Chris Hostetter
Georgetown
Summary
Dynamic and proactive professional with a strong background as a Fire Fighter/Paramedic at Frankfort Fire and EMS. Demonstrates effective leadership and advanced technical rescue skills, achieving successful outcomes in high-pressure situations. Mentored new firefighters and enhanced team performance through ongoing training, contributing to a culture of safety and excellence. Department Chaplain that recognizes the personal and emotional impacts in this line of work and strives to promote mental well-being.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Fighter / Paramedic
Frankfort Fire and EMS
08.2017 - Current
- Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision-making in emergency situations.
- Mentored new firefighters by sharing knowledge and experience, fostering a supportive learning environment for professional development.
- Increased firefighter skill levels by providing ongoing training sessions on new equipment use and rescue techniques.
- Saved lives and protected property by swiftly executing firefighting techniques during numerous incidents.
- Maintained optimal fire station conditions by overseeing daily equipment checks, facility repairs, and inventory management tasks.
- Enhanced teamwork among crew members through regular training exercises and collaboration in high-pressure situations.
- Completed timely administrative tasks such as record-keeping, report writing, budget monitoring, or personnel evaluations to support department operations.
Horse Trainer / Farm Manager
Covered Bridge Farms, LLC
05.2008 - 07.2017
- Oversaw the breeding program of 15 to 20 mares that produced 6 to 10 foals a year through close collaboration with owners and equine breeding specialists.
- Directly involved in the delivery and care of foals.
- Development of young horses for competition achieving multiple world titles.
- Supervised 4 to 6 employees during daily equine operations and general farm maintenance.
- Oversaw all farm operations in regards to property, grounds and equipment maintenance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Equestrian Sciences
William Woods University
Fulton, MO05-2008
Skills
- Effective leadership skills
- Team-oriented approach
- Effective decision-making in high-pressure situations
- Advanced rope rescue techniques
- Advanced technical rescue skills
- Advanced vehicle extrication techniques
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Certified SCBA repair technician
- Proactive and goal-oriented
- Proficient in managing administrative tasks
Certification
- IFSAC Firefighter I / II
- IFSAC Fire Instructor I
- KY Paramedic
- KY EMS Instructor I
- AHA CPR Instructor
- KY Fire Investigator I
- IFSAC Fire Officer I
- STICO
- FEMA ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800
- BSAR / SMIRIC
- Pro-Board Vehicle and Machine Rescue Tech.
- Confined Space Tech.
- CMC Rope Rescue Tech. I/II
- Swift Water Rescue Tech.
- Trench Collapse Rescue Tech.
- FEMA Structural Collapse Specialists
- FEMA Technical Search Specialists
Awards
- Chief's Medal
- Lifesaving Medal, 1st Class
- Lifesaving, 2nd Class
Timeline
Fire Fighter / Paramedic
Frankfort Fire and EMS
08.2017 - Current
Horse Trainer / Farm Manager
Covered Bridge Farms, LLC
05.2008 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Equestrian Sciences
William Woods University
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