David Reynolds
Coral Springs,FL
Summary
Driven Fire Lieutenant with 18 years of leading and motivating teams, I'm passionate about elevating Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescues EMS operations through data-driven innovation. Seeking the EMS Captain role to leverage my expertise and spearhead improvements like:
- Boosting cardiac arrest survival rates by 15% through evidence-based strategies and optimized EPCR reporting.
- Continuing to improve the MIH program to enhance pre-hospital care and reduce ambulance call volume.
- Leading high-performing teams through fostering collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning.
Commitment to excellence:
- Currently pursuing CEM and Florida EM certifications, demonstrating dedication to professional development.
- Actively contributing to disaster preparedness as the alternate for District 10 LEPC.
- Proactively volunteered and in the process to assist the EM bureau with updating PowerDMS to streamline CMAP compliance and efficiency.
Ready to lead our EMS division to new heights, I'm confident my experience, dedication, and data-driven approach will make a significant impact.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
15
15
Certification
Work History
FIRE LIEUTENANT
Fort Lauderdale Fire Department
Fort Lauderdale, FL
09.2018 - Current
- Lead and mentor dynamic teams of EMS/Fire personnel daily.
- Conducted annual firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters going through the paramedic sign-off process.
- Supervised a team of firefighters, ensuring adherence to protocol and operational efficiency.
- Ensured quality control of the EMS program through shift inspections, workflow assignments, and approvals.
- Organized drills and exercises to evaluate emergency preparedness and readiness, including VES training and mayday procedures.
- Utilized advanced problem-solving skills to address complex issues in emergencies.
- Engaged in daily training and classroom lecturing, leading departmental training initiatives such as high-performance CPR and ACLS.
- Ensured effective communication between fire crews during emergencies to coordinate efforts.
- Led a team at one of the city's busiest rescues for over 4 years now, consistently exceeding 10 calls per shift daily and overseeing crews that have had numerous saves during my tenure as Lieutenant.
FIRE FIGHTER
Fort Lauderdale Fire Department
Fort Lauderdale, FL
01.2006 - 09.2018
- Successfully operated firefighting and rescue equipment in emergency situations
- Proven ability to prioritize tasks effectively during crises
- Displayed outstanding problem-solving abilities under high-pressure situations
- Showed proficiency in using radio communications systems during emergencies
- Member of both TRT and Marine rescue teams for over 10 Years
- Upgrade to both Driver Engineer and Captain numerous times before being promoted to Lieutenant.
Education
Master of Arts - International Disaster Management
Florida International University
Miami, FLCertificate in Emergency Management - Emergency Management
University of Florida
Gainesville, FLBachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KSSkills
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Medical Records Preparation & CQI
- Disaster management
- Emergency medical treatment
- Fire service
- Emergency response procedures
- Administration and Management
- Network Engineer
- Information Technology
Certification
- Paramedic
- ACLS
- State of Florida Firefighter 1 & 2
- Med Dive
- Humanitarian Academy at Harvard (Building a Better Response)
- Bike Medic
- Shipboard Firefighter
- Rope1 1 & 2
- Confined Space Tech
- VMR Tech
- Trench Rescue Tech
- Structural Collapse Ops
- Microsoft Certified Professional
- FEMA IS (20.14, 29.a, 35.23, 37.23, 42, 60.b, 100.c, 120.c, 200.e, 230.e, 240.c, 241.c, 242.c, 244.b, 253.a, 393.b, 403, 405, 520, 559, 700.b, 703.b, 800.d, 909, 1190, 1300, 2000, 2200, 2500, 2700, 2900.a, and 2905)
Timeline
FIRE LIEUTENANT
Fort Lauderdale Fire Department
09.2018 - Current
FIRE FIGHTER
Fort Lauderdale Fire Department
01.2006 - 09.2018
Master of Arts - International Disaster Management
Florida International University
Certificate in Emergency Management - Emergency Management
University of Florida
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of Kansas
- Paramedic
- ACLS
- State of Florida Firefighter 1 & 2
- Med Dive
- Humanitarian Academy at Harvard (Building a Better Response)
- Bike Medic
- Shipboard Firefighter
- Rope1 1 & 2
- Confined Space Tech
- VMR Tech
- Trench Rescue Tech
- Structural Collapse Ops
- Microsoft Certified Professional
- FEMA IS (20.14, 29.a, 35.23, 37.23, 42, 60.b, 100.c, 120.c, 200.e, 230.e, 240.c, 241.c, 242.c, 244.b, 253.a, 393.b, 403, 405, 520, 559, 700.b, 703.b, 800.d, 909, 1190, 1300, 2000, 2200, 2500, 2700, 2900.a, and 2905)
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