire pump operation
Medical team collaboration
Safety and security
Emergency support
Rescue equipment mastery
Cooperative relationships
Conditions assessment
Hose connections
Firefighting activities
Community education
Equipment evaluation
Fire safety regulations knowledge
Hazard prevention
Emergency response procedures
Plans of care initiation

Patient care documentation
Team leadership
Emergency response
Triaging
Fire response rescue direction
Medical equipment usage
Human and animal evacuations
Emergency communications
File and records management
Emergency medical treatment
Trauma assessments
CPR and first aid
CPR certified
Medical response
First response services
EMS expertise
Apparatus maintenance
Ambulance driving
Verbal communication
Planning

Work History

Firefighter / EMT, 02/2016 to Current
Lake Geneva Fire Department – Lake Geneva, Wi

Educated the public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods.
Maintained a very strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision making in emergency situations.
Completed training Lake Geneva Fire Department to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
Participated in rope and decision -making for initial company operations training exercises and in-class training to improve fire and operations knowledge.
Checked all fire and life safety systems and equipment for proper placement at properties, including fire alarms, sprinkler systems and smoke detectors.
Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
Evaluated areas after containing fires to identify and suppress hot spots.
Filled fire trucks with water, sandbags and gas to maintain proper supply of materials in trucks.
Maintained close contact with dispatch to receive and share information about current fires, equipment movements and incoming personnel.
Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds and stations for proper order and condition on daily basis.
Provided station tours, pre-incident surveys and installed smoke detectors to provide fire education to public.
Performed variety of fire suppression activities at fire scenes, including laying and connecting hose, holding nozzles and directing water streams, raising and climbing ladders and using pike poles, smoke ejectors, and forcible entry tools.
Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire.
Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
Removed individuals from dangerous situations and offered emergency assistance for minor and critical concerns.
Guaranteed there were well-developed safety plans in place for safe and timely evacuations.
Prepared reports of fires, equipment and personnel.
Responded directly to approximately 400 emergency situations in 2019.
Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to ensure emergency readiness.
Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision making in emergency situations.
Performed maintenance on water tanks, fire hoses and other firefighting equipment.
Compiled and maintained variety of departmental documentation including log books, run reports, training records, reports of suspected arson, violations of fire codes or ordinances, firefighter time sheets, accident reports, and "close call" reporting.
Notified fire dispatchers to detail any difficulties encountered, request additional firefighters and obtain emergency supplies.
Assisted in salvage operations and post fire operations.
Laid out and connected hoses to fire hydrants in order to fight fires.
Cut and cleared brush, as well as dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
Supervised cleaning and maintenance of buildings, rooms, and equipment.
Frequently lifted up to 200 pounds in course of extinguishing fires and treating injured persons.
Accurately completed written and verbal reports on patient care to hospital emergency departments.
Responded to 1 hazardous materials incidents in 2019.

Reiki 2 Practitioner, 01/2015 to Current
Self Employed – Lake Geneva, Wi

Conducted individual therapy sessions.
Treated physical, mental, emotional and spiritual problems using Reiki.
Monitored clients progress in response to therapy.
Counseled clients on how to keep positive and remove negativity.
Gave unconditional love, relaxing mental/emotional wash and new energy.
Helped improve physical health and emotional well being.
Offered stress reduction and added mental clarity.

Reiki 1 Practitio, 07/2003 to 01/2015
Self Employed – Edinburgh, Scotland , UK

Volunteer Reiki level 1.
Utilized tips, tolls and techniques to boost knowledge
Spoke with clients about their medical history.
Evaluated and treated wide range of condition from headache, chronic stress, mental, emotional and sleeping problems.
Understanding communication from the body.
Treated physical, mental, emotional and spiritual problems using Reiki.
Maintained detailed and accurate case histories of patients.

Education

Reiki Master: Reiki, 2018
Loving Light Healing, LLC - Brookfield, Wi

Reiki 2 certification: Reiki 2, 2015
Reiki 2 Certification - Bloomington, Il

Reiki 2 certification: Reiki 2, 2015
Reiki 2 Certification - Bloomington, il

EMT Licesne: 05/2016
Gateway Technical College - Kenosha, WI

Firefighter 1, 2016
Gateway Technical College - Kenosha, WI

Firefighter 2, 2017
Gateway Technical College - Kenosha, Wisconsin

Certifications

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Hazardous Materials Operations certification
Wisconsin Certified Firefighter
Medical First Responder certification
NIMS certification
Awarded EMT of the year award in 2017

Kayaking, Music, cooking , swmming

I love to do outdoor activities such as kayaking, music cooking and swimming. I am also a certified Reiki Master.

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Lake Geneva Fire Department
Self Employed

School Attended

Loving Light Healing, LLC
Reiki 2 Certification
Gateway Technical College

Job Titles Held:

Firefighter / EMT
Reiki 2 Practitioner
Reiki 1 Practitio

Degrees

Reiki Master : Reiki , 2018
Reiki 2 certification : Reiki 2 , 2015
Reiki 2 certification : Reiki 2 , 2015
EMT Licesne : 05/2016
Firefighter 1 , 2016
Firefighter 2 , 2017

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