Erynn Zak
Seymour,CT
Summary
Progressive EMS leader and paramedic with operational leadership experience in emergency response, personnel supervision, and advanced life support systems. Proven ability to coordinate field operations, mentor personnel, and maintain operational readiness in high-acuity environments. Experienced in scheduling oversight, personnel development, interagency coordination, and system-level EMS operations. Committed to strengthening provider performance, improving operational efficiency, and supporting high-quality prehospital care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Valley Emergency Medical Services
Seymour, CT
09.2025 - Current
- Respond as a fly-car paramedic providing ALS care for high-acuity emergencies.
- Perform advanced airway management, cardiac monitoring, IV/IO access, and medication administration.
- Provide clinical support to transporting crews and coordinate with receiving hospitals.
Site Supervisor / Captain
Northeast Fire-Rescue
Derby, CT
09.2023 - Current
- Supervise daily EMS operations for Derby site personnel including EMTs and paramedics.
- Manage scheduling, staffing coverage, and operational readiness for assigned crews.
- Coordinate personnel training, onboarding, and field mentorship.
- Provide leadership support to field crews during operational incidents and complex responses.
- Maintain communication between field personnel, dispatch, and partner agencies.
Paramedic
Nuvance Health Ambulance
Danbury, CT
05.2023 - Current
- Provide advanced prehospital patient care from initial contact through hospital transfer.
- Serve as team leader during ALS responses coordinating care with EMT partners and fire agencies.
- Complete comprehensive documentation and maintain protocol compliance.
Captain / EMT
Storm Ambulance Corps
Derby, CT
03.2021 - Current
- Provide leadership and operational support within a volunteer EMS organization.
- Assist with scheduling, personnel coordination, and operational readiness.
- Mentor EMT personnel and assist with training initiatives.
Emergency Department Technician
Stamford Hospital Emergency Department
Stamford, CT
06.2021 - 05.2023
- Supported emergency physicians and nurses in trauma and critical care procedures.
- Assisted with patient stabilization and coordinated emergency department care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Medical Services Administration, Minor in Emergency Medical Services
University of New Haven
Paramedic Certification - undefined
Bridgeport Hospital / Yale New Haven Health Paramedic Program
Undergraduate Coursework - undefined
Gateway Community College
Undergraduate Coursework - undefined
University of Alabama
Skills
- EMS Operations Management
- Personnel Supervision
- Crew Scheduling & Staffing
- Incident Coordination
- Interagency Communication
- Field Training & Mentorship
- Emergency Response Leadership
- Quality Improvement & Protocol Compliance
- Documentation and reporting
- Critical decision-making skills
Certification
- Connecticut State Paramedic License
- National Registry Paramedic (NRP)
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor
- AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Instructor
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS)
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
Timeline
Paramedic
Valley Emergency Medical Services
09.2025 - Current
Site Supervisor / Captain
Northeast Fire-Rescue
09.2023 - Current
Paramedic
Nuvance Health Ambulance
05.2023 - Current
Emergency Department Technician
Stamford Hospital Emergency Department
06.2021 - 05.2023
Captain / EMT
Storm Ambulance Corps
03.2021 - Current
Paramedic Certification - undefined
Bridgeport Hospital / Yale New Haven Health Paramedic Program
Undergraduate Coursework - undefined
Gateway Community College
Undergraduate Coursework - undefined
University of Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Medical Services Administration, Minor in Emergency Medical Services
University of New Haven
Leadership Impact
- Supervise and support 20+ EMS personnel as Site Supervisor at the Derby response area.
- Coordinate scheduling and staffing coverage to maintain consistent operational readiness.
- Mentor EMTs and paramedics through onboarding, orientation, and field training.
- Serve as operational point of contact for personnel issues, field support, and incident coordination.
- Work collaboratively with dispatch, fire departments, hospitals, and regional EMS partners.
- Support agency training initiatives and promote safety and protocol compliance.