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Andrew Fliehr

Firefighter/EMT-B
Eau Claire,WI

Summary

Results-driven military veteran (Staff Sergeant) and Firefighter/EMT with a strong background in tactical operations, risk mitigation, and emergency management. Led teams in high-threat environments, including overseas deployments and domestic crisis response (e.g., Afghan refugee resettlement). Adept at fire suppression, Advanced Life Support (ALS), strategic planning, and conflict de-escalation. Combines military discipline with hands-on EMS experience to excel in dynamic security or public safety roles.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
4053
4053
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Firefighter/EMT-Basic

Chippewa Fire District
08.2023 - Current
  • Respond to 200+ medical emergencies, 6 structure fires, and 10 vehicle accidents, providing triage, ALS/BLS care, and fire suppression across 160 sq. miles (16K+ population).
  • Conducted patient assessments, administered emergency medical care, and transported patients to medical facilities in compliance with established protocols.

Top Secret Protective Service Officer

Securitas Critical Infrastructure Services (Top-Secret Security)
10.2022 - 08.2023
  • Top Secret protective service officer responsible for highly sensitive controlled facilities and Emergency Responses through the utilization of high-vigilance, CCTV, and alarm monitoring.

Security Forces

Air Force
11.2015 - 08.2022

Battle Captain | SW Asia | 2021–2022

  • Led base defense and convoy operations in hostile environments; authored OPORDs/SOPs for 50+ personnel.

Operations Flight Chief | JB MDL | 2020–2021

  • Security response force supervisor during Operation Allied Refuge (Afghan withdrawal). Led responses for 200+ medical and security emergencies for 30K+ Afghan refugees.
  • Established security for Protection Level 2 flight line with 45 staged aircraft, 47K personnel, and 42K Base acres.

Base Defense Operations Command | Kirtland AFB | 2018–2020

  • Commanded 37 patrols securing $8.3B in assets, including worlds largest munitions storage.
  • Piloted training program for 30+ troops, crafted new training material, and actualized annual plan.

Access Controller | Kirtland AFB | 2016–2018

Battle Captain

Security Forces, United States Air Force
12.2021 - 08.2022
  • Controlled and secured terrain inside and outside military installations.
  • Defended from hostile forces utilizing individual and team tactical movements, deadly force, and battle procedures.
  • Developed and written Operation Plan Orders (OPORDs) and Standardized Operating Procedures (SOPs) for bare base security and convoy operations.

Operations Flight Chief

Security Forces, United States Air Force
11.2020 - 12.2021
  • Security response force supervisor during Operation Allied Refuge (Afghan withdrawal). Led responses for 200+ medical and security emergencies for 30K+ Afghan refugees.
  • Established a high level of morality, welfare, discipline, and training for troops, to ensure the excellent security of Protection Level 2 flight line with 45 staged aircraft, 47K personnel, and 42K Base acres.

Base Defense Operations Controller

Security Forces, United States Air Force
11.2018 - 11.2020
  • Commanded 37 patrols securing $8.3B in assets, including worlds largest munitions storage, 23K personnel, and active civilian and military flight lines.
  • Piloted training program for 30+ troops, crafted new training material, and actualized annual plan.

Installation Security Forces

Security Forces, United States Air Force
06.2016 - 11.2018

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Fire Medic

Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire, WI
12-2025

Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic Technician

Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire, WI
12-2025

Skills

  • Strategic Planning

  • De-escalation Techniques

  • Technical Writing

  • Incident Command Systems

  • Leadership & Supervisory

  • Microsoft Offices

  • Fire suppression

  • Hazardous Materials

  • Personnel Training

Training

  • NREMT & WI EMT License
  • Firefighter II Certification
  • AHA CPR Certification

Timeline

Firefighter/EMT-Basic

Chippewa Fire District
08.2023 - Current

Top Secret Protective Service Officer

Securitas Critical Infrastructure Services (Top-Secret Security)
10.2022 - 08.2023

Battle Captain

Security Forces, United States Air Force
12.2021 - 08.2022

Operations Flight Chief

Security Forces, United States Air Force
11.2020 - 12.2021

Base Defense Operations Controller

Security Forces, United States Air Force
11.2018 - 11.2020

Installation Security Forces

Security Forces, United States Air Force
06.2016 - 11.2018

Security Forces

Air Force
11.2015 - 08.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Fire Medic

Chippewa Valley Technical College

Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic Technician

Chippewa Valley Technical College
Andrew FliehrFirefighter/EMT-B
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