Cory Hallum
Summary
Dedicated employee known for punctuality, pursuing employment options where good customer service and positive attitude will make a difference. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMT-Basic
UK Healthcare
Lexington, KY
02.2025 - Current
- Member of Pediatric Critical Care Team
- Provided medical care and transport in an ambulance and ER setting
- Provided accurate documentation of patient encounters
- Complete required training
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Scott County Fire Dept.
Georgetown, KY
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Led and planned periodic fire safety inspections to identify unsafe conditions.
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
- Inspected buildings to determine compliance with fire codes and fire prevention protocols.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
- Prepared detailed reports concerning all activities at emergency scenes.
- Responded to fire and safety-related emergency calls in local area.
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Providence Fire/EMS
Providence, KY
12.2022 - 05.2025
- Led and planned periodic fire safety inspections to identify unsafe conditions.
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
- Inspected buildings to determine compliance with fire codes and fire prevention protocols.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
- Prepared detailed reports concerning all activities at emergency scenes.
- Responded to fire and safety-related emergency calls in local area.
Safety Officer
Century Aluminum
Robards, KY
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to check compliance with fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
- Reviewed new facility plans and suggested modifications to meet compliance standards.
- Managed safety and health programs, enforcing compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
- Checked and calibrated equipment for safety.
- Controlled hazardous waste storage and disposal.
- Maintained records documenting safety audits and accidents.
- Maintained detailed database of compliance data, activities and actions taken.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies and regulations.
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
- Inspected parking lot to verify parking permits and ticketed or towed unauthorized vehicles.
- Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports.
- Assessed fire detectors and alarm systems to prevent and address issues.
- Responded to accidents and administered first aid to individuals.
EMT-Basic
Hopkinsville Fire/EMS
Hopkinsville, KY
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Documented calls in reports detailing incident type and course of treatment.
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public and first responders safe.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Reviewed inventory levels prior to shift and restocked ambulance to prepare for service.
- Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Observed and assessed incident scenes upon arrival to determine level of safety for first responders.
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
EMT-Basic
Deaconess EMS
Henderson, KY
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Documented calls in reports detailing incident type and course of treatment.
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public and first responders safe.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Reviewed inventory levels prior to shift and restocked ambulance to prepare for service.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
- Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Observed and assessed incident scenes upon arrival to determine level of safety for first responders.
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
- Managed care in field and in-transit, including performing standard testing and administering necessary medication.
Volunteer Firefighter
Hopkins County Fire Deparments
Hopkins County, KY
05.2017 - 05.2023
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Maintained tools and fire vehicles, contributing to rapid response capability.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Answered emergency situations quickly and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation.
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
- Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety.
- Participated in fire and life safety inspections of commercial and residential properties and checked operating condition of hydrants.
- Performed fundamental firefighter and driver duties.
- Assessed nature and extent of fire, condition of buildings, danger to adjacent buildings and water supply status to determine crew or company requirements.
- Employed systematic search and rescue procedures and location and excavation devices to safely locate and evacuate victims.
- Inspected buildings for fire prevention and hazardous materials code violations or potential hazards.
- Planned, developed, implemented and monitored fire safety plans to address specific fire and life safety systems.
- Kept team responsive to emergency situations through scheduled drills and training.
Supervisor
Taco Johns
Madisonville, KY
06.2016 - 06.2020
- Resolved customer complaints and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Provided ongoing training to address staff needs.
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Maintained operating schedules to provide effective coverage for key areas and achieve objectives.
- Coached and mentored 5-10 staff members through constructive feedback to develop long-term career goals.
- Conducted employee evaluations and reviews.
- Developed position rotation to support continuous improvement and operator development.
- Managed communication within organization and to outside clients and partners and thoroughly documented and reported overnight activities to management.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and when dealing with unhappy customers, effectively diffusing situations.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills in resolving product and consumer complaints.
Education
High School Diploma -
Madisonville North Hopkins High School
Madisonville, KY05.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
Lindsey Wilson College
Columbia, KYEMT-Basic - Emergency Medical Technology
Hopkinsville Fire/EMS
Hopkinsville, KY06.2020
Skills
- Team management
- Goal-oriented
- Training & Development
- Problem resolution
- Continuous Improvement
Certification
- Certified EMT-B, licensed by Kentucky Board of EMS
- Certified by IFSAC in the following: FF1, FF2, HazMat Awareness, HazMat Operations
- Technician level certifications in: Rope Access/Rescue and HazMat
- Certified in Basic Life Support CPR through the American Heart Association
- CPAT certified by the Kentucky Fire Commission
- Certified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the following:
- ICS 100: The Incident Command System
- ICS 200: Incident Command for Single Resource and Initial Action Incidents
- ICS 700: National Incident Management System
- ICS 800: National Response Framework
- Certified in Networking Administration by Kentucky Occupational Skills Standards Assessment
Timeline
EMT-Basic
UK Healthcare
02.2025 - Current
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Scott County Fire Dept.
05.2023 - 12.2024
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Providence Fire/EMS
12.2022 - 05.2025
Safety Officer
Century Aluminum
06.2022 - 12.2022
EMT-Basic
Hopkinsville Fire/EMS
03.2021 - 06.2022
EMT-Basic
Deaconess EMS
07.2020 - 07.2021
Volunteer Firefighter
Hopkins County Fire Deparments
05.2017 - 05.2023
Supervisor
Taco Johns
06.2016 - 06.2020
High School Diploma -
Madisonville North Hopkins High School
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
Lindsey Wilson College
EMT-Basic - Emergency Medical Technology
Hopkinsville Fire/EMS
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