David McLagan
Netcong,NJ
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in emergency response and patient transport at Lakeland Emergency Squad. Proven leadership and effective communication skills, ensuring safety and efficiency in high-pressure situations. Skilled in vehicle maintenance and first aid, consistently achieving quality assurance standards while fostering team collaboration and problem-solving in critical environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Ambulance Driver
Lakeland Emergency Squad
Byram , NJ
07.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with paramedics to ensure safe transport of patients from scene to hospital or another facility.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls by driving safely at high speeds when necessary.
- Checked vehicle fluid levels before and after each shift, topping off coolant, gasoline, and oil.
- Lifted and transported patients from original location to ambulance.
- Operated ambulance during emergency and normal conditions to transport patients to hospitals or healthcare facilities.
- Performed daily inspections of ambulance, documenting damage and issues in reports for professionals.
Firefighter
Netcong fire department co 1
Netcong, NJ
03.2023 - Current
- Located victims trapped by fires, extricated and rendered first aid.
- Combatted fires by holding nozzles and directing streams of fog, chemicals or water.
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Used axes and other tools to break through windows and debris.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
Lead Superintendent
Landmark Companies
Netcong, New Jersey
07.2022 - Current
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Conducted regular inspections of work areas to verify quality assurance standards were being met.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Truck Driver /Diesel Mechanic
CRA trucking
Netcong, NJ
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure vehicles remained in proper working condition.
- Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
- Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sussex County Technical School
Lafayette, NJ06-2011
Skills
- Patient transport
- Emergency response
- Vehicle maintenance
- Traffic safety
- Firefighting
- First aid
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Leadership
- Radio communication
- Active listening
Timeline
Ambulance Driver
Lakeland Emergency Squad
07.2024 - Current
Firefighter
Netcong fire department co 1
03.2023 - Current
Lead Superintendent
Landmark Companies
07.2022 - Current
Truck Driver /Diesel Mechanic
CRA trucking
09.2021 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
Sussex County Technical School