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Brent Kladis

Shorewood,IL

Summary

Brent Kladis is a communicative firefighter known for first-rate listening skills and integrity. Known to be a dependable individual dedicated to enhancing quality of life for citizens and fellow firefighters through productive and safe services. Through the years of serving in the Fire Service he has displayed expertise in providing emergency rescue, performing fire suppression techniques and maintaining fire apparatus and equipment. Amongst his various qualities, Brent has a strong focus on teamwork, ensuring safety, brotherhood, and achieving operational goals. Regularly, he proves to be reliable and adaptable with skills such as decision making, effective communication, community outreach/education, and incident command when an acting officer. As a public servant, Brent is keen to find the best possible result for all those involved ensuring the perception of the department he is representing to be held only in the highest regard, as is the expectation for an esteemed community such as Northbrook.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Firefighter-EMT B

Elwood Fire Protection District
Elwood, Illinois
05.2016 - 09.2025
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
  • Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
  • Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
  • Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
  • Assisted in Academy Training of cadets, and new hires at the department, granting them any and all plausible methods to solve a problem. (Another tool in the tool box)

Education

No Degree - EMS

Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL

No Degree - Fire Science

Shabonna Fire Academy
Morris Illinois

High School Diploma -

Joliet Central High School
Joliet, Illinois
05-2015

Skills

  • * 9 Years of firefighting at Elwood
  • * 8 Years as an EMT-B
  • * Varied experiences in emergency calls & specialty situations
  • * Knowledgeable in Spanish (2 years in highschool)
  • * Open-minded and considerate to advisement
  • * Adaptable to the situation
  • * Willing to learn and increase education
  • * Team player

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Firefighter-EMT B

Elwood Fire Protection District
05.2016 - 09.2025

No Degree - EMS

Joliet Junior College

No Degree - Fire Science

Shabonna Fire Academy

High School Diploma -

Joliet Central High School
Brent Kladis