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Derek Tate Twardowski
Pinellas Park,FL
Overview
13
13
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter / EMT
Pinellas Park Fire Department
Pinellas Park, FL
08.2024 - Current
- Responded swiftly to emergency calls, assessing incident scenes to determine appropriate response strategies.
- Operated firefighting equipment and tools effectively to mitigate hazards during emergency situations.
- Participated in extensive training exercises to enhance firefighting techniques and overall team readiness. to enhance firefighting skills and techniques.
EMT
Sunstar Paramedics
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Administered life-saving interventions and monitored vital signs during transport.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls, assessing patient conditions to provide timely interventions.
- Maintained composure during emergencies, effectively prioritizing actions to address critical situations.
Patient Transporter
HCA Florida Largo Hospital
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Transported patients safely throughout HCA Florida Largo Hospital facilities.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure secure movement of patients within the hospital.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient transfers and positioning during procedures.
Bagger/Customer service/Cashier/Stock Clerk
Publix
12.2018 - 09.2022
- Delivered friendly service while actively engaging with customers to enhance their shopping experience.
- Streamlined checkout process by efficiently bagging groceries for customers.
- Organized inventory in backroom to ensure quick retrieval and timely restocking.
Education
Hillsborough Community College Fire Academy
Hillsborough County12-2024
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster High School
Scranton, PA05-2020
Some College (No Degree) -
St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FLParamedic -
School Of EMS
Palm Harbor07-2026
EMT -
School Of EMS
Palm Harbor, FL06-2023
Skills
- Emergency response
- Emergency scene management
- Stress tolerance and resilience
- Structural firefighting
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
Certification
- CPR
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support
- Emergency Pediatric Care
- Advanced Medical Life Support
- ICS 100
- ICS 200
- ICS 700
- ICS 800
- Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician Basic, 07/23
- Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic, 08/26
- Florida Licensed EMT-B
- Florida Licensed Paramedic
Accomplishments
- Highest Academic GPA Of Hillsborough County Community College Fire Academy - Class 2024-04
- Pinellas Park Fire Department Explorer Post 945 Lieutenant / Acting Captain 03/2017 - 07/2020
- Pinellas Park Fire Cadets Post Instructor 05/2025 - Present
Timeline
Firefighter / EMT
Pinellas Park Fire Department
08.2024 - Current
EMT
Sunstar Paramedics
09.2023 - 02.2024
Patient Transporter
HCA Florida Largo Hospital
09.2022 - 09.2023
Bagger/Customer service/Cashier/Stock Clerk
Publix
12.2018 - 09.2022
Hillsborough Community College Fire Academy
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster High School
Some College (No Degree) -
St. Petersburg College
EMT -
School Of EMS
Paramedic -
School Of EMS