Erik Austin
Lancaster,PA
Summary
Professional Firefighter/AEMT with extensive experience with multiple Fire/EMS agencies, across a multitude of settings; ranging from rural to densely populated urban communities. Operated in austere, conflict environments as part of, and leading rescue/medical teams. Assisted with EMT instruction and lead emergency medical and trauma care classes for new EMT candidates, and rescue teams. Familiar with heavy machinery/industrial settings and hazards with having worked in commercial/residential construction, and manufacturing. Extensive outdoor experience, including rock climbing, mountaineering, and backpacking. Familiar with living with minimal equipment and resources in primitive environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
AEMT
Lancaster EMS
03.2024 - Current
- Participated in continuing education courses, ensuring professional development as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician.
- Operated on large scale event standbys, including the USGA Women’s Open Golf Tournament, coordinating with multiple EMS, Fire, and Local/State/Federal law enforcement agencies, to maintain public safety
Firefighter/AEMT
Lancaster City Bureau of Fire
03.2023 - Current
- Structural firefighter in an urban setting.
- Rescue Technician, including rope rescue, heavy vehicle extrication, and water rescue
- Teach fire prevention for schools and community events
- Assist EMS transport crews with assessment and treatment
Equipment Manager/Operations Team
Chazak Rescue
02.2022 - 02.2024
- Deployed with teams to Ukraine as Rescue Technician/AEMT and Operations liaison
- Maintained and inventoried various supplies/equipment
- Researched, recommended, and purchased supplies
- Trained personnel for medical care in austere environments
- Instructed trainees in Incident Command and scene control
Driver
Kings Amish Furniture
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Maintained and drove large vehicles, including commercial vans, pickups, and large trailers.
- Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to items during transport.
- Managed warehouse space, and maintained inventory logs.
AEMT
Uwchlan Ambulance Corps
10.2021 - 02.2023
- Managed challenging situations, including mass casualty incidents, major traumas, vehicle extrications.
- Completed EMS reports, and other incident documentation.
A-EMT
New Holland EMS
06.2018 - 02.2023
- Mentored and trained new EMTs.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
Firefighter/AEMT
Farmersville Fire Company
11.2017 - 02.2023
- Responded to emergency calls and communicated with crew to perform task efficiently and safely
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
Masonry Laborer
Cambridge Masonry
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Worked heavy manual labor, including moving large stones, constructing scaffolding, and mixing concrete.
- Utilized a variety of power and hand tools to complete projects.
- Operated heavy machinery including skid loaders, pettibones, and forklifts.
Assistant EMT Instructor
New Holland EMS Academy
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Evaluated students' competencies through testing and scenarios
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
CNC Lathe Operator
Keystone Wood Turning
07.2015 - 11.2020
- Lead production team in meeting deadlines and streamlining processes
- Adhered to safety procedures and regulations during CNC lathe operations.
- Prepared and set up machine systems for daily operation and adhered to production goals.
- Maintained CNC lathe via established preventive maintenance schedules.
- Helped establish priorities, solved problems and set goals within department and offered help to team members.
Education
Firefighter I/II - Structural Firefighting
HACC Professional Fire Academy
Harrisburg, PA06.2023
EMT-A
New Holland EMS Academy
02.2022
Rope Rescue Technician II
CMC Rope Rescue
10.2021
Leadership/Mountaineering/Rock Climbing/Navigation
SROM
07.2020
Leave No Trace Master Educator
SROM
07.2020
GED -
Homeschool
03.2020
Interior Firefighter
LCPSTC
11.2019
EMT-B
New Holland EMS Academy
06.2018
Skills
- Leading Teams
- Hand and Power Tools
- Rescue and Medical experience
- Extensive driving experience, including emergency vehicles
Timeline
AEMT
Lancaster EMS
03.2024 - Current
Firefighter/AEMT
Lancaster City Bureau of Fire
03.2023 - Current
Equipment Manager/Operations Team
Chazak Rescue
02.2022 - 02.2024
Driver
Kings Amish Furniture
11.2021 - 02.2023
AEMT
Uwchlan Ambulance Corps
10.2021 - 02.2023
Masonry Laborer
Cambridge Masonry
03.2021 - 10.2021
Assistant EMT Instructor
New Holland EMS Academy
01.2020 - 06.2021
A-EMT
New Holland EMS
06.2018 - 02.2023
Firefighter/AEMT
Farmersville Fire Company
11.2017 - 02.2023
CNC Lathe Operator
Keystone Wood Turning
07.2015 - 11.2020
Firefighter I/II - Structural Firefighting
HACC Professional Fire Academy
EMT-A
New Holland EMS Academy
Rope Rescue Technician II
CMC Rope Rescue
Leadership/Mountaineering/Rock Climbing/Navigation
SROM
Leave No Trace Master Educator
SROM
GED -
Homeschool
Interior Firefighter
LCPSTC
EMT-B
New Holland EMS Academy
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