Avery McAdams
College Station,TX
Summary
Communicative Firefighter/ EMT known for first-rate mechanical aptitude and great integrity. Dependable individual dedicated to enhancing quality of life for citizens and fellow collogues through productive, safe services. Expertise in providing emergency rescue, proving treatment for injured and ill patients, performing fire suppression techniques and maintaining apparatuses and equipment. Certified in Firefighter 1 and Hazmat Awareness/ Operations paired with in-depth knowledge of multiple fire safety programs.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter
Franktown Fire Protection District
Franktown , CO
08.2021 - Current
- Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Stabilized and lifted patients with backboard and cot.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Carried, placed and extended ladders in training and in emergencies.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Inspected buildings for pre-fire plans, fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances.
- Administered first aid and conducted emergent response management.
- Performed maintenance on water tanks, fire hoses and other firefighting equipment.
- Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
EMT-B
Falck Rocky Mountain
Aurora, CO
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Communicated with dispatchers or treatment center personnel to provide information about situation, to arrange reception of victims or to receive instructions for further treatment.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Facilitated preparation and training for mass-casualty occurrences to minimize loss of life and maximize patient recovery.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Kept up with continuing education requirements to maintain certification.
- Learned new techniques to better serve patients' needs.
EMT-B
Mile High Ambulance
Englewood, CO
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Evaluated injured or ill persons to determine nature and extent of concerns.
- Cleaned and replenished vehicle daily to maintain readiness for emergency medical response.
- Followed decontamination and mandatory reporting procedures when dealing with infectious individuals.
Education
EMT Completion Certification -
Red Rocks Community College
Denver, CO12.2021
High School Diploma -
Legend High School
Parker, CO05.2021
Skills
- Detailed Reporting
- Fire Safety Regulations
- Hazard Identification
- Injury and Illness Treatment
- Prehospital Care
- Leadership
- Emergency Vehicle Driving
- Fire and Smoke Suppression Techniques
- Two-Way Radio Coordination
- Property and Environment Protection
- Active Listening
- Social Awareness
- Critical Thinking
- Learning Strategies
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Incident Command System (ICS) Software
Certification
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
- NREMT
- CO EMT-B
- FF1
- Hazmat Awareness
- Hazmat Operations
- FEMA 100, 200, 700, 907
- Wildland
Timeline
EMT-B
Falck Rocky Mountain
04.2022 - 07.2022
EMT-B
Mile High Ambulance
01.2022 - 04.2022
Firefighter
Franktown Fire Protection District
08.2021 - Current
EMT Completion Certification -
Red Rocks Community College
High School Diploma -
Legend High School
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