Andrew Pennington

Work History

York Area United Fire Rescue

06.2019 - Current

Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
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.
Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Operated hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment.

York Regional EMS

04.2018 - 06.2019

Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.

White Rose Ambulance

04.2017 - 04.2018

Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.

B and R Tool and Die

03.2012 - 04.2017

Monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.

Cameron County Ambulance Service

01.2009 - 04.2017

Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.