Benjamin Kent
Clinton,ME
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in team leadership with a talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and a results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals. Paramedic well-versed in patient assessment and emergency care. Reliable and efficient with 22 years of quality performance in patient-facing situations. Accustomed to providing critical care in dynamic environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Upper Kennebec Valley Ambulance
03.2024 - Current
- Full-Time
Firefighter/Paramedic
Augusta Fire Dept.
05.2018 - Current
- Full-Time
Paramedic
Northern Light Ambulance SVH Division
02.2024 - 03.2025
- Per Diem
Firefighter/EMT/Paramedic
Marion County Fire Rescue
04.2009 - 04.2018
- Full-Time
Firefighter/EMT
Palatka Fire Dept.
04.2006 - 04.2009
- Full-Time
Education
Associate of Science - Firefighter 1 & 2, EMT Basic
First Coast Technical Institute
St Augustine, FLAssociate of Science - Paramedic
Florida Medical Training Institute
Jacksonville, FLB.S. - Fire Administration: Emergency Management
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA01.2028
A.A. - Accounting
Kennebec Valley Community College
Fairfield, ME01.2024
Skills
- Documentation and reporting
- Advanced life support
- Critical decision-making skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient management
- Emergency management
- Emergency response
- Incident command
Accomplishments
- Achieved 100% compliance by introducing iPads for medical reporting and billing for Augusta Fire.
- Achieved 100% billed reports for the years 2023 and 2024 for Augusta Fire after being in a deficit for 2022.
- Achieved 100% digitization of daily checklists and report paperwork by introducing iPads to each front line apparatus within the department.
- Achieved zero RTP's (Return to Providers) from our billing company through compliance with accuracy and efficiency in report paperwork collection and documentation..
Certification
- Paramedic- Maine (#29967) Expires 2026-06
- Paramedic- Florida (#523379) Expires 2026-12
- EMT- Florida (#519987) Expires 2026-12
- ACLS Provider expires 2026-03
- BLS Provider expires 2026-03
- FEMA: ICS 100,200, 700, 800
- Pro-board- Fire Instructor 1/2 Firefighter 2 Airport Firefighter
Timeline
Paramedic
Upper Kennebec Valley Ambulance
03.2024 - Current
Paramedic
Northern Light Ambulance SVH Division
02.2024 - 03.2025
Firefighter/Paramedic
Augusta Fire Dept.
05.2018 - Current
Firefighter/EMT/Paramedic
Marion County Fire Rescue
04.2009 - 04.2018
Firefighter/EMT
Palatka Fire Dept.
04.2006 - 04.2009
Associate of Science - Firefighter 1 & 2, EMT Basic
First Coast Technical Institute
Associate of Science - Paramedic
Florida Medical Training Institute
B.S. - Fire Administration: Emergency Management
Liberty University
A.A. - Accounting
Kennebec Valley Community College
Awards
Palatka City Commission, Service Above and Beyond the Call of Duty (2008-03), Heroic Measures Above and Beyond the Call of, Heroes of the First Coast, Heroism (2008-05)