Anthony C. Hoard
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Dynamic career as a fire paramedic up to the rank of paramedic field chief with a strong focus on incident command and crisis management. Successfully directed ambulance operations to enhance service delivery and safety standards, resulting in significant improvements in emergency response efficiency and patient care outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Paramedic - Paramedic Field Chief
Chicago Fire Department
Chicago, USA
11.2003 - Current
- Elevated service delivery and safety standards by managing ambulance operations effectively.
- Improved team performance through leadership of patient care initiatives for over a decade as paramedic in charge.
- Ensured seamless support operations by overseeing logistics for MRU/EMS in Platoon 3.
- Streamlined processes by coordinating logistics for EMS within Platoon 5.
- Assumed role of paramedic field chief to oversee ambulance operations since March 2025.
- Performed manpower management as 4412-A to meet daily operational demands.
- Responded to other operational directives from the ADCP efficiently.
Education
PARAMEDICINE -
Riverside Hospital
Kankakee, IL01-1995
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN-A -
Malcolm X College
Chicago, IL01-1994
GENERAL STUDIES -
Gordon Hubbard High School
Chicago, IL06-1992
Skills
- Emergency response
- Mass casualty response
- Trauma care
- Incident command
- Crisis management
- Safety equipment checks
- Medical records
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Decision making
- Conflict resolution
- Risk management
- Regulatory compliance
- Critical decision-making skills
References
Available upon request
Leadership Experience
- EMS Preceptor - Region XI/ University of Chicago Hospital Resource Center
- ICS 300-400 Incident Command and General Staff, 2013
- NIMS IS-00200.a, 2008
- NIMS IS-00100.a, 2008
- NIMS IS 00700, 2006
Communication Skills
Proficient in both verbal and written communication techniques.
Affiliations
- Director Of Football for the Evergreen Park Stallions Youth Football Program
Accomplishments
- Paramedic Valor Award Winner for the Chicago Fire Department
Timeline
Fire Paramedic - Paramedic Field Chief
Chicago Fire Department
11.2003 - Current
PARAMEDICINE -
Riverside Hospital
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN-A -
Malcolm X College
GENERAL STUDIES -
Gordon Hubbard High School