Emma Weatherhead
Riverton,UT
Summary
Skilled Senior Critical Care Paramedic/Firefighter with experience in the emergency service industry. Highly organized with strong leadership skills. Dynamic communicator who consistently exceeds goals and expectations. Strong advocate for mental health and department cohesiveness.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Critical Care Paramedic
South Jordan Fire Department
South Jordan, UT
08.2023 - Current
- Administered advanced life support procedures in high-pressure environments.
- Coordinated with hospitals for seamless transfer of critically ill patients, enhancing continuity of care.
- Assisted in creating the critical care platform for South Jordan Fire department.
CPR Instructor
Advanced CPR
West Jordan, Utah
08.2017 - Current
- Instruct and certify groups in first aid and CPR.
- Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
- Collaborated with instructors to implement best practices to enhance student learning.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
Paramedic/Firefighter
South Jordan Fire Department
South Jordan, UT
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Respond to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Oversee equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Evaluate situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Provide excellent customer service while interacting with the public.
Paramedic/Firefighter
Sandy City Fire Department
Sandy, UT
08.2018 - 08.2022
- Provide excellent customer service while responding to emergency calls.
- Lead medical calls, including advanced life support, timely and proficiently.
- Increased standards on medical calls by providing medical training and review of protocols.
EMT/Firefighter
Sandy City Fire Department
Sandy, UT
07.2009 - 08.2018
- Respond promptly and effectively to all emergencies.
- Build rapport with crew, co-workers, and citizens.
- Maintain physical, mental and emotional performance.
Store Manager
Sports Authority
Murray, UT
12.1998 - 06.2009
- Responsible for overall management of retail store.
- Supervised daily operations, budgeting, human resource management, merchandising and sales.
- Increased sales by motivating employees and teaching customer service skills.
- 11 years of customer service experience.
Education
Managing Officer Program Designation -
National Fire Academy
Emmitsburg, MD06.2019
Paramedic Certification - Emergency Services
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Services Administration
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT08.2017
Skills
- Confident leader
- Skilled project organization
- Customer service oriented
- Collaborator and Connector
Accomplishments
- Mental health advocate-fire department peer support team leader.
- Initial member of the Critical Care team for South Jordan Fire department.
- Fulfilled Quarter Master duties for Sandy Fire department by organizing, purchasing, and budgeting fire department uniforms.
- Created and implemented Sandy Fire Department's Social Media platform.
Additional Information
- National Fire Academy Effective Leadership Skills for Fire and EMS Organizations 2013
- Peer Support trained in 2015
- National Fire Academy Strategic Organizational Issues in Fire and EMS 2015
- QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Instructor in 2017
- IAFF trained Peer Support team member in 2019
- Utah Critical Incident Stress Management Team Member 2021
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills training 2022
- Critical Care Paramedic Course 2022
- National Fire Academy Decision-Making for Initial Company Operations 2026
Certification
- Certified Flight Paramedic
- NREMT Paramedic
- Utah State Paramedic
- American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, PALS
- American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, PALS Instructor
- Firefighter I & II
- Wildland Firefighter I
- Hazardous Materials Technician
- Apparatus Driver/Operator-pumper and aerial
- Instructor I
- Officer I
- Company Officer-Inspector
- Supervising Fire Officer
- Firefighter Cancer Support Network Training of Trainers
- ICS 100, 200, 300, 340, 400, 700, 703, 800 & IS0029
Timeline
Senior Critical Care Paramedic
South Jordan Fire Department
08.2023 - Current
Paramedic/Firefighter
South Jordan Fire Department
08.2022 - 08.2023
Paramedic/Firefighter
Sandy City Fire Department
08.2018 - 08.2022
CPR Instructor
Advanced CPR
08.2017 - Current
EMT/Firefighter
Sandy City Fire Department
07.2009 - 08.2018
Store Manager
Sports Authority
12.1998 - 06.2009
Managing Officer Program Designation -
National Fire Academy
Paramedic Certification - Emergency Services
Utah Valley University
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Services Administration
Utah Valley University