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Dustin Zitnick

Ocala,FL

Summary

Dedicated firefighting professional of 12 years in the Service with great leadership, planning and scene management abilities. Talented in keeping crew members at peak performance with continuous training and expert motivational talents. Ready for any challenge and certified in multiple areas. Throughout the years in my career I have progressed by taking as many classes as I can, learning as much as I can to drive my career further, taking as many promotional steps since being hired by MCFR in February of 2014 and obtaining Special Operations positions on Hazardous Materials Team, Technical Rescue Team, Critical Care Paramedicine Team, and Task Force 8 Urban Search and Rescue Team. With all the Knowledge and Experience thus far I would like to pass it on to newer employees/co-workers in the role as a Company Officer For Marion County Fire Rescue.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Fire Service Instructor

Florida State Fire College
01.2021 - Current
  • Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
  • Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
  • Kept updated with developments in subject area curriculum, technical and career trends and teaching resources and methods.
  • Continually taught all Urban Search And Rescue classes as in Rope OPS/Tech, VMR OPS/Tech, Confined Space OPS/Tech, Trench OPS/Tech, Confined Space OPS/Tech, Hazmat Tech and Fire Standards classes.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.

Fire Service Instructor

Marion County Fire Rescue Training Division
12.2018 - Current
  • Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
  • Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
  • Kept updated with developments in subject area curriculum, technical and career trends and teaching resources and methods.
  • Presented lectures and conducted discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids such as graphs, charts and slides.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

Driver/Engineer

Marion County Fire Rescue
02.2014 - Current

Currently a Driver/Engineer for Marion County Fire Rescue at our Technical Rescue Special Operations Station 1. We respond to all significant calls regarding advanced rescue techniques and equipment, as well as all Medical/Fire/Traffic Crashes/Services calls/Etc. As a Driver/Engineer I am second in command to the crew and help the Lieutenant delegate station and scene operations.

Paramedic

UF Health Shands
06.2020 - 07.2021
  • Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
  • Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
  • Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.

Firefighter

Southwest Ranches Fire Rescue
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
  • Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
  • Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.

Education

US&R Courses, Hazmat, Advance Firefighting Courses

Florida State Fire College
Ocala, FL

Critical Care Paramedicine

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
12.2018

Paramedic

Florida Medical Training Institute
Coral Springs, FL
09.2013

EMT/ Firefighting

Broward Fire Academy
Davie, FL
12.2010

High School Diploma -

Cooper City High School
Cooper City, FL
05.2009

Skills

  • Officer Training
  • Detailed Instruction
  • Role Modeling
  • Training Methods
  • Physical Fitness Training
  • Staff Development
  • Firefighting Activities
  • Firefighting Techniques Expertise

Timeline

Fire Service Instructor

Florida State Fire College
01.2021 - Current

Paramedic

UF Health Shands
06.2020 - 07.2021

Fire Service Instructor

Marion County Fire Rescue Training Division
12.2018 - Current

Driver/Engineer

Marion County Fire Rescue
02.2014 - Current

Firefighter

Southwest Ranches Fire Rescue
01.2012 - 01.2014

US&R Courses, Hazmat, Advance Firefighting Courses

Florida State Fire College

Critical Care Paramedicine

University of Florida

Paramedic

Florida Medical Training Institute

EMT/ Firefighting

Broward Fire Academy

High School Diploma -

Cooper City High School
Dustin Zitnick