Benjamin Fix
Hawthorne
Summary
Firefighter/Paramedic with extensive experience at Alachua County Fire Rescue, excelling in advanced life support and incident command. Proven ability to lead teams under pressure, ensuring operational efficiency and high-quality patient care. Skilled in fire suppression techniques and effective communication, consistently achieving optimal outcomes in emergency situations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter/Paramedic
Alachua County Fire Rescue
Gainesville
04.2023 - Current
- As a Lead Paramedic for ACFR, I am responsible for providing advanced pre-hospital emergency care, and overseeing the daily operations of assigned EMS personnel. This role combines clinical responsibilities with leadership and administrative duties to ensure high-quality patient care, team coordination, and operational efficiency.
- Prepared detailed reports concerning all activities at emergency scenes.
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
Firefighter/Paramedic
Marion County Fire Rescue
Ocala
10.2022 - 04.2023
- As a former Firefighter/Paramedic for MCFR, I was responsible for providing advanced pre-hospital emergency care and overseeing the daily operations of assigned EMS personnel while under the supervision of a suppression Captain. This role combined clinical responsibilities with leadership and administrative duties to ensure high-quality patient care, team coordination, and operational efficiency.
Education
Paramedic Certificate - Paramedicine
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL08-2022
Firefighter 1 & 2 - Firefighter
Coral Springs Regional Institute Of Public Safety
Coral Springs, FL06-2021
EMT Certification - Emergency Medical Technician
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL12-2020
High School Diploma -
Boca Raton High School
Boca Raton, FL05-2020
Skills
- Emergency medical services
- Advanced life support
- Patient assessment
- Incident command
- Fire suppression techniques
Certification
- Santa Fe College Paramedic Preceptor
- ACLS
- PHTLS
Affiliations
I run a small, cattle and swine operation with my wife supplying the beef and pork industry.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Firefighter/Paramedic
Alachua County Fire Rescue
04.2023 - Current
Firefighter/Paramedic
Marion County Fire Rescue
10.2022 - 04.2023
Paramedic Certificate - Paramedicine
Palm Beach State College
Firefighter 1 & 2 - Firefighter
Coral Springs Regional Institute Of Public Safety
EMT Certification - Emergency Medical Technician
Palm Beach State College
High School Diploma -
Boca Raton High School
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