Carter Pharris

Personable and resilient, with strong sense of duty and teamwork. Possesses foundational knowledge of firefighting techniques and safety protocols, including CPR and first aid. Committed to protecting lives and property through quick, effective response and problem-solving.

How to work under stressful situations is an invaluable lesson that I have learned while being a Firefighter/EMT. Countless times I am called to a situation that involves humans lives, and situations where life and death hangs in the balance. To perform my job efficiently and professionally and to deliver basic life support, I have to stay cool, clam and collected in this high stress situations. Being a first responder called onto stressful situation such as cardiac arrest, structural fires, car accidents, and domestic abuses, I have learned to sometimes it is best to take a step back and breath when becoming frustrated. Furthermore, I have learned that communication and a little empathy goes a long way. When bystander's emotions on scene are escalating, he ability to deescalate volatile situations is key to everyone's safety and scene management.

In addition I have developed an ability to multi task a full time job while working towards achieving my Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice with honors at Wayne State. As it stands right now I have a 3.78 GPA and apart of Irvin Reid Honors college. To achieve honors I did addition research projects and complete one Honors thesis on fire investigation.