Bennett Haynes
Summary
Dedicated and highly skilled emergency services professional with extensive experience as a Firefighter for the Saratoga Springs Fire Department and a Paramedic for Clifton Park-Halfmoon Ambulance Service. Proficient in delivering advanced life support, fire suppression, and rescue operations in high-pressure environments. Adept at collaborating with multi-agency teams, maintaining composure under stress, and providing compassionate patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter
Saratoga Springs Fire Department
Saratoga Springs, NY
01.2017 - Current
- Deliver rapid emergency response to fires, medical emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, and technical rescues, ensuring safety for a resort community of ~26,586 residents.
- Administer advanced life support (ALS) as a certified paramedic, performing patient assessments, advanced airway management, and cardiac interventions per NYS Department of Health protocols.
- Operate and maintain firefighting apparatus and medical equipment, ensuring readiness for all-hazards response during 24-hour shifts in a 4-platoon system.
- Perform inspections of fire and life safety systems, enforcing compliance with local and state codes.
- Engage in ongoing training in fire suppression, paramedic skills (ACLS, BTLS), and specialized rescue operations to maintain certifications and operational excellence.
Paramedic
Clifton Park Halfmoon Ambulance
Clifton Park, NY
03.2018 - 01.2023
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
Education
Associate of Science - Paramedic
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NY09-2016
Skills
- Structural firefighting
- Fire safety
- Stress tolerance and resilience
- Documentation and reporting
- Direct patient care
- Construction
- Safety awareness
- Technical inspections
Awards
Medal of Bravery [Awarding Body, Saratoga Springs Fire Department]
Received the prestigious Medal of Bravery for exceptional courage and professionalism during a high-risk emergency response to a violent shooting incident on Broadway in Saratoga Springs on November 20, 2022. Responded promptly to a chaotic scene involving multiple gunshot victims, including an off-duty Vermont sheriff's deputy and others injured in a confrontation. Demonstrated composure under pressure, providing critical advanced life support, stabilizing patients, and coordinating with law enforcement and other first responders amidst an active investigation. Actions directly contributed to saving lives and ensuring safe patient transport to medical facilities, earning recognition for bravery and dedication to public safety.
Commendation Medal [Awarding Body, Saratoga Springs Fire Department]
Awarded the Medal of Commendation for outstanding bravery and professionalism during a critical response to a structure fire at Stonequist Apartments in Saratoga Springs on August 3, 2022. Responded swiftly to a sixth-floor apartment fire, providing advanced life support to a critically injured resident trapped in the burning unit. Performed rapid patient assessment and stabilization under hazardous conditions, including heavy smoke and extreme heat, enabling successful extraction and transport to Albany Medical Center via airlift. Collaborated seamlessly with firefighters and other first responders to ensure patient safety and scene control, earning recognition for exceptional skill, courage, and dedication to life-saving care.
Certification
- Municipal Firefighter
- Paramedic
- AHA CPR, ACLS, PALS
- Building Safety Inspector
- Hazardous Materials Technician
- Rescue Tech Basic
Timeline
Paramedic
Clifton Park Halfmoon Ambulance
03.2018 - 01.2023
Firefighter
Saratoga Springs Fire Department
01.2017 - Current
Associate of Science - Paramedic
Hudson Valley Community College