Cole Cleaveland
Fairborn
Summary
I am a new firefighter; however, I have many years of experience in emergency medical services. Most of my knowledge is derived from years in the Army and from starting the groundwork of how to work in those high-stress situations. I challenged myself further by working at Dayton Children's, where pediatrics was my weakest area of medical knowledge. After finding confidence in this area of work, I wanted to further challenge myself by working as a firefighter. In all aspects of my past jobs, the one thing that still stands as constant is that I wish to help others. I push myself physically and mentally every day so that I can provide the best service that I can. I am dedicated to EMS and fire, and I wish to help protect others and my community.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter II/ EMT-B
New Carlisle Fire Division
New Carlisle
07.2024 - Current
- Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
- Operated specialized equipment, such as pumps, aerial ladder trucks, and ambulances.
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
- Coordinated with other first responders during multi-agency responses.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Maintained current knowledge of state EMS regulations and protocols.
- Calmed patients by carefully explaining each step and remaining composed.
Ambulance Driver
Dayton Children's
Dayton
09.2022 - Current
- Responded promptly to emergency calls by driving safely at high speeds when necessary.
- Transported patients to hospitals or other medical facilities in a timely manner.
- Checked ambulances for proper functioning of lights, siren and other safety features before each shift.
- Participated in training sessions related to ambulance operations, first aid techniques.
- Maintained the cleanliness of ambulance interior, exterior and equipment.
- Collaborated with paramedics to ensure the safe transport of patients from the hospital to another facility.
- Delivered clear communication to dispatch and medical facilities and provided detailed information regarding patient conditions.
- Transferred patients using gurneys, stretchers, backboard and other equipment.
- Operated ambulance during emergency and normal conditions to transport patients to hospitals or healthcare facilities.
Combat Medic (68W)
Ohio National Guard
Kettering
04.2016 - 04.2024
- Developed plans for medical support of training exercises involving large numbers of personnel.
- 2 deployments in the Middle East under Operation Spartan Shield.
- I operated as a line medic for infantry and tank companies to learn about different traumatic injuries.
- Taught non-medical personnel combat life support skills so that they can understand basic medical skills during stressful situations.
- Promoted to Sergeant and learned leadership skills, and how to properly create an environment where new things are learned, and tasks get completed efficiently.
- Trained and worked in mass casualty scenarios and collaborated with other medical personnel in those stressful situations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Greenon High School
Springfield, OH05-2016
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Wright State University
Dayton, OHSome College (No Degree) - Fire Science
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OHSkills
- Emergency response and patient transport
- Vehicle extrication
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking
- Medical support
- Problem solving
Accomplishments
- 2 Army commendation awards
- 2 Army Achievement awards
- Meritorious unit commendation
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary medal
Timeline
Firefighter II/ EMT-B
New Carlisle Fire Division
07.2024 - Current
Ambulance Driver
Dayton Children's
09.2022 - Current
Combat Medic (68W)
Ohio National Guard
04.2016 - 04.2024
High School Diploma -
Greenon High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Wright State University
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science
Sinclair Community College
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