Alek Seers
Crystal City,MO
Summary
With 13 years of experience in busy rural EMS systems, I have worked as an EMT, Paramedic, and Paramedic Critical Care professional. I recently expanded my skill set by completing additional education at the St. Louis County Fire Academy in 2021, where I obtained my Fire 1 & 2 certifications. Since 2022, I have been dedicated to serving as a firefighter paramedic. Throughout my career, I have accumulated over 11 years of invaluable experience as a paramedic, enabling me to confidently handle diverse medical emergencies and deliver exceptional care to those in need.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter Paramedic
Valley Park Fire Protection District
05.2021 - Current
- Working as a firefighter paramedic
- Responding to both fire related as well as EMS calls.
Part Time Firefighter
Hillsboro Fire Protection District
05.2021 - Current
- Perform fire suppression, as well as EMS and rescue services
- This District handles approximately 1200 911 calls per year, and is a combination paid volunteer district.
Paramedic
Valle Ambulance District
04.2014 - Current
- Primarily working as a 911 paramedic with a busy ambulance district covering a large rural area of southern Jefferson County
- Due to the size of the coverage area it necessitates an understanding as well as ability to perform more advanced treatments and use of specialized equipment
- This includes RSI, IV pumps, Ventilators including CPAP, BiPap, with multiple modes of ventilation
- Occasional critical care transports that requires CVP and arterial line monitoring, along with maintaining sedation, pain management on an already intubated patient.
EMT/Paramedic
Washington County Ambulance District
03.2011 - 08.2017
- Initially held the position of EMT later obtaining certification as a Paramedic
- This is a large, and busy district covering approximately 762 square miles with a mix of 911 and emergency/non emergency interfacility transfers
- Call volume at the time were approximately 4000 per year with 2-3 ambulances depending on staffing levels at the time
- Response times as well as transport times frequently were greater than 25 minutes with transport times averaging closer to 60 minutes to St
- Louis area hospitals
- Extended transport times, and limited cellular service required a large degree of autonomy when treating patients.
Education
IHM Academy of EMS - 2500 Abbott Pl
St. Louis, MOSt. Louis County Fire Academy
St. Louis, MO05.2021
Valle Ambulance District - 12363 Business 21
03.2019
IHM Academy of EMS - 2500 Abbott Pl
St. Louis, MO01.2013
High School Diploma -
Lindbergh High School
Saint Louis, MO05.2005
Timeline
Firefighter Paramedic
Valley Park Fire Protection District
05.2021 - Current
Part Time Firefighter
Hillsboro Fire Protection District
05.2021 - Current
Paramedic
Valle Ambulance District
04.2014 - Current
EMT/Paramedic
Washington County Ambulance District
03.2011 - 08.2017
St. Louis County Fire Academy
Valle Ambulance District - 12363 Business 21
IHM Academy of EMS - 2500 Abbott Pl
IHM Academy of EMS - 2500 Abbott Pl
High School Diploma -
Lindbergh High School
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