Drake Canellis
Bandera,TX
Summary
Dedicated Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician with comprehensive experience in municipal and volunteer emergency services. Skilled in fire suppression, emergency medical response, and patient care, consistently contributing to effective team operations and incident readiness.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
EMT-B
Bandera County EMS
Bandera, Texas
04.2024 - Current
- Performed patient assessments, vital-sign monitoring, documentation, and patient transport duties within EMT scope of practice.
- Delivered basic life support care during 911 emergency medical responses to stabilize patients.
- Supported paramedics and EMS personnel during emergency calls to ensure effective patient care.
- Maintained ambulance, equipment, and supply readiness.
- Contributed volunteer efforts to enhance community emergency services and improve public safety.
Firefighter / EMT
Pipe Creek Volunteer Fire Department
Pipe Creek, Texas
01.2023 - Current
- Responded to fire, rescue, and emergency medical incidents, ensuring safety and effective resolution in a volunteer fire department.
- Supported emergency medical response and patient care, delivering critical assistance within EMT scope of practice.
- Assisted with structural and wildland firefighting operations, contributing to community safety and emergency preparedness.
- Participated in training, equipment maintenance, and department readiness activities.
- Continued involvement with the department as a volunteer following the listed period.
Firefighter / EMT-B
Kerrville Fire Department
Kerrville, Texas
12.2024 - 05.2026
- Delivered emergency response and medical care as firefighter/EMT, ensuring patient safety and effective treatment within municipal fire department.
- Executed fire suppression, emergency response, and station duties while maintaining apparatus/equipment readiness and participating in department training.
- Responded to emergency incidents as part of a coordinated fire and EMS team.
- Assisted with patient assessment, basic life support care, and emergency medical operations within EMT scope of practice.
- Completed 48-hour shift assignments in a high-demand environment requiring teamwork, adaptability, and readiness for emergency response.
- Reason for Leaving: Pursued attendance at a police academy.
Firefighter / EMT
Bexar County ESD 8
San Antonio, Texas
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Delivered effective fire and emergency medical response for Emergency Services District.
- Supported emergency patient care, fireground operations, and incident response to enhance safety and efficiency.
- Ensured operational readiness of equipment and apparatus to facilitate quick response times.
- Participated in department training and worked effectively within the incident command and chain-of-command structure.
- Reason for Leaving: Career growth and additional experience.
Education
High School Diploma -
Homeschool
Bandera, TexasSkills
- Emergency Medical Response
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Emergency Medical Care
- Patient assessment
- Patient documentation
- Emergency scene management
- Emergency Response Coordination
- Fire Suppression Techniques
- Fire Safety Operations
- Fire & EMS Equipment Readiness
- Emergency vehicle operations
- Team emergency response
- Public Safety Operations
- Data Entry & Computer Skills
- Communication skills
Certification
- Texas DSHS EMT-B, 04/01/24 exp. 04/01/28
- National Registry EMT (NREMT-B)
- TCFP Basic Structure Firefighter, 04/01/24 exp. 10/2025
- S-130 – Firefighter Training
- S-190 – Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior, 07/01/23
- TCFP Hazmat Technician
Additional References
Additional references available upon request.
Timeline
Firefighter / EMT-B
Kerrville Fire Department
12.2024 - 05.2026
Firefighter / EMT
Bexar County ESD 8
06.2024 - 12.2024
EMT-B
Bandera County EMS
04.2024 - Current
Firefighter / EMT
Pipe Creek Volunteer Fire Department
01.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Homeschool