Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Caleb Bracknell

Lakeland

Summary

Dedicated Firefighter/Paramedic with over 20 years of combined volunteer and career service. Committed to excellence in all aspects of fire service and emergency response. Known for being goal-oriented, dependable, strategic, and highly capable in high-pressure environments. Strong work ethic built on a foundation of honor, commitment, and respect—values that guide every action in and out of uniform. Actively pursuing continued education and leadership development to further serve the community and fire service profession.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lieutenant/ Paramedic

City of Winter Haven
08.2015 - Current
  • Performs skilled emergency response operations including fire suppression and advanced life support (ALS)
  • Leads and coordinates scene control to ensure safety and efficiency
  • Provides training for department members and conducts community education

Firefighter / Paramedic

Polk County Fire Rescue
11.2007 - 07.2015
  • Operated firefighting apparatus and provided ALS care on medical transport units
  • Participated in structural firefighting, search and rescue, and hazmat incidents
  • Mentored junior personnel and ensured compliance with department protocols

Education

Associate of Science - Fire Science & Emergency Medical Services

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
01-2026

Fire Science

Ricky Rescue Training Academy

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Ridge Vocational Technical Center

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Fortis Institute
Port St. Lucie, FL
01.2009

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Lake Technical College Institute of Public Safety
Tavares, FL
01.2007

Skills

  • Advanced knowledge in emergency medical services and fire suppression
  • Proven ability to lead and train in both emergency and non-emergency situations
  • Calm and decisive under high-stress, life-threatening conditions
  • Committed to continuous improvement and professional development

Certification

  • State of Florida
  • Firefighter I & II
  • Paramedic
  • Fire Officer I & II
  • Pump Operator
  • Fire Service Instructor I
  • FEMA / NIMS
  • ICS 100, 200, 300
  • IS 700, 800

Timeline

Lieutenant/ Paramedic

City of Winter Haven
08.2015 - Current

Firefighter / Paramedic

Polk County Fire Rescue
11.2007 - 07.2015

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Ridge Vocational Technical Center

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Fortis Institute

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Lake Technical College Institute of Public Safety

Associate of Science - Fire Science & Emergency Medical Services

Columbia Southern University

Fire Science

Ricky Rescue Training Academy