Benjamin Kastern
Summary
I am a hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to join a motivated and growing Fire Department. I am ready to help team achieve company goals. I am a detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. I aim to maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. I am a Committed Firefighter/Paramedic offering proven history of exercising strong judgment in high-pressure situations. Skilled in patient needs assessment and critical care. Detail-oriented and compassionate with the willingness to continue to grow and challenge myself to become the best version of myself I can be.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter Paramedic (Shift Lead)
City Of Whitewater Fire Department
01.2015 - Current
- Firefighter and Paramedic Responding to fire and medical emergencies for the community of Whitewater and surrounding townships.
- Prepare and maintain apparatus and station for readiness throughout the day
- Work on several fundraisers for Whitewater Fire department
- Work with the community to teach public safety in emergency situations
Firefighter Paramedic
South Shore Fire Department
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Provide Emergency care either Fire or EMS in nature to the community members within the service area of South Shore Fire Department.
Firefighter Paramedic
Western Lakes Fire District
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Work as a part time firefighter/paramedic to service the communities that the Western Lakes Fire District protects with fire and ems support.
- Maintain the station such as cleaning and any maintenance that needs to be done.
- Teaching public education to schools and others with in the communities.
- Volunteering at any fundraisers and events the Western Lakes District take part in.
Head Lifeguard
Whitewater Aquatic & Fitness Center
02.2013 - 06.2018
- Enhanced swimmer safety by enforcing pool rules and regulations consistently.
- I worked at the Aquatic center for 5 years. 1 of those years as a Lead lifeguard, then a Head lifeguard.
- Water safety instructor, taught swim lessons for 3 years
- Front desk worker, helping customers with the day to day things. Also organizing parties and groups.
- Fitness supervisor and instructor. Watched over weight room to make sure no one was hurting themselves or others and helping customers with varies obstacles in their fitness goals. As well as ran and coordinated a boot camp class for the public and members.
Lifeguard
University Of Whitewater WI
06.2015 - 08.2017
- I would guard students and faculty that would come in for open swim.
- I would also during the summers guard large numbers of people who would come in for Summer camps that the University would have.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
University of Whitewater WI
Paramedic License (NREMT And State) -
Mercy Health Paramedic Program
Janesville, WI09.2020
Associate of Science - Fire Protection Technician
Blackhawk Technical College
Janesville, WI05.2019
High School Diploma -
Whitewater High School
Whitewater, WI06.2014
Skills
- Firefighting Activities
- Rescue Equipment Use
- Fire Pump Operation
- Community Education
- Emergency Response
- Apparatus Inspection
- Fire Suppression Tools Operations
- Emergency Medical Treatment
- Public Education
- Fire Prevention
- Firefighting
- Personnel Management
- Leadership and Supervision
Certification
Firefighter 1
Firefighter 2
Firefighter MPO
State of Wisconsin Paramedic
Timeline
Firefighter Paramedic
South Shore Fire Department
02.2021 - 02.2022
Firefighter Paramedic
Western Lakes Fire District
01.2018 - 01.2021
Lifeguard
University Of Whitewater WI
06.2015 - 08.2017
Firefighter Paramedic (Shift Lead)
City Of Whitewater Fire Department
01.2015 - Current
Head Lifeguard
Whitewater Aquatic & Fitness Center
02.2013 - 06.2018
No Degree - General Studies
University of Whitewater WI
Paramedic License (NREMT And State) -
Mercy Health Paramedic Program
Associate of Science - Fire Protection Technician
Blackhawk Technical College
High School Diploma -
Whitewater High School
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