CHRISTOPHER FERRIS
Worthington,Ohio
Summary
Experienced Lieutenant Fire Officer with 19 years of dedicated service bringing a wealth of knowledge and hands-on expertise to both fire suppression and emergency medical services. My qualifications include roles as an EMS and Fire Instructor, Hazardous Materials Technician, and Fire Investigator, enabling me to provide comprehensive leadership in a wide range of emergency situations. Committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, training, and operational efficiency, I excel in mentoring teams, and enhancing preparedness across the board. My career is marked by a strong dedication to public service, continuous learning, and the betterment of the fire and EMS community.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FIRE/EMS INSTRUCTOR
Career and Technology Education Center of Licking County
2013.12 - Current
LIEUTENANT / PARAMEDIC
Newark Division of Fire
2009.03 - Current
FIRE FIREFIGHTER / PARAMEDIC -TRAINING COORDINATOR
Thorn Twp Fire Department
2012.01 - 2017.11
LIEUTENANT / PARAMEDIC
St. Albans Twp Fire Depart
2015.09 - 2017.06
EMS HOSPITAL PRECEPTOR
Columbus State Community College
2013.10 - 2015.12
FIRE FIGHTER / PARAMEDIC
Jackson Twp Fire Department
2007.01 - 2011.11
FIRE FIREFIGHTER / PARAMEDIC
Beavercreek Twp Fire Department
2006.06 - 2009.03
Education
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) IN FIRE AND EMS -
Hocking College
Nelsonville, Ohio12.2025
CERTIFICATION - FIRE AND EMS INSTRUCTOR
Ohio Fire Academy
10.2013
CERTIFICATION - EMT-PARAMEDIC
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, Ohio05.2007
CERTIFICATION - FIREFIGHTER 1&2 / EMT-BASIC
Eastland Career Center
Groveport, Ohio12.2005
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Pickerington High School North
Pickerington, Ohio05.2004
Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Training Program Development
- Goal-Oriented
- Influencing Others
Certification
- Fire Instructor/ #1311162
- Live Fire Instructor /#131162
- Firefighter 1&2 / #131162
- EMT Paramedic / #131162
- EMS instructor/ #131162
- Hazardous Materials Technician
References
References available upon request
Accomplishments
- American Red Cross Heroes Award
- 3 Life Saving awards of Merit
- Beavercreek Fire Department Rookie of the year
Timeline
LIEUTENANT / PARAMEDIC
St. Albans Twp Fire Depart
2015.09 - 2017.06
FIRE/EMS INSTRUCTOR
Career and Technology Education Center of Licking County
2013.12 - Current
EMS HOSPITAL PRECEPTOR
Columbus State Community College
2013.10 - 2015.12
FIRE FIREFIGHTER / PARAMEDIC -TRAINING COORDINATOR
Thorn Twp Fire Department
2012.01 - 2017.11
LIEUTENANT / PARAMEDIC
Newark Division of Fire
2009.03 - Current
FIRE FIGHTER / PARAMEDIC
Jackson Twp Fire Department
2007.01 - 2011.11
FIRE FIREFIGHTER / PARAMEDIC
Beavercreek Twp Fire Department
2006.06 - 2009.03
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) IN FIRE AND EMS -
Hocking College
CERTIFICATION - FIRE AND EMS INSTRUCTOR
Ohio Fire Academy
CERTIFICATION - EMT-PARAMEDIC
Sinclair Community College
CERTIFICATION - FIREFIGHTER 1&2 / EMT-BASIC
Eastland Career Center
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Pickerington High School North
- Fire Instructor/ #1311162
- Live Fire Instructor /#131162
- Firefighter 1&2 / #131162
- EMT Paramedic / #131162
- EMS instructor/ #131162
- Hazardous Materials Technician
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