GRANT WINGATE
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Dynamic and accomplished former Pararescueman with the U.S. Air Force, specializing in advanced trauma care and team leadership. Proven expertise in ALS, triage, and surgical team integration, delivering exceptional results in high-pressure environments. Recognized for mentoring peers and maintaining operational readiness, ensuring mission success in combat and peacetime operations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pararescueman (SSgt)
U.S. Air Force
01.2023 - Current
- Delivered prehospital trauma and ALS care in both peacetime and combat operations.
- Deployed to Syria in support of combat missions; treated battlefield casualties and worked directly with surgical teams in austere conditions.
- Led and participated in rescue missions involving trauma, burns, and polytrauma cases.
- Trained fellow Airmen in trauma skills, tactical medicine, and evacuation protocols.
- Maintained operational readiness of all medical gear, including narcotics and critical equipment.
- Graduated Airman Leadership School and served as a team lead and mentor.
Pararescueman (SrA)
U.S. Air Force
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Refined combat medical skills through rigorous training, and instructor feedback.
- On-the-job training hones skills to take into the deployed environment.
Pararescueman Apprentice (A1C)
U.S. Air Force
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Integrated into the military, completing training to become a pararescue.
Education
Associate of Science - Pre-nursing
Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ07.2025
Personal Recovery -
USAF Pararescue Pipeline Graduate
Kirtland AFB, NM12-2022
Paramedic Program -
Arizona Academy of Emergency Services
Phoenix, AZ04-2019
EMT-B Certification -
EMS University
Tucson, AZ11-2017
Skills
- ALS and trauma care
- Air and ground critical care transport
- IV/IO access
- Chest decompression
- Intubation
- Pain management
- Triage
- Field stabilization
- En route monitoring
- Prolonged field care
- Documentation Under Fire
- Surgical team integration
- Equipment management
- Medication accountability
- Strong communication
- Team leadership
- Instruction and mentorship
Certification
- National Registry Paramedic (NRP), Certified, 01/01/19
- Arizona State Paramedic License, In progress
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
- CPR/BLS for Healthcare Providers
Awards
- Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM)
- Army Achievement Medal with 'C' Device (Combat)
- Air Force Achievement Medal
Availability
01/01/26, Seeking full-time hospital or ambulance-based paramedic position, Open to night shifts and 12-hour rotations
Location
Tacoma, WA, Tucson, AZ
Security Clearance
Secret, Top Secret in progress
Timeline
Pararescueman (SSgt)
U.S. Air Force
01.2023 - Current
Pararescueman (SrA)
U.S. Air Force
01.2022 - 01.2023
Pararescueman Apprentice (A1C)
U.S. Air Force
01.2020 - 01.2022
Associate of Science - Pre-nursing
Mesa Community College
Personal Recovery -
USAF Pararescue Pipeline Graduate
Paramedic Program -
Arizona Academy of Emergency Services
EMT-B Certification -
EMS University
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