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DEREK SCALESE

DEREK SCALESE

Suffolk,VIRGINIA

Summary

Public Safety professional with 26 years of service with City of Hampton. Accomplished at fostering atmosphere of communication, teamwork and progress. Committed to providing the highest level of professionalism while maintaining tradition of excellence.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

09.2015 - 01.2016
  • Administer first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings.
  • Perform emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures, such as stomach suction, airway management, or heart monitoring, during ambulance ride.
  • Observe, record, and report to physician the patient's condition or injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs or treatment.
  • Immobilize patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport, using backboard or other spinal immobilization device.
  • Maintain vehicles and medical and communication equipment and replenish first aid equipment and supplies.
  • Assess nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
  • Communicate with dispatchers or treatment center personnel to provide information about situation, to arrange reception of victims, or to receive instructions for further treatment.
  • Comfort and reassure patients.
  • Operate equipment, such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators, or bag valve mask resuscitators, in advanced life support environments.
  • Coordinate work with other emergency medical team members or police or fire department personnel.
  • Administer drugs, orally or by injection, or perform intravenous procedures under a physician's direction.
  • Immobilize patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport, using backboard or other spinal immobilization device.

Fire Lieutenant

CITY OF HAMPTON
HAMPTON, VA
01.1995 - 01.2016
  • Rescue victims from burning buildings and accident sites.
  • Respond to fire alarms and other calls for assistance, such as automobile and industrial accidents.
  • Assign firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.
  • Provide emergency medical services as required, and perform light to heavy rescue functions at emergencies.
  • Compile and maintain records on personnel, accidents, equipment, and supplies.
  • Prepare activity reports listing fire call locations, actions taken, fire types and probable causes, damage estimates, and situation dispositions.
  • Recommend personnel actions related to disciplinary procedures, performance, leaves of absence, and grievances.
  • Evaluate fire station procedures to ensure efficiency and enforcement of departmental regulations.
  • Search burning buildings to locate fire victims.
  • Take action to contain hazardous chemicals that might catch fire, leak, or spill.

Education

Associate of Science - Fire Science

COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
Orange Beach, AL
07.2014

Skills

  • Hazmat Technician/Officer
  • Fire Lieutenant
  • Communications liaison
  • Chemical fire suppression
  • Urban fire control
  • Calm under pressure
  • Strong communication skills
  • Public relations
  • EMS Expertise
  • Fire Response Team Direction
  • Emergency Response Procedures
  • Administration and Management
  • Life and Property Protection

Certification

Virginia State certified Fire Investigator 1033 (2008)Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate (2005)Rope Rescue I,IIConfined Space RescueVehicle Extrication I Hazardous Materials Technician

Timeline

09.2015 - 01.2016

Fire Lieutenant

CITY OF HAMPTON
01.1995 - 01.2016

Associate of Science - Fire Science

COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

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