David Karlstromer
Seymour,MO
Summary
Experienced Fire Chief and EMT with a strong background in emergency response, patient assessment, and radio communication. Known for leading teams, coordinating under pressure, and supporting safe, effective care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Basic Emergency Medical Technician
Cox Health
Springfield, Missouri
11.2025 - Current
- Facilitated patient mobility using stretchers and wheelchairs to ensure safe transport.
- Checked patient status by taking vital signs, listening to concerns, and completing physical exams.
- Ensured clear communication with dispatch and hospital staff through radio systems to enhance response efficiency.
- Maintained infection control by cleaning units and disinfecting patient areas to promote patient safety.
- Finished patient care reports and CoxHealth records accurately.
- Worked with physicians, nurses, paramedics, firefighters, police officers, hospital staff, family members, and other healthcare professionals during patient care.
Fire Chief
SWCFPD
Diggins, MO
07.1995 - 06.2026
- Supported fire protection and emergency medical response for 60-person team covering 230 square miles and 15,000 residents.
- Ensured readiness and coverage, consistently meeting professional standards for emergency response.
- Updated 75 standard operating procedures to enhance operational efficiency and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with 8 neighboring agencies to implement auto-aid responses, improving response capabilities for residents and partner communities.
- Created mental health continuity policy that follows members through career and retirement for critical incidents and PTSD.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
MSU
SpringfieldSkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Patient transport
- Emergency response
- Infection control
- Electronic records management
- Effective communication
Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician-Missouri State License
- Firefighter 1-IFSAC Accreditation
- Firefighter 2-IFSAC Accreditation
- Hazardous Materials Operations
- PHTLS
- BLS
Timeline
Basic Emergency Medical Technician
Cox Health
11.2025 - Current
Fire Chief
SWCFPD
07.1995 - 06.2026
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
MSU