FREDERICK WADLINGER
Dillsburg
Summary
The opportunity to be an integral part of a team that is focused on the intentional pursuit of growth and development while producing excellent outcomes.
Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief and CEO
Silver Spring Ambulance and Rescue
01.2022 - 11.2024
- Provided leadership to new and veteran EMTs
- Staff consisted of 38 employees
- Responsible for hiring of new employees and on the job leadership and safety training
- Training involved a heavy focus on scene safety as well as OSHA, NFPA, Railway, Interstate and PA Department of Health rules and guidelines
- Practiced and provided BLS skills safely and efficiently on a daily basis
- Assisted on all ALS calls
- Assigned and do maintenance on all emergency vehicles at the station
- Duties included but not limited to the following: Budget, MCI training and trainer, AHA Instructor, HR, Payroll, Safety, OSHA, NFPA, PA State Dept of Health
- Maintenance on building, vehicles and equipment., CPR instructor, BTLS, BVRT, Firefighter 2, staffing and schedules, inventory, purchasing
- Training in fire and arson investigation, building codes and construction types
- Hazmat, search and rescue including water search and rescue
EMS Chief and Firefighter
CAMP HILL FIRE COMPANY
07.2008 - 10.2021
- Provided leadership to new and veteran EMTs
- Staff consisted of 18 EMTs and 4 firefighters
- Responsible for hiring of new employees and on the job leadership training
- Training involved a heavy focus on scene safety as well as OSHA and NFPA rules and guidelines
- Practiced and provided BLS skills safely and efficiently on a daily basis
- Assisted on all ALS calls, as well as Hazmat and search and rescue, including water search and rescue
- Assigned and did maintenance on all emergency vehicles and equipment at the station
- Additional responsibilities included budgeting, AHA and CPR instruction, HR and Safety related duties, coordinating staff scheduling, inventory, purchasing, conducting training in fire and arson investigation, building codes and construction types, and ensuring compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and PA State Department of Health
EMT (Part Time)
01.2008 - 07.2012
- Provided basic life-saving skills on a 911 emergency unit that covered trauma, medical, and unknown conditions
- Demonstrated personal investment in Hampden Township by maintaining stations and units as well as the people of the township
- Volunteered with the company for a year to hone my EMS skills
Owner Operator
FRED'S COFFEE CAFE
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Owned and operated a small restaurant at the US Army War College
- Provided full catering services to all military personnel and the general public
Industrial Sales Manager
SAFETY KLEEN ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
10.1992 - 07.2003
- Responsible for a 14 person sales and service team that sold and maintained chemical cleaning fluids, equipment, products for all manufacturing and controlled hazardous waste from manufacturing
- Maintained equipment that included but was not limited to plumbing and hydraulics, electrical connections, and basic wiring
- Monitored all to ensure that it was all safe and in proper working condition
- Fully responsible for compliance with OSHA, DEP and EPA regulations
- Achieved accident-free status for 11 consecutive years
- Led the sales team in achieving and maintaining a 108% quota sales margin, leading the country for several years
- In addition to being number one in the country, all team members received awards for continuing environmental safety
- The team consisted of 14 new members when I became manager
- The team went from a low ranking nationwide to number one within 1.5 years under my leadership and training principals
- The team remained number one in sales for 8 straight years
Welder and Maintenance Technician
KEEN MAINTENANCE AND MACHINE SHOP
07.1989 - 10.1992
- Worked as welder and maintenance technician for military equipment
- Performed minor electrical work, hydraulic systems, welding, and installation of machining equipment
Education
DIPLOMA -
EAST PENNSBORO HIGH SCHOOL
Firefighter 1&2, BTLS, Hazmat, Engine operator, Truck operator, BVRT vehicle extrication specialist, Fire investigation, Construction and building types, Water rescue, SARs training, elevator operations and rescue, AHA instructor, OSHA reporting and awareness training
HACC
Harrisburg, PA02.2025
EMT CERTIFICATE - Basic life EMT
HACC
Harrisburg, PA09.2008
Skills
- Mechanically inclined
- Work Ethic, dependability, self-conscientious
- Veteran firefighter and EMT since 1983
- Mature, physically and mentally fit mind and body
- People person with a great attitude along being able to accept full responsibility for all situations
- Leader, Instructor, Teaching
- Ownership with no excuses
- Leadership
- Succession planning
- Talent development
- Organizational agility
- Operational excellence
- Inspirational leadership
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 40 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 40 in the development of life saving training leading to over 28 clinical lives saved in a 10 year time frame..
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Personal Ethos
My faith in God creates a man who will do the right thing for humanity in all situations. I will be a man of integrity, kindness and honesty always striving to do better for myself and those who I encounter in my life. I will work hard in achieving my goals each day. I will not allow myself to blame others in times of failure. I will accept full responsibility for my life. I will stand strong in protecting those who cannot protect themselves. I will keep my mind and body healthy. I will be faithful to my family and love them unconditionally.
Personal Activities
- Involved with coaching my kids' sports teams.
- Volunteer firefighter.
- Disciplined in physical fitness and love working out and running every day.
Timeline
Chief and CEO
Silver Spring Ambulance and Rescue
01.2022 - 11.2024
EMS Chief and Firefighter
CAMP HILL FIRE COMPANY
07.2008 - 10.2021
EMT (Part Time)
01.2008 - 07.2012
Owner Operator
FRED'S COFFEE CAFE
01.2007 - 01.2010
Industrial Sales Manager
SAFETY KLEEN ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
10.1992 - 07.2003
Welder and Maintenance Technician
KEEN MAINTENANCE AND MACHINE SHOP
07.1989 - 10.1992
Firefighter 1&2, BTLS, Hazmat, Engine operator, Truck operator, BVRT vehicle extrication specialist, Fire investigation, Construction and building types, Water rescue, SARs training, elevator operations and rescue, AHA instructor, OSHA reporting and awareness training
HACC
EMT CERTIFICATE - Basic life EMT
HACC
DIPLOMA -
EAST PENNSBORO HIGH SCHOOL
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