Brock Viars
Burlington,KY
Summary
Experienced and certified Emergency Medical Technician/NREMT Paramedic with over 12 years of dedicated service in the field. Proven ability to provide efficient and effective emergency medical care in high-pressure situations. Skilled in assessing patient conditions, administering appropriate treatments, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Strong knowledge of medical protocols, equipment operation, and emergency response procedures. Committed to delivering compassionate care while maintaining professionalism and adhering to industry standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter Paramedic
Point Pleasant Fire District
01.2021 - Current
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
Firefighter Paramedic
Belleview -Mcville Fire Department
01.2024 - Current
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
Community Paramedic -PT
Physicians Ambulance Service
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Provided vital assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic, including conducting mobile testing and administering vaccinations in vulnerable communities.
- Assisted in maintaining a well-equipped ambulance fleet by regularly inspecting vehicles and ensuring adequate inventory levels of essential supplies and medications.
- Served as a reliable liaison between primary care providers and specialty services for efficient coordination of necessary diagnostic tests or treatments for complex cases.
Paramedic Preceptor-FT
Pike township Fire Dept.
08.2016 - 01.2020
- 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.
- Aided in the development of the education and skills of Paramedic and EMT students in both classroom and ambulance.
Paramedic/EMT-PT
Henry County EMS
07.2012 - 01.2020
- 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.
Priority Ambulance LLC - Field Ops. Supervisor
Priority Ambulance
09.2019 - 12.2020
- Managing approx. 40-50 EMS crew members in day to day operations.
- Providing ALS Care when ever deemed necessary.
- Inventory
- Training and Education
Education
Associates Degree in Paramedic Sciences -
Ivy Tech Community College
High School Diploma -
New Castle Chrysler High School
06.2009
Skills
- Administer Basic Life Support or Advanced Life Support to sick or injured persons in pre-hospital settings
- Observe, record, and report to physician the patient's condition or injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs or treatment
- Immobilize patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport, using backboard or other spinal immobilization device
- Maintain vehicles and medical and communication equipment and replenish first aid equipment and supplies
- Assess nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures
- Communicate with dispatchers or treatment center personnel to provide information about situation, to arrange reception of victims, or to receive instructions for further treatment
- Administer a variety of different medications specific to each patients needs
- Decontaminate ambulance interior following treatment of patient with infectious disease and report case to proper authorities
- Drive mobile intensive care unit to specified location, following instructions from emergency medical dispatcher
- Coordinate with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history, to determine the circumstances of the emergency, and to administer emergency treatment
- Coordinate work with other emergency medical team members or police or fire department personnel
- Attend training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in the field, or maintain existing knowledge
- Time Management
- Team Player
- Computer Skills
- PHTLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- C-PAT
- CPR
- CPR-Instructor
- Structural Firefighting
- Fire Safety
- Stress tolerance and resilience
Awards
HCEMS EMT of the Year for the year of 2014
Timeline
Firefighter Paramedic
Belleview -Mcville Fire Department
01.2024 - Current
Firefighter Paramedic
Point Pleasant Fire District
01.2021 - Current
Priority Ambulance LLC - Field Ops. Supervisor
Priority Ambulance
09.2019 - 12.2020
Community Paramedic -PT
Physicians Ambulance Service
11.2018 - 01.2020
Paramedic Preceptor-FT
Pike township Fire Dept.
08.2016 - 01.2020
Paramedic/EMT-PT
Henry County EMS
07.2012 - 01.2020
Associates Degree in Paramedic Sciences -
Ivy Tech Community College
High School Diploma -
New Castle Chrysler High School
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