BERGEN PERRY
Muscatine
Summary
Confident Firefighter works effectively as part of cohesive team. Highly trained individual with great mechanical aptitude and background in medical response and fire suppression. Handles issues quickly and resolves conflicts successfully.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Muscatine Fire Department
Muscatine, IA
08.2024 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls, providing rapid assessment and intervention.
- Conducted fire prevention inspections, identifying hazards and recommending improvements.
- Led training sessions for new recruits, enhancing team preparedness and operational efficiency.
- Managed incident reports and documentation, maintaining accurate records of activities and outcomes.
Fire Protection Specialist
182d AW Fire Department
Peoria, IL
05.2018 - Current
- Perform EMS, firefighting and rescue duties on assigned and transient aircraft, ANG base and airport buildings, and mutual aid areas of responsibility
- Developed and implemented fire protection plans in compliance with regulations.
- Mentored junior staff on technical aspects of fire protection systems and strategies.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting inspection findings for clients including recommended corrective actions improving overall safety.
EMT-Basic
Paramount EMS
Dubuque, IA
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Administered emergency medical care to patients in pre-hospital settings, ensuring rapid response and treatment.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation to meet regulatory standards.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
182d AW Fire Department
Peoria, IL
02.2020 - 09.2022
- Operate apparatus on an Index B Airport
- Perform standardized emergency medical procedures at the EMT level
- Tank Inspection Program Manager
- Monitor the communications center, receive alarms, alerts and dispatch firefighting crews
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Central Warren County Volunteer Fire Department
Cameron, IL
08.2018 - 09.2022
- Respond to all basic life support emergencies as well as fulfilling the roles of the Driver/Operator and other positions of various medical, structural, hazmat, and wildland calls for the communities of Kirkwood, Cameron, and rural central Warren County
- Actively engage in public relations such as parades, town events, and fire prevention week
- Fully inspect apparatus and equipment as a Driver/Operator to confirm operational status
- Attend and participate in monthly fire training to be proficient in assigned duties
Education
High School Diploma -
United High School
Monmouth, IL06-2018
Paramedic Certification - EMS
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA08-2026
Skills
- Structural Firefighting
- Aircraft Rescue Firefighting
- Medical response
- Technical Rescue
- Incident Command System
- Confined Space Rescue
- Wildland Firefighting
- Trench Rescue
Certification
- Firefighter I/II, Fire Instructor I, Fire Officer I, Fire Inspector I
- EMT-Basic
- HazMat Technician
- Driver/Operator - ARFF/Pumper/MWS
- Rope, Trench, Structural Collapse, Confined Space Rescue Technician
- Telecommunicator I/II
Timeline
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Muscatine Fire Department
08.2024 - Current
EMT-Basic
Paramount EMS
03.2024 - 08.2024
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
182d AW Fire Department
02.2020 - 09.2022
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Central Warren County Volunteer Fire Department
08.2018 - 09.2022
Fire Protection Specialist
182d AW Fire Department
05.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
United High School
Paramedic Certification - EMS
University of Iowa