Christopher Elia
Pearland,Tx
Summary
Experienced Firefighter and Advanced Emergency Medical Technician with over 7 years of dedicated service in emergency response. Proven track record in effectively serving a municipality of over 50,000 residents, covering diverse areas including residential, industrial, commercial, tourism, and marine response. Skilled in handling high call volumes and collaborating with interagency teams as well as during natural disasters.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced EMT
Galveston County Health District EMS
03.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by providing advanced life support and administering medications in emergency situations.
- Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, treatments, and responses to facilitate seamless transitions between healthcare providers.
- Delivered high-quality pre-hospital emergency care, reducing hospital admission times and improving patient outcomes.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, dispatchers, law enforcement officers, firefighters, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare personnel throughout challenging situations.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to ensure accurate assessments and appropriate treatments for patients.
- Performed advanced airway management techniques, resulting in improved oxygenation and ventilation for patients with respiratory distress.
Firefighter/Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Galveston Fire Department
08.2017 - Current
- Accumulated extensive experience surpassing 7 years in managing fire-related emergencies.
- 7+ years experience in emergency medical services
- Marine response including boat operations and marine rescue
- Performed comprehensive inspections for residential, commercial, and industrial facilities.
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills while serving as a mentor to new firefighters, fostering a culture of teamwork and professionalism within the department.
- Educated the local community on fire safety practices through presentations at schools, businesses, and other public venues.
- Contributed to positive outcomes during multi-agency responses by effectively collaborating with law enforcement personnel, paramedics, and other emergency service providers.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Technology
College of The Mainland
Texas City06-2020
Skills
- Fire prevention
- Fire suppression
- Emergency medical services
- Marine response
- Boat operations
- Marine rescue
- Emergency/fire pre-plan inspections
- Structural firefighting operations
- Advanced EMT operations
- CPR/AED
- Emergency vehicle operations
- Report writing
- Computer skills
- Ability to perform under pressure
- Teamwork
- Airway management
- Intravenous therapy
- Advanced life support
- Vehicle operation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bleeding control
- CPR and first aid
- Patient transport
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- National Incident Management System (NIMS) ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-700, and ICS-800 Certifications - Federal Emergency Management Agency.
- Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations Level Certifications – Pro Board Fire Service Professional Qualifications System or International Fire Service Accreditation Congress.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Fire Investigator Certification– National Association of Fire Investigators.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Advanced EMT
Galveston County Health District EMS
03.2024 - Current
Firefighter/Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Galveston Fire Department
08.2017 - Current
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- National Incident Management System (NIMS) ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-700, and ICS-800 Certifications - Federal Emergency Management Agency.
- Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations Level Certifications – Pro Board Fire Service Professional Qualifications System or International Fire Service Accreditation Congress.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Fire Investigator Certification– National Association of Fire Investigators.
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Technology
College of The Mainland
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