Colin Blackburn
Bridgeport
Summary
Firefighter/EMT-B with extensive experience in pre-hospital emergency care seeking a career with Lake Worth Fire Department for an exciting change. Highly motivated, quick learner that remains calm in stressful situations. Proficient in performing emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures.
Developed skills in high-pressure, emergency environments, including quick decision-making and effective problem-solving.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter/EMT-B
Eagle Mountain Fire/EMS
07.2024 - Current
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Maintained optimal readiness for emergency situations by regularly participating in drills and training exercises.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
Firefighter/EMT-B
Bridgeport Fire Department
04.2023 - Current
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- 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.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Mike Patterson Construction
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Maintained John Deere 6430 tractor in good working order and regularly inspected and cleaned attachments.
- Moved equipment between job locations, following traffic rules to prevent incidents and quickly reach new sites.
- Used large tractors to cut and plow land according to job specifications, consistently meeting deadlines with quick, accurate work.
Firefighter/EMT-B
Wise County EMS/Rescue
10.2021 - 04.2024
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
- Continuously improved skills through regular training sessions, workshops, conferences, and staying up-to-date on industry best practices.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
Emergency Medical Technician
Sacred Cross EMS 911
07.2016 - 04.2024
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Continuously improved skills through regular training sessions, workshops, conferences, and staying up-to-date on industry best practices.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bowie High School
Bowie, TX05-2014
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Critical decision-making skills
- Pre-hospital care
- Patient management
Certification
- Wildland Firefighter S130/S190/L180
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification
- Basic Life Support certification
- National Incident Management System certification
- Traffic Incident Management System certification
- Incident Command System 100, 200, 700, 800
Timeline
Firefighter/EMT-B
Eagle Mountain Fire/EMS
07.2024 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
Mike Patterson Construction
04.2024 - 07.2024
Firefighter/EMT-B
Bridgeport Fire Department
04.2023 - Current
Firefighter/EMT-B
Wise County EMS/Rescue
10.2021 - 04.2024
Emergency Medical Technician
Sacred Cross EMS 911
07.2016 - 04.2024
- Wildland Firefighter S130/S190/L180
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification
- Basic Life Support certification
- National Incident Management System certification
- Traffic Incident Management System certification
- Incident Command System 100, 200, 700, 800
High School Diploma -
Bowie High School
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