Bruce Toy Jr
Reno,NV
Summary
Employed 22 years in an "All Risk" Fire Department providing Advanced Life Support on 911 calls, responding to fire and medical emergencies in the Lake Tahoe area. I have current certifications and training in the following: Paramedic, structure / wildland firefighter, rope technician (high / low angle,) confined space, collapse, rescue swimmer (boat / jet-ski,) avalanche rescue, back country rescue, and hazmat. I'm also a Medical Unit Leader for the Great Basin Incident Management Team (Team #2,) that responds to major disasters locally, nationally, and around the world.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter / Primary Care Paramedic
North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District
Reno, Nevada
04.2002 - Current
- Provided educational presentations regarding fire prevention techniques to local schools and businesses.
- Operated specialized equipment such as pumps, aerial ladder trucks, and hazardous material units.
- Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
- Administered oxygen therapy, intravenous medications as prescribed by physician protocols.
- Operate specialized medical equipment such as ventilators, defibrillators, CPR mechanical machines, and medication pumps.
- Developed strong rapport with medical professionals, patients and their families, to foster quality and efficient communication.
- Adhered to protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew.
- Educated patients on proper use of medications, disease prevention methods and self-care techniques.
Education
Paramedic -
Truckee Meadow Community College
Reno, NevadaSkills
- 911 Emergency Response
- Advanced Life Support
- Emergency Mitigation
- Structure / Wildland Mitigation
- Incident Management Team (Type 1)
- Emergency Management
- Incident Safety Experience
- Report Preparation
- Community Relations
- Public Education
- Budget Management
- Professional Manner to Public
Affiliations
- Served 4 years in the US Navy as a Rescue Swimmer on HS-15 Red Lions from 1989-1992.
- Worked as an EMT Intermediate / Paramedic at REMSA (local ambulance company, 1992 -2000.
- Worked on Care Flight (life flight provider,) 1993 - 1997
Timeline
Firefighter / Primary Care Paramedic
North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District
04.2002 - Current
Paramedic -
Truckee Meadow Community College
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