Donnie Maddox
Enterprise,AL
Summary
Dynamic Fire Captain/Paramedic with extensive experience at City of Enterprise, skilled in emergency response and personnel management. Proven track record in enhancing community fire safety through education and training initiatives. Adept at fire suppression and technical rescue, consistently delivering life-saving medical treatment in high-pressure situations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Captain/Paramedic
City of Enterprise
Enterprise, AL
05.2006 - Current
- Provided guidance to new firefighters in mastering critical skills.
- Coordinated team efforts to control hazardous fires, ensuring safety of nearby residents.
- Ensured adherence to established guidelines for better firefighter safety.
- Ensured log books, run reports, and training records were consistently accurate.
- Delivered various emergency medical services during critical situations.
- Evaluated firefighter performance through scheduled written assessments.
- Enhanced community understanding of fire safety through various educational initiatives.
- Ensured apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations were in proper condition.
- Teamed up with local schools to deliver fire safety education programs.
- Enhanced expertise by consistently attending professional courses related to latest trends in fire science and emergency management.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide immediate and life-saving medical care.
Paramedic
Enterprise Rescue
Enterprise, AL
05.2010 - 05.2020
- Provided comprehensive ACLS, BLS, and PALS services in high-stress situations.
- Handled critical situations with compassion during diverse medical crises.
- Enhanced patient results through efficient and precise evaluations.
- Controlled wounds during transport to ensure patient stability.
- Ensured safe and secure transfer of patients to medical facilities.
- Calculated precise medication dosages tailored to patient's weight and available drug inventory.
- Acted as a preceptor, sharing clinical knowledge with new paramedics on ridealongs.
- Conducted ongoing electrocardiogram monitoring using 12-leads to capture heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Handled difficult patient situations utilizing de-escalation strategies while maintaining a focus on overall security.
- Distributed medications and tracked patient responses for treatment adjustments.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Recorded patient data, treatments and results for precise documentation.
- Gathered comprehensive patient health histories.
- Tracked vital signs to evaluate patient status and determine medical needs.
Emergency Medical Technician
Coffee County EMS
Elba, AL
06.2006 - 05.2010
- Enhanced patient care by effectively managing critical medical situations.
- Enhanced quality of care by providing targeted treatments after thorough assessment of patients' vital signs, physical statuses, and medical backgrounds.
- Utilized pulse oximeters and electronic equipment to evaluate and determine patient care needs.
- Utilized continuous learning through various professional development opportunities.
- Performed routine inspections on emergency vehicles and equipment to confirm operational status.
Emergency Medical Technician
City of Abbeville
Abbeville, AL
02.2003 - 05.2006
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information, assessment findings, interventions performed, and overall condition by completing detailed reports in compliance with legal requirements and industry standards.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
Firefighter/EMT
City of Eufaula
Eufaula, AL
11.2001 - 05.2006
- Delivered essential life-saving measures in high-pressure situations.
- Carried out essential emergency medical services during critical situations.
- Worked alongside team members to implement effective firefighting tactics, reducing property damage.
- Operated various structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles during rescue operations.
Education
Associate Degree In Applied Science - Emergency Medical Service
Enterprise State Community College
Enterprise, AL08.2019
High School Diploma - General Studies
New Brockton High School
New Brockton, AL05.1992
Skills
- Personnel management
- Emergency response
- Fire suppression
- Technical rescue
- Public education
- Facility and equipment maintenance
- Incident command
- Fire prevention
- Crew training
- Emergency medical treatment
Timeline
Paramedic
Enterprise Rescue
05.2010 - 05.2020
Emergency Medical Technician
Coffee County EMS
06.2006 - 05.2010
Fire Captain/Paramedic
City of Enterprise
05.2006 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
City of Abbeville
02.2003 - 05.2006
Firefighter/EMT
City of Eufaula
11.2001 - 05.2006
Associate Degree In Applied Science - Emergency Medical Service
Enterprise State Community College
High School Diploma - General Studies
New Brockton High School