Gabe Pulliam
Loomis,CA
Summary
Accomplished Chief Helicopter Rescue Swimmer, Helicopter Rescue Swimmer Instructor, and Flight Examining Board Member with the US Coast Guard. Adept in emergency medical response and critical thinking in stressful situations. Spearheaded the training of 99% of today's rescue swimmers, authoring a comprehensive service-wide exam. Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving abilities in over 100 successful missions, enhancing team performance and operational procedures.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Helicopter Rescue Swimmer
US Coast Guard
07.2020 - Current
- Currently stationed as the Rescue Swimmer Shop Chief at US Coast Guard Air Station Sacramento. I lead a small, motivated group of Rescue Swimmers. We maintain, troubleshoot and repair all Aviation Life Support Equipment. Operationally, I stand weekly 24 hour shifts as a Helicopter Rescue Swimmer to help execute a variety of Coast Guard Missions, from Search and Rescue to Drug/Migrant interdiction.
- Contributed to the development of standard operating procedures for helicopter Rescue Swimmer operations across entire Rescue Swimmer network.
- Operated specialized rescue equipment with precision under challenging conditions, maximizing effectiveness during missions.
- Acted as a mentor for over 250 perspective rescue swimmers, sharing knowledge and expertise to enhance overall team performance.
Helicopter Rescue Swimmer Instructor
US Coast Guard
07.2016 - 07.2020
- Phase Chief at the Coast Guards Elite Helicopter Rescue Swimmer School. Spent 4 years here training the next generation of CG rescue swimmers, graduating more than 100 new CG Swimmers, about one third of the entire workforce of swimmers today.
- Selected to author the service wide exam for over 350+ active duty rescue swimmer to take in order to advance to next pay grade. Test compromised of over 2400 questions each year. Required close collaboration with various Coast Guard Commands and leaders.
Helicopter Rescue Swimmer
US Coast Guard
11.2001 - 07.2016
- Operational Helicopter Rescue Swimmer. Primary responsibilities were to inspect, service, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair: helicopter emergency flotation systems, portable dewatering pumps, air/sea rescue kits, and special-purpose protective clothing.
- Further responsibilities included the storage and handling of aviation ordnance and pyrotechnic devices.
- Facilitated survival training such as swim tests, land/sea survival lectures and shallow water egress training, and performed ground handling/servicing of aircraft, conducted routine aircraft inspections, and aviation administrative duties.
Education
Associate of Arts - Supervision & Management
Coastline Community College
Fountain Valley, CA05.2019
Skills
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
- Team Leadership
- Leadership Development
- Management & Leadership
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Rescue Equipment Expertise
- Instructor and Evaluator Skills
- Incident Command System Understanding
Timeline
Helicopter Rescue Swimmer
US Coast Guard
07.2020 - Current
Helicopter Rescue Swimmer Instructor
US Coast Guard
07.2016 - 07.2020
Helicopter Rescue Swimmer
US Coast Guard
11.2001 - 07.2016
Associate of Arts - Supervision & Management
Coastline Community College
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