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CRAIG BRONSON

St.Cloud,FL

Summary

Professional emergency response specialist with experience in fire suppression, rescue operations, and hazardous material handling. Strong focus on teamwork, ensuring safety, and achieving operational goals. Reliable and adaptable with skills in emergency medical response, incident command, and community education. Known for effective communication, physical stamina, and quick decision-making.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lieutenant/Paramedic

St. Cloud Fire Rescue
05.2014 - Current
  • Currently employed with The City of St. Cloud as a Lieutenant/paramedic (May 2014-Jan 2022), we provide medical and fire protection for the citizens. I have been with the city for 8 years and am part of our squad for specialized training (i.e. confined space, rope rescue, and VMR). I also assist in training the new hires during their orientation and have written the probationary fireman manual for the fire department. I left to pursue bigger opportunities at a larger fire department; however, I returned to SCFR in Jan. of 2023. I returned as a fireman/paramedic and have promoted to the rank of Lieutenant since my return.

Firefighter/Paramedic

Orlando Fire Department
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Joined the Orlando Fire Department in January of 2022 after having spent 8 years with St. Cloud Fire Rescue. Due to family issues in other state, I left after 1 year and rejoined St. Cloud Fire Rescue.
  • Improved public awareness and education on fire safety practices through community workshops and school programs.
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.

Firefighter/EMT

Polk County Fire Rescue
10.2013 - 04.2016
  • I worked for Polk County from 10/2013 to 04/2016. I worked as a Firefighter/EMT, where I served in providing the citizens with medical and fire protection.

Truck Foreman

Ryan Hervey Lawn Service
01.2012 - 10.2013
  • Prior to joining the fire service, I worked as a truck foreman managing a group of three to five people through out the day. We would work for 12-15 hours a day/ 6 days a week. I provided lawn maintenance, sprinkler installation/repair, and tree service.

Volunteer Firefighter/EMT

Davenport Fire Department
07.2012 - 10.2013
  • I started with this department as a volunteer firefighter/EMT from July 2012-October 2013.
  • Administered first aid and conducted emergent response management.
  • Enhanced teamwork among the crew by participating in regular training sessions, drills, and exercises.

Dish Washer

Catfish Place
09.2011 - 09.2012
  • I started working as a dish washer from September 2011 to September 2012 were I worked my way up to a cook.

Education

Bachelors - Homeland Security

American Military University
Charles Town, WV
01.2025

AS - Emergency Medical Service

Valencia College
Orlando, FL
01.2018

EMT and Minimum Standards - Firefighting

Central Florida Fire Academy
Orlando, FL
01.2012

HS diploma -

Saint Cloud High School
St. Cloud, FL
01.2009

Certification

  • Firefighter
  • Advanced Rope Rigging
  • Truck Company Operation
  • Driver/Operator
  • Live Fire Training Instructor
  • Instructor 1
  • S130, 190, L180
  • Paramedic/EMT
  • Rope Ops and Tech
  • Confined Space Ops and Tech
  • Vehicle Machinery Rescue Ops and Tech
  • Fire Officer 1 & 2 series
  • HazMat Tech
  • ITLS, PALS, ACLS, BLS
  • ICS 100, 200, 300, 405, 660, 700, 800

Timeline

Firefighter/Paramedic

Orlando Fire Department
01.2022 - 01.2023

Lieutenant/Paramedic

St. Cloud Fire Rescue
05.2014 - Current

Firefighter/EMT

Polk County Fire Rescue
10.2013 - 04.2016

Volunteer Firefighter/EMT

Davenport Fire Department
07.2012 - 10.2013

Truck Foreman

Ryan Hervey Lawn Service
01.2012 - 10.2013

Dish Washer

Catfish Place
09.2011 - 09.2012

Bachelors - Homeland Security

American Military University

AS - Emergency Medical Service

Valencia College

EMT and Minimum Standards - Firefighting

Central Florida Fire Academy

HS diploma -

Saint Cloud High School

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