Charles E. True IV
Lake Wales
Summary
As a Captain/Paramedic at Polk County Fire Rescue, I have over 19 years of experience within this organization. Throughout my career, I have advanced through the ranks while maintaining a steadfast commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and effectively leading teams. My primary focus is on providing the highest level of care, ensuring the well-being of patients, and the success of crews.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Captain/Paramedic
Polk County Fire Rescue
01.2024 - Current
Battalion Chief
POLK COUNTY FIRE RESCUE
01.2017 - 01.2024
Battalion Medical Chief
POLK COUNTY FIRE RESCUE
09.2015 - 01.2017
Engineer/Paramedic
POLK COUNTY FIRE RESCUE
03.2014 - 09.2015
Paramedic Lab Coordinator
SOUTH FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE
01.2012 - Current
Firefighter/Paramedic
POLK COUNTY FIRE RESCUE
10.2010 - 03.2014
Emergency Medical Technician
POLK COUNTY FIRE RESCUE
11.2006 - 01.2010
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Supervision and Management
SOUTH FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE
01.2021
Associates of Science - Emergency Medical Services
SOUTH FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE
01.2013
Firefighter I & II -
RIDGE TECH SCHOOL
01.2010
Paramedic -
SOUTH FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE
01.2009
Emergency Medical Technician -
SOUTH FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE
01.2006
Sports Management -
SOUTH FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE
01.2005
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Advanced Life Support Expertise
- Crew Management
- Fire Instructor
- Medical Training Facilitator
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor
- Advanced Pediatric Life Support Instructor
- Certified AHA BLS Trainer
- PHTLS Training Instructor
- State of Florida Paramedic
- Certified Firefighter I & II
- Florida Certified Pump Operator
- Emergency Vehicle Operations Certification
- FEMA ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 & 800
- Fire Officer I
- Fire Officer II
Certification
- AHA ACLS Instructor
- AHA PALS Instructor
- AHA BLS Instructor
- State of Florida Paramedic
- State of Florida Firefighter I & II
- State of Florida Pump Operator
- EVOC Certified
- FEMA ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 & 800
- Fire Officer I
- Fire Officer II
Achievementsawards
- 2013 PCFR Paramedic of the Year
- 2013 VFW Paramedic of the Year
- 2013 President of Round Table Paramedic of the Year
Timeline
Captain/Paramedic
Polk County Fire Rescue
01.2024 - Current
Battalion Chief
POLK COUNTY FIRE RESCUE
01.2017 - 01.2024
Battalion Medical Chief
POLK COUNTY FIRE RESCUE
09.2015 - 01.2017
Engineer/Paramedic
POLK COUNTY FIRE RESCUE
03.2014 - 09.2015
Paramedic Lab Coordinator
SOUTH FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE
01.2012 - Current
Firefighter/Paramedic
POLK COUNTY FIRE RESCUE
10.2010 - 03.2014
Emergency Medical Technician
POLK COUNTY FIRE RESCUE
11.2006 - 01.2010
Associates of Science - Emergency Medical Services
SOUTH FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE
Firefighter I & II -
RIDGE TECH SCHOOL
Paramedic -
SOUTH FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE
Emergency Medical Technician -
SOUTH FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE
Sports Management -
SOUTH FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE
- AHA ACLS Instructor
- AHA PALS Instructor
- AHA BLS Instructor
- State of Florida Paramedic
- State of Florida Firefighter I & II
- State of Florida Pump Operator
- EVOC Certified
- FEMA ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 & 800
- Fire Officer I
- Fire Officer II
Bachelor of Applied Science - Supervision and Management
SOUTH FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE
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