Darrell Strong
Rapid City Fire Department
RAPIDCITY,SD
1
Certification
24
years of professional experience
A Firefighter Paramedic dedicated to serving others with service, loyalty, integrity, professionalism, pride, and reliability. Demonstrates sound judgment, accountability, and compassion while providing high-quality emergency medical care and fire suppression services. Committed to teamwork, maintaining high standards, supporting fellow personnel, and representing the department with pride and professionalism in every situation.
Work History
Firefighter/Paramedic
10 Years 1 Month- Completed rigorous training and certification processes for journeyman and paramedic roles within a four-year timeframe.
- Facilitated paramedic training programs and acted in a leadership capacity to enhance company performance.
Guided field training for medics and contributed as an acting company officer to drive team effectiveness. - Underwent extensive training exceeding 350 hours to secure USAR Rescue Specialist certification, demonstrating commitment to safety and rescue operations.
- Enhanced paramedic program effectiveness through comprehensive training for RCFD participants.
Achieved high trainee engagement levels in EMTA/EMTB courses.
Elevated skill proficiency in ACLS/PALS/PHTLS through targeted instruction.
Boosted wildland fire response capabilities via expert training.
Increased operational success rates in rescue and vehicle extrication through hands-on training.
Wildland Firefighter
6 Years 2 Months- Employed two years on Tallac Hotshot Handcrew, involved in rigorous fire suppression tactics and extensive team building to achieve high risk objectives.
- Four years as a Fire Apparatus Operator/Assistant Engine Captain directing crews and operating fire apparatus in remote and wildland urban interface terrain for fire suppression.
- Coordinated and instructed wildland class and recruit program for USFS Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. Instructed 50-75 students through red card certification, and staffed and deployed two 20 person type 2 handcrews.
Wildland Firefighter
7 Years 4 Months- Worked as seasonal wildland firefighter while attending college.
- Obtained FFT1, ENGB, and ICT4
- Built long lasting relationships with firefighting community locally and nationally
- Operated fire suppression equipment to control and extinguish wildfires.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
High School Diploma
Skills
Emergency Response to All Risk Hazards
Swiss Army Knife of FD (Journeyman
EMTP
ACO
FTO
ARFF
Rescue)
Leadership
Excellent Communicator
Resilient in stressful situations
Certification
- SD Firefighter I & II
- Pro Board FADO and Fire Officer
- Nationally Registered Paramedic
- ACLS/PALS/PHTMLS/CPR Instructor
- USAR Rescue Specialist
- TFLD - Task Force Leader
Timeline
Firefighter/Paramedic
Rapid City Fire Department
08.2016 - CurrentRead More
Wildland Firefighter
US Forest Service
05.2010 - 07.2016Read More
Wildland Firefighter
South Dakota Wildland Fire Suppresssion
06.2002 - 10.2009Read More
South Dakota State University
Bachelor of Science from Biology
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Sturgis Brown High School
High School Diploma
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