Katherine Hannon
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Confident Firefighter works effectively as part of cohesive team. Highly trained individual with great mechanical aptitude and background in medical response and fire suppression. Handles issues quickly and resolves conflicts successfully. Highly motivated Firefighter with in-depth knowledge of safely suppressing fires. Thinks quickly under pressure and remains calm in stressful situations. Offering 9 years of experience in efficiently responding to fire and EMS alarms. Proficient performing emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Fire Fighter
Thornton Fire Department
01.2024 - Current
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Participated in community outreach programs to raise awareness of fire prevention and safety measures.
- Assisted in prevention of fires through public education programs.
EMT-Basic
BUDS AMBULANCE SERVICE
01.2015 - 01.2024
- Administer first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings
- Perform emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures, such as stomach suction, airway management, or heart monitoring, during ambulance ride
- Observe, record, and report to physician the patient's condition or injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs or treatment
- Assess nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures
- Communicate with dispatchers or treatment center personnel to provide information about situation, to arrange reception of victims, or to receive instructions for further treatment
- Comfort and reassure patients
- Decontaminate ambulance interior following treatment of patient with infectious disease and report case to proper authorities.
Emergency Medical Technician
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
01.2018 - 10.2022
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
Professional Firefighter
Posen Fire Department
04.2017 - 05.2018
- Search burning buildings to locate fire victims
- Administer first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation to injured persons
- Dress with equipment such as fire resistant clothing and breathing apparatus
- Drive and operate fire fighting vehicles and equipment
- Lay hose lines and connect them to water supplies
- Collaborate with police to respond to accidents, disasters, and arson investigation calls
- Take action to contain hazardous chemicals that might catch fire, leak, or spill
- Prepare written reports that detail specifics of fire incidents
- Inform and educate the public on fire prevention
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
Head Coach
Chicago Jr's Volleyball Club
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Provide training direction, encouragement, motivation, and nutritional advice to prepare athletes for games, competitive events, or tours
- Plan, organize, and conduct practice sessions
- Plan and direct physical conditioning programs that will enable athletes to achieve maximum performance
- Teach instructional courses and advise students
- Adjust coaching techniques, based on the strengths and weaknesses of athletes
- Keep abreast of changing rules, techniques, technologies, and philosophies relevant to their sport
- Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of opposing teams to develop game strategies.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments
Education
Associate of Science - Mortuary Science And Embalming
Worsham College of Mortuary Science
Wheeling, IL09.2024
FireFighter II -
Posen Fire Academy
Posen, IL02.2017
Paramedic -
SIlver Cross Hospital Paramedic Program
New Lenox, IL05.2016
CNA -
Choicago Pulse CPR- CNA Program
Chicago, IL04.2015
Completed coursework towards Nursing -
Concordia University Chicago
River Forest, IL01.2015
EMT - Basic -
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL08.2014
High School Diploma -
Queen Of Peace
Burbank, IL05.2013
Skills
- Fire suppression
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Emergency Response
- Medical Response
- Emergency support
- Relationship building and management
- Physical and endurance training
- Skills workshops
- Motivational Leadership
- Sanitation Procedures
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Grief counseling
- Pathology understanding
Timeline
Emergency Fire Fighter
Thornton Fire Department
01.2024 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
01.2018 - 10.2022
Professional Firefighter
Posen Fire Department
04.2017 - 05.2018
EMT-Basic
BUDS AMBULANCE SERVICE
01.2015 - 01.2024
Head Coach
Chicago Jr's Volleyball Club
01.2015 - 06.2015
Associate of Science - Mortuary Science And Embalming
Worsham College of Mortuary Science
FireFighter II -
Posen Fire Academy
Paramedic -
SIlver Cross Hospital Paramedic Program
CNA -
Choicago Pulse CPR- CNA Program
Completed coursework towards Nursing -
Concordia University Chicago
EMT - Basic -
College of Lake County
High School Diploma -
Queen Of Peace
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