Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Awards and Decorations
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Gregory Swain

Gregory Swain

Firefighter/AEMT
Bristol,VT

Summary

Certified, Firefighter and Advanced Emergency Medical Technician with a military background adept at learning processes associated with assessing emergencies and delivering exceptional problem-solving and decision-making processes. Highly skilled public service professional able to calmly and quickly assess and mitigate medical, fire, and all-hazards emergencies.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Firefighter/AEMT

South Burlington Fire Department
South Burlington, VT
07.2022 - Current
  • 53 hrs./wk.
  • Responded on average to 15 medical, fire, and all-hazards emergency calls each shift.
  • Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
  • Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
  • Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks

All-Source Analyst

158th Operations Support Squadron
South Burlington, VT
07.2022 - Current
  • Produced multi-source intelligence reports and products for different agency customers.
  • Briefed upper-level personnel on emerging threats.
  • Created useful and timely intelligence products to support field operations.
  • Assisted in development of intelligence strategies and policies to support operations.
  • Utilized intelligence collection platforms and analysis techniques to identify and document intelligence gaps.

Volunteer Firefighter

Bristol Fire Department
06.2021 - Current
  • 3 hours/wk
  • Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
  • Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
  • Inspected buildings for pre-fire plans, fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances.
  • Removed individuals from dangerous situations and offered emergency assistance for minor and critical concerns.
  • Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
  • Responded to average of 1 incident per week

Volunteer EMT

Bristol Rescue Squad Inc.
Bristol, VT
01.2022 - Current
  • 10 hours/wk
  • Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
  • Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
  • Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
  • Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines

Base Defense Operation Center NCOIC

158th Security Forces Squadron
South Burlington, VT
08.2020 - 07.2022
  • 50+ hours/wk
  • Maintains operational capabilities of Base Defense Operations Center and serves as subject matter expert for BDOC controllers across three flights and 20+ personnel
  • Performs duties as AFJIS account manager and conducts audits of system for compliance and accuracy
  • Serves as controlled area monitor for facility containing Classified Information, Arms, Ammunition and Explosives, Law Enforcement Sensitive Information, and Intrusion Detection systems.
  • Ensures proper training and procedural compliance of all certified BDOC controllers and flight personnel

Unit Security Manager

158th Security Forces Squadron
08.2020 - 08.2021

• 50+ hours/wk

• Provides advice and assistance to the Squadron Commanders and 75+ unit personnel on the Wing's Information, Personnel, and Industrial Security Programs
• Created, performed and documented security education training.
• Processed personnel security clearances and Restricted Area badge requests for 50+ unit personnel
• Reports security incidents and assists inquiry official with reports.
• Assists the Commander and Installation Security Program Manager (ISPM) in monitoring security incident investigations.
• Manages the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) information for unit personnel and acts on system notifications.
• Processes and monitors unit Security Information Files (SIF)

Awards and Decorations Program Manager

158th Security Forces Squadron
South Burlington, VT
03.2019 - 07.2022
  • 50+ hours/wk
  • Tracking nominations of 70+ personnel for quarter/annual awards at unit level; create/edit/track/submit decorations within vPC, expertly review/evaluate all award/decoration packages for best content.
  • Developed annual training, lead others on proper bullet writing and supervisory duties to ensure personnel understand AF formats for appraisals/awards.

Random Anti-Terrorism Program Assistant

158th Security Forces Squadron
South Burlington, VT
01.2018 - 07.2022
  • 50+ hours/wk
  • Created/maintains 3 unique RAM generators for use at unit and wing level. Makes frequent data improvements to ensure best practices and usability
  • Performs monthly AFJIS audits to ensure compliance
  • Created excel based generator which utilized DBIDS vehicle data in order to implement data driven solutions at unit and wing level.

Flight Sergeant

158th Security Forces Squadron
South Burlington, VT
06.2020 - 07.2022
  • 50+ hours/wk
  • Flight level supervisor for 12+ law enforcement and Integrated Defense personnel
  • Perform inspections of subordinates to ensure policy compliance and high standards of moral
  • Response to security incidents and alarm activations. Act as on scene commander for all incidents and perform command and control operations for on-going incidents

Base Defense Operation Center Controller

158th Security Forces Squadron
South Burlington, VT
10.2018 - 07.2022
  • 50+ hours/wk
  • Dispatches & directs security forces to security incidents, threats to resources/personnel and coordinates w/other emergency services
  • Monitors & performs function tests on intrusion detection & communication systems for 15+ facilities; accounts for classified material
  • Prepares & submits police blotters, reports, and related documents; implements Security Reporting/Alerting Systems
  • Reviews/authorizes SF personnel generated paperwork; managed time/attendance for personnel appointments
  • Serves as liaison to Command Post, Maintenance Ops Center, AF OSI, local, state and federal law enforcement agencies
  • Serves as Command Post operator during non-operational hours.

Education

Non-Commissioned Officer Academy -

United States Air Force
DLC
01.2021

Associate of Applied Science - Police Science

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
07.2019

Airman Leadership School -

United States Air Force
DLC
03.2019

U.S. Army Basic Military Mountaineer Course -

United States Army
Army Mountain Warfare School, Jericho, VT
02.2019

Skills

Technical Skills

  • Medical Documentation
  • Firefighting Operations
  • Advanced Trauma Life Support
  • Advanced CPR

Technology

  • Microsoft Office
  • Data Validation
  • Technical Writing
  • Technical troubleshooting

Leadership

  • Project Management
  • Critical thinking
  • Flexible & Adaptable
  • Public speaking

Certification

NREMT:

  • AEMT - Certified Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

Vermont Division of Fire Safety:

  • Firefighter 1/2
  • Wildland Firefighter

Pro Board:

  • HAZMAT Operations

Certified Redcross Instructor:

  • CPR/AED/First Aid
  • Basic Life Support
  • CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers
  • Emergency Medical Response

Timeline

Firefighter/AEMT

South Burlington Fire Department
07.2022 - Current

All-Source Analyst

158th Operations Support Squadron
07.2022 - Current

Volunteer EMT

Bristol Rescue Squad Inc.
01.2022 - Current

Volunteer Firefighter

Bristol Fire Department
06.2021 - Current

Base Defense Operation Center NCOIC

158th Security Forces Squadron
08.2020 - 07.2022

Unit Security Manager

158th Security Forces Squadron
08.2020 - 08.2021

Flight Sergeant

158th Security Forces Squadron
06.2020 - 07.2022

Awards and Decorations Program Manager

158th Security Forces Squadron
03.2019 - 07.2022

Base Defense Operation Center Controller

158th Security Forces Squadron
10.2018 - 07.2022

Random Anti-Terrorism Program Assistant

158th Security Forces Squadron
01.2018 - 07.2022

Non-Commissioned Officer Academy -

United States Air Force

Associate of Applied Science - Police Science

Community College of The Air Force

Airman Leadership School -

United States Air Force

U.S. Army Basic Military Mountaineer Course -

United States Army

Awards and Decorations

Federal Awards

  • Air Force Achievement Medal
  • Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
  • National Defense Service Medal
  • Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
  • Air Force Longevity Service
  • USAF NCO PME Graduate Ribbon
  • Small Arms Marksmanship Ribbon w/Service Star
  • Air Force Training Ribbon

State Awards

  • Vermont National Guard Meritorious Service Ribbon
  • Vermont National Guard Active Duty Training Ribbon
  • Vermont National Guard Outstanding Unit Award

Awards and Decorations

Federal Awards

  • Air Force Achievement Medal
  • Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
  • National Defense Service Medal
  • Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
  • Air Force Longevity Service
  • USAF NCO PME Graduate Ribbon
  • Small Arms Marksmanship Ribbon w/Service Star
  • Air Force Training Ribbon

State Awards

  • Vermont National Guard Meritorious Service Ribbon
  • Vermont National Guard Active Duty Training Ribbon
  • Vermont National Guard Outstanding Unit Award
Gregory SwainFirefighter/AEMT