Eric Bland
Orange
Summary
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter/AEMT
Orange County ESD#1
Vidor
01.2024 - Current
- Responded promptly to medical emergencies such as heart attacks or stroke victims.
- Performed search and rescue operations in hazardous environments.
- Inspected vehicles for proper operation prior to use on emergency calls.
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
- Coordinated with other first responders during multi-agency responses.
AEMT
Acadian Ambulance Service
Beaumont
02.2021 - Current
- Operated ambulances safely and efficiently while transporting patients to medical facilities.
- Provided pre-hospital emergency care according to established standards of practice within scope of licensure and certification.
- Maintained proficiency in ALS interventions by attending continuing education courses.
- Provided advanced life support treatments such as administering intravenous fluids and medications, intubations, and defibrillation.
- Monitored vital signs including pulse oximetry, blood pressure, cardiac rhythm and temperature.
- Responded quickly to 911 calls for assistance providing on-scene treatment for trauma victims.
Field Technician
USA DeBusk
Orange
08.2019 - 10.2020
- Identified potential safety hazards related to job tasks and took appropriate action to eliminate them.
- Communicated regularly with management regarding progress made on assigned projects or tasks.
- Followed safety procedures when handling hazardous materials.
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment and systems to ensure optimal performance.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - EMT-B
Lamar State College
OrangeSome College (No Degree) - AEMT
Lamar State College
Orange, TXSome College (No Degree) - Fire Academy
Kilgore College
Kilgore, TXSkills
- Advanced life support
- Equipment maintenance
- Search and rescue
- Emergency medical response
- Critical thinking
- Patient assessment
- First aid and CPR
- Firefighting activities
- Public assistance and support
- Incident command system
- Medical assessments
- Personnel management
- Radio communication proficiency
Affiliations
- Volunteer work for 501 C organization
Certification
- TCFP FF1, FF2, Hazmat ops, and Driver operator pumper
- ACLS&PALS
- NREMT AEMT
- TXDSHS AEMT
Timeline
Firefighter/AEMT
Orange County ESD#1
01.2024 - Current
AEMT
Acadian Ambulance Service
02.2021 - Current
Field Technician
USA DeBusk
08.2019 - 10.2020
Some College (No Degree) - EMT-B
Lamar State College
Some College (No Degree) - AEMT
Lamar State College
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Academy
Kilgore College