Erin Kirchner
Essex,MA
Summary
Hardworking, community-oriented Firefighter/EMT, looking to use leadership skills and professional training to ensure the members of the Essex Fire Department continue to work collaboratively and safely. Organized and dependable problem-solver, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet Department goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter/EMT
Essex Fire Department
01.2020 - Current
- Perform life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Document emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Collaborate with fellow firefighters and first reponders to execute efficient safety strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
- Maintain optimal readiness for emergency situations by regularly participating in drills and training exercises.
Safety Coordinator
Town Of Essex
01.2019 - Current
- Work with department heads to develop and maintain safety programs for all
municipal departments to ensure compliance with the Massachusetts Workplace
Safety and Health Protection standard. Inspect and evaluate workplace
environments and practices to ensure compliance with this standard. - Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work
methods, processes and materials. Collaborate with department heads to deliver necessary safety training and education programs. - Maintain open communication with risk management coordinator to ensure
accurate record-keeping and appropriate information sharing.
Board of Health Administrator
Town Of Essex
08.2015 - Current
- Ensure compliance with state and local regulations pertaining to onsite wastewater
(septic) and drinking water systems, food service establishments, bathing beaches,
recreational camps, and both rental and owner-occupied housing. - Manage infectious disease case investigation for COVID-19 and other
communicable diseases, - Maintain staffing and supplies for public vaccine clinics, working to ensure safety
and public health are a priority. - Supervise departmental staff including administrative clerk, food inspector, public
health nurse, vaccine clinic volunteers, and public health student interns.
Education
MA Fire Academy
Firefighter I/II
2024
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of Masschusetts
Amherst, MA2012
Skills
- Emergency Scene Management
- Stress tolerance and resilience
- Medical equipment usage
- Public safety and security
- Relationship building and management
Certification
- MA/National Emergency Medical Technician
- MA Firefighter I/II
- OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety/Health
- Hazardous Materials - Operations Level Responder
- MA Registered Sanitarian
Timeline
Firefighter/EMT
Essex Fire Department
01.2020 - Current
Safety Coordinator
Town Of Essex
01.2019 - Current
Board of Health Administrator
Town Of Essex
08.2015 - Current
MA Fire Academy
Firefighter I/II
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of Masschusetts
- MA/National Emergency Medical Technician
- MA Firefighter I/II
- OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety/Health
- Hazardous Materials - Operations Level Responder
- MA Registered Sanitarian
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