Charles Franklin
Fond Du Lac
Summary
Accomplished, motivated, and bold leader with experience in EMS and structural and wildland firefighting, A critical thinker, that looks for innovative solutions, and multifaceted collaboration in fast paced environments. Assist in defining vision, developing strategies, and driving continuous improvement. Career track includes contribution to high-performance work cultures with a demonstrated ability to partner throughout all levels of the organization.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMT
SUPERIOR AIR-GROUND AMBULANCE SERVICE INC.
Milwaukee, WI
10.2022 - Current
- Perform as a team member on a Critical Care Transport Team.
- Work a ground critical care transport providing patient care, including adherence to all practices and guidelines.
- Assists with identifying comprehensive issues in patient care delivery, including troubleshooting issues until resolution.
- Coordinate and perform patient care at the EMT level.
- Documentation of patient care reports
- Perform basic ambulance maintenance
- Responsible for daily and monthly vehicle checks
- Adhere to all compliance to health and safety regulations and requirements.
- Manager: Eric Vaughan 920-413-9180
Volunteer Firefighter
Town of Fond Du Lac Fire Department
Town Of Fond Du Lac, WI
11.2022 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls, providing critical support during fire suppression and rescue operations.
- Operated firefighting equipment, ensuring readiness and maintenance for optimal performance in emergencies.
- Collaborated with team members to develop efficient response strategies, fostering effective communication during incidents.
- Participated in regular training to ensure readiness of equipment and crew alike.
- Chief: Dean Birschbach 920-579-4554
Firefighter Type II
Grayback Forestry
Medford, OR
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Responsible for crew and individual safety
- Strong understanding of maps, map reading and GPS to streamline operations.
- Effectively prepared for and participated in prescribed burns
- Operated and maintained transport trucks, wildland engines, chainsaws and hand tools
- Provided training on the safe use of equipment
- Built and sustained strong and long-lasting relationships to maintain consistent communications.
- Manager: Dale Ironsides 541-830-3100
Firefighter
Indian Hills Fire Rescue
Indian Hills, CO
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Responded to diverse 911 calls for medical assistance regarding accidents, emergencies, and other related incidents.
- Responded to both wildland fires and structure fires
- Participated in a wide variety of rescue situations
- Attend weekly training meetings as well as supplementary training with certified and qualified officers.
- Performed regular station duties maintaining equipment, apparatus, and facilities
- Fostered strong relationships with a diverse medical staff to maintain consistent communications.
- Chief: Mark Forgy 303-697-4568
General Manager
Franklin Concrete
Denver, CO
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Controlled small to large field operations
- Manger of employees (25)
- Performed all aspects of HR
- Responsible for budgeting, scheduling manpower, materials, and equipment
- Maintenance of fleet vehicles and equipment
- Fostered strong relationships with a diverse group employees and customers to maintain consistent communications.
- Owner: Elizabeth Franklin 913-526-6986
Education
Paramedic Technician -
MATC
Fire Science Certificate -
Western Missouri Regional Fire Academy
Wildland Firefighting -
Colorado Fire Camp
Skills
- Emergency Medical Services
- Fire suppression
- Fire prevention
- Vehicle extrication
- Wildland Firefighter Type II, A Faller
- Project Management
- Collaborative Team Building
- Relationship Management
- Strategic Planning
- Innovative Solutions
- Critical Thinking
- Creative Problem Solving
- Detail-Oriented
Certification
- Wisconsin Emergency Medical Technician
- Firefighter I & II
- Hazmat Awareness and Operations
- ACLS/ PALS
- Wildland Firefighter 2
- A-Faller
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Volunteer Firefighter
Town of Fond Du Lac Fire Department
11.2022 - Current
EMT
SUPERIOR AIR-GROUND AMBULANCE SERVICE INC.
10.2022 - Current
Firefighter Type II
Grayback Forestry
01.2022 - 01.2022
Firefighter
Indian Hills Fire Rescue
01.2021 - 01.2022
General Manager
Franklin Concrete
01.2016 - 01.2022
Paramedic Technician -
MATC
Fire Science Certificate -
Western Missouri Regional Fire Academy
Wildland Firefighting -
Colorado Fire Camp
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- BLUE RIBBON CONCRETE | Finisher
- BASEMENTS AND BEYOND | ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
- ARGOSY CASINO | EMT/SECURITY OFFICER