Paramedic/Firefighter Resume Example Clark County Fire Department

PARAMEDIC/FIREFIGHTER

Summary

Skills

Fire suppression work
Community education

Ladder operation
Medical response

Experience

Paramedic/Firefighter, Clark County Fire Department, June 2015-CurrentLas Vegas, NV

Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
Handled routine custodial maintenance of fire department equipment to maintain equipment, including oxygen breathing, resuscitation and apparatus equipment.
Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
Checked all equipment, including hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
Entered inspection, training, fire and emergency medical service calls into records management system.
Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance work in upkeep of fire department property.
Responded directly to residential and business emergency situations to serve community.
Maintained tools and fire vehicles, contributing to rapid response capability.
Addressed emergency calls and fire alarms using job-specific equipment, including operating pumps, aerial ladders and auxiliary equipment.
Answered emergency situations quickly and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation.
Assessed nature and extent of fire, condition of buildings, danger to adjacent buildings and water supply status to determine crew or company requirements.
Checked medications and equipment daily to ensure proper control and inventory.
Set up and operated hydraulic, pneumatic, manual and power tools in emergency situations.
Conducted search and rescue operations and quickly analyzed all medical emergencies as well as administered first aid to injured persons.
Collaborated with emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.

Paramedic, Medic West Ambulance, January 2009-June 2015Las Vegas, NV

Obtained details regarding patient by questioning family members and bystanders.
Administered CPR and other life-saving techniques on patients in cardiac arrest.
Adhered to all protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew.
Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
Transported patients from accident scenes to hospitals in emergency vehicles.
Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
Loaded patients into ambulances in preparation for transport to nearest medical center.
Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
Assessed scene on arrival to identify potential safety issues and hazards affecting first responders.
Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
Responded quickly to medical emergencies to promote best possible health outcomes.
Documented all care provided to patients into EPCR reports for submission.
Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
Treated patients suffering from variety of illnesses and ailments, including heart attacks, strokes, motor vehicle accident injuries and other medical emergencies.

Lifeguard, Bellagio Casino, March 2008-January 2009Las Vegas, NV

Kept watch over swimmers to respond quickly to distress situations.
Patrolled pool areas to identify anyone in need of assistance and provide immediate care.
Contacted emergency personnel and provided aid while waiting for further assistance.
Consistently complied with pool regulations and policies while encouraging staff to adhere to guidelines.
Maintained strong proficiency in CPR, First Aid and rescue techniques to provide optimal support to individuals in distress.
Kept equipment in good working order with frequent inspections and minor repairs.
Maintained neat and clean pool area and clean water at all times.
Monitored pool area for signs of distress and immediately moved into action when emergencies occurred to alleviate potential injuries or fatalities.
Optimized customer service by resolving issues quickly and with courteous demeanor.

Personal Care Assistant, New Life Personal Care , May 2006-February 2008Las Vegas, NV

Laundered clothing and bedding and changed linens to prevent spread of infection.
Scheduled recurring service appointments to provide client care as needed.
Transported clients to complete required tasks such as medical appointments and grocery shopping.
Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
Helped clients maintain daily living standards by assisting with personal hygiene needs.
Engaged with patients and families, providing emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living skills and adaptation to disability or illness.
Ambulated individuals with safe and effective strategies around home, public and medical locations.
Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
Performed light housekeeping duties such as, making beds, sweeping floors and sanitizing surfaces.

Education and Training

Some College (No Degree)Fire Science , , College of Southern Nevada, Las VegasNV

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Clark County Fire Department
Medic West Ambulance
Bellagio Casino
New Life Personal Care

School Attended

College of Southern Nevada

Job Titles Held:

Paramedic/Firefighter
Paramedic
Lifeguard
Personal Care Assistant

Degrees

Some College (No Degree)

Paramedic/Firefighter Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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