Austin M. Papner
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Seasoned Firefighter and Paramedic with over 8 years of experience in fire suppression, advanced life support, and rescue operations. Led station operations, ensured apparatus readiness, and developed training programs as Acting Company Officer. Committed to community service and safety, consistently delivering high standards in emergency response and fire prevention while making effective decisions in high-pressure situations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter/Paramedic
Lawrenceburg Fire Department
Lawrenceburg, IN
08.2026 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls, providing ALS service, fire suppression, vehicle extrication, technical rescue.
- Entrusted with life safety, incident stabilization, and property conservation.
- Operated firefighting equipment and tools, maintaining readiness for immediate deployment.
Firefighter / Paramedic
Miami Township Fire Department
North Bend, Ohio
03.2018 - 08.2026
- Executed diverse operational assignments, including engine, ladder, ambulance, ALS intercept, water rescue, and brush/field fire operations, ensuring effective response to various emergency situations.
- On selected first-due incidents, provided radio size-ups, established initial incident objectives, initiated incident action plans, and coordinated additional resources until command resources arrived.
- Oversaw station operations, personnel, apparatus readiness, daily activities, documentation, and company-level reporting as Acting Company Officer.
- Conducted training in fireground operations, EMS procedures, and practical skills, facilitating orientation and proficiency checkoffs for new-hire personnel to ensure readiness.
- Frequently served as Acting Company Officer, overseeing station operations, personnel, apparatus readiness, daily activities, documentation, and company-level reporting.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oak Hills High School
Cincinnati, OH05-2016
Skills
- Medical treatment
- Structural firefighting
- Vehicle extrication
- Fire pump/aerial tower operation
- Emergency scene management
- Incident command system
- Rescue equipment
- Fire prevention
- Public education
- Leadership and supervision
- Technical rescue
Certification
- National Registry Paramedic
- Firefighter II
- Fire Safety Inspector
- Fire Officer I & II
- Fire & Emergency Services Instructor I & II
- Live Fire Instructor / Live Fire Instructor in Charge
- Fire Apparatus Operator / Aerial Operator
- NIMS ICS-100 / 700 / 800
- Blue card Incident commander program/8 functions of command
- Ice rescue technician
- BGSU Certified Rescue Technician Series, 2026: Rope, Swift Water, Confined Space, Vehicle, Trench & Structural Collapse
Timeline
Firefighter/Paramedic
Lawrenceburg Fire Department
08.2026 - Current
Firefighter / Paramedic
Miami Township Fire Department
03.2018 - 08.2026
High School Diploma -
Oak Hills High School