Caleb Sick
Church Hill,TN
Summary
Seasoned Emergency Responder focused on supporting emergency response and patient care needs in emergency management, fire suppression and prehospital care. Well-coordinated, decisive and eager to make impact on established structures, improve service quality and contain costs in order to optimize program reach. Knowledgeable about working with committees to effectively manage emergency incidents, crisis situations and disaster response.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Sullivan County EMS
10.2015 - Current
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Coordinated with other emergency services personnel such as police officers and firefighters during complex incidents for optimal scene management and resource allocation.
Operations Officer
Hawkins County Emergency Management
11.2019 - Current
- Assists with directing and coordinating all emergency management and homeland security activities for Hawkins County, TN.
- Responsible for assisting with the coordination of activities of emergency response agencies and maintaining a state of readiness to adequately respond to emergencies occurring within assigned jurisdiction
- Conducted thorough post-incident analysis, identifying areas for improvement in both tactics and equipment usage.
- Oversaw multi-agency responses to large-scale incidents, coordinating resources effectively for successful outcomes.
Fire Captain
Kingsport Fire Department
02.2015 - 09.2023
- Supervises and determines appropriate fire suppression/emergency rescue/response methods for the most efficient response to emergency situation.
- Developed strong relationships with community leaders, fostering trust and collaboration for public safety initiatives.
- Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
- Coordinated, scheduled and maintained team resources to achieve top levels of operational readiness.
Instructor
TechResq Training Consultants
01.2018 - Current
- Instructs a wide array of technical rescue disciplines as well as emergency medical care, and hazardous materials response.
- Met training needs with well-organized, factual programs based on contemporary requirements.
- Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
- Engaged students in academic and practical conversations that elicited critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication.
Paramedic
Church Hill EMS
07.2012 - 10.2015
- Responded to emergency calls to provide immediate and life-saving medical care.
- Increased survival rates with rapid recognition of life-threatening conditions and swift initiation of appropriate interventions.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Liaised with police, fire department and other emergency responders to manage emergency scenes.
Electrical Apprentice
Tennessee Electric Company Industrial
11.2010 - 07.2012
- Pulled EMT and PVC conduit wire according to plans and code requirements.
- Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Harris Demolition
08.2010 - 11.2010
- Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of demolished structures and debris.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Checked equipment performance and made necessary repairs.
Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer
Yu Ken Cut It
06.2010 - 08.2010
- Supported environmental initiatives by adhering to best practices in erosion control, sediment management, and stormwater runoff prevention during operations.
- Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Waldorf College
Forest City, IA08.2020
Technical Certificate - Paramedic
Northeast State Community College
Blountville, TN08.2014
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Critical decision-making skills
- Emergency Response Coordination
- Disaster management
- Fire service
- Strategic Planning
- Hazard mitigation
- Disaster Response
- Incident Command
- Pre-hospital Care
Certification
- EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
- Paramedic License - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Operations Officer
Hawkins County Emergency Management
11.2019 - Current
Instructor
TechResq Training Consultants
01.2018 - Current
Paramedic
Sullivan County EMS
10.2015 - Current
Fire Captain
Kingsport Fire Department
02.2015 - 09.2023
Paramedic
Church Hill EMS
07.2012 - 10.2015
Electrical Apprentice
Tennessee Electric Company Industrial
11.2010 - 07.2012
Heavy Equipment Operator
Harris Demolition
08.2010 - 11.2010
Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer
Yu Ken Cut It
06.2010 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Waldorf College
Technical Certificate - Paramedic
Northeast State Community College
- EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
- Paramedic License - [Timeframe]
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