FRANKLIN TRAINER
Anchorage
Summary
Motivated Paramedic with extensive experience as a Firefighter/Paramedic and Infantry Team Leader in US Army. Skilled in advanced life support, trauma and medical skills, patient transport, EMS operations, high-risk decision-making, and team leadership. Seeking to leverage clinical expertise and operational experience to transition into a Flight Paramedic role
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
11
11
Certifications
Work History
Firefighter/Paramedic
Anchorage Fire Department
Anchorage
01.2020 - Current
- Firefighter/Paramedic in a high-volume ALS system with approximately 40,000 annual calls, delivering advanced life support care and patient transport in dynamic, high-acuity environments.
- Served as a preceptor for paramedic students and newly hired personnel, and provided clinical ride-along instruction for law enforcement.
- Assisted in instruction for in-house paramedic and EMT new-hire academies; designed and implemented a structured continuing education program for a station of 20 EMTs and paramedics.
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments and delivered evidence-based prehospital care, including airway management, cardiac monitoring, pharmacologic interventions, and trauma resuscitation.
- Assisted in developing and implementing a department-wide SOP for active shooter response, standardizing medical operations, and improving interagency coordination.
- Certified HAZMAT Technician with experience operating as part of a multidisciplinary HAZMAT response team during complex incidents.
- Made rapid, life-critical decisions in dynamic environments involving trauma, medical emergencies, fireground operations, and rescue scenarios
- Performed physically demanding operations in extreme environments, including high heat, smoke, confined spaces, adverse weather, and limited visibility.
Squad Leader/Team Leader
United States Army
JBER
01.2014 - 12.2019
- Led and supervised an infantry fire team during airborne, ground, and combat operations across diverse environments, including Arctic training in Northern Alaska, multinational exercises in the U.S. and Australia, and a nine-month deployment to Eastern Afghanistan, ensuring mission success and team accountability in austere, high-threat conditions.
- Functioned as point man for patrols in Afghanistan, responsible for navigation, threat assessment, and maintaining security during combat operations
- Assisted Platoon Medic in organizing, stocking, and inventorying platoon aid station and casualty collection point on a remote outpost in Eastern Afghanistan.
- Trained, mentored, and evaluated junior soldiers in tactics, weapons systems, and operational procedures, ensuring team readiness and proficiency.
- Marked and secured helicopter landing zones at remote outposts in Eastern Afghanistan, facilitating safe resupply of personnel and equipment in austere, high-threat environments.
- Received Army Good Conduct Medal, Army Achievement Medal, and Army Commendation Medal.
- JBER, AK
Education
UAA MATSU Paramedic Program -
UAA MATSU
08-2022
United States Army Airborne School -
United States Army Airborne School
01.2013
Spruce Creek High School -
Spruce Creek High School
01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
California Coast University
OnlineSkills
- Leadership and risk management
- Crew resource management
- Advanced life support
- Documentation skills
- Critical decision making
- Equipment maintenance
- Problem solving
- Public speaking
- Map reading and navigation
Certification
Nevada Paramedic License, 2025
Timeline
Firefighter/Paramedic
Anchorage Fire Department
01.2020 - Current
Squad Leader/Team Leader
United States Army
01.2014 - 12.2019
UAA MATSU Paramedic Program -
UAA MATSU
United States Army Airborne School -
United States Army Airborne School
Spruce Creek High School -
Spruce Creek High School
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
California Coast University