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Heather Christine Edwards

Glendora,CA

Summary

A results-oriented, composed professional with experience in tactical decision making and diffusing escalated situations. A leader with exceptional interpersonal skills with a track record of devising practical solutions to complex problems. An articulate communicator that works well with a team and is eager to learn and develop both personally and professionally for career advancement opportunities.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Response Officer/ Paramedic

California Institute Of Technology
Pasadena , CA
2023.05 - Current
  • Respond quickly to emergency situations as they arise by deploying appropriate resources, personnel and notification utilizing Alertus, Everbridge and Omnigo Software.
  • Conduct regular patrols of the premises to identify potential threats or safety hazards, while maintaining scene safety throughout security and medical operations.
  • Provide security team leadership, briefings and debriefings, and contribute to on-call duties to contract security shift supervisors and officers.
  • Investigate incidents, wrote detailed reports, and made recommendations for improvements in the security program.
  • Activate proper emergency resources and collaborate closely with Law Enforcement and/ or Fire Department agencies to provide assistance during investigations and/or emergencies with an extensive knowledge of the Incident Command System.
  • Ensure all medical equipment is stocked, ordered, properly maintained, calibrated, and functioning correctly for usage by the team, while interfacing with different campus departments to order all proper medical equipment.
  • Alternate between security locations to check in with contract officers, assess security is being maintained during campus events, lock ups, welfare residential checks, and building inspections while making proactive adjustments based on changing conditions.
  • Assess emergency situations and prioritize medical care for patients as first responding paramedic, while promoting the best possible health outcomes.
  • Knowledge of Clery Act and Title IX requirements to ensure proper reporting of designated incidents.

Process Operator

PBF Energy Torrance Refinery
Torrance
2022.10 - 2023.05
  • Monitored operations of distillate and refining processes with different catalysts
  • Safe handling and disposal of chemicals, biohazardous and radioactive materials
  • Obtained hazardous materials and environmental sampling and sniffs with an SCBA
  • Issued work permits for construction and maintenance companies on various projects, including Hot Work, Electrical work, high angles, fall protection and/or Confined Space locations
  • Maintained and operated compressors, turbines, tanks, vessels, heat exchangers, and pumps
  • Utilized and operated equipment for maximum efficiency of endothermic and exothermic reactions for production of fuels
  • Ensured compliance to safety programs and standards per OHSA regulation including hazard communication, slip/trip/falls, fall protection, confined space, hot work, respiratory protection, lockout/tag-out (LOTO), machine guarding, power & hand-held tools, electrical, emergency shower and eyewash, and chemical management.
  • Assessed scene safety for safe work practices for employees, contractors, and all visitors of the work site when handling hazardous materials, emergency response, and training, etc.
  • Utilized expertise to develop, implement, and conduct hazard assessments and inspections.
  • Extensive knowledge of NFPA codes, DOT and EPA requirements in conjunction with ERG, MSDS, Identification of Hazards for regulation of hazardous materials, and the Incident Command System in emergency situations.

Firefighter II Paramedic

Sandy Springs Fire Department
Sandy Springs , GA
2021.05 - 2022.10
  • Determined the type of medical emergency and field treatment to stabilize patients and performed emergency medical care to include advanced life support.
  • Assisted in the performance of fire suppression duties utilizing a variety of techniques including assuming Incident Command (until next highest Officer arrived), giving proper Scene Size-up, requesting additional resources, and initiating first line offensive or defensive tactics.
  • Prepared reports related to medical and fire incidents, equipment, and patient care with EMS-1 and ESO software.
  • Mitigation and Scene Control Officer oversaw 4-15 fire and medical personnel in emergency situations.
  • Participated in prevention programs to provide public information on life/fire safety through CERT, fire extinguisher training, and basic fire prevention tactics.
  • Paramedic Field Training Officer that trained and assessed Firefighter Paramedic trainees were operating within department policy and were fit for duty.
  • Prepared department aptitude tests and city-wide training that ensured employees were following City's standard operating procedures.
  • Quality control management for report writing (utilizing EMS-1 and ESO software) for the entire department for all three working shifts which included over 95 personnel.
  • Properly collected and/or disposed of Class 1 narcotics and medical supplies and computed data into digital filing system.
  • Spearheaded the implementation of new digital narcotics logging system of NARCbox by EMS Logik to the entire department along with holding department-wide training via Powerpoint and hands-on training.
  • Special Teams Certified Bike Medic Mitigate and eliminate hazards (physical, hazmat).
  • Operated specialized equipment such as pumps, aerial ladder trucks, and hazardous material units.
  • Conducted extensive inspections of Fire Panel systems, Fire alarm systems, Water Deluge/Sprinkler Systems, Fire Hydrants, Fire Suppression Systems, and Fire Extinguishers.
  • Maintained and instructed classes for community members of 20 or more participants on Fire prevention systems such as Smoke Detectors and Heat Detectors and Fire Extinguishers.
  • Performed quarterly testing for gear fitting, including SCBA testing and turnout gear for training equipment.
  • Pre-planned new building construction to prepare for proper response in an emergency or life-saving incident.
  • Utilized expertise to develop, implement, and conduct preplan for building construction, hazard assessments and inspections.
  • Documented trends in calls to implement training for department personnel.
  • Advanced administrative duties included research and spearheaded projects for implementation of policy changes for the department.
  • Worked in conjunction with Department Chiefs and Directors as a liaison to operations staff to coordinate and implement safety procedures, operational policies, and control measures.
  • Extensive knowledge of NFPA, DOT and EPA in conjunction with ERG, MSDS, Identification of Hazards for regulation of hazardous materials and the Incident Command System in emergency situations.
  • Transported injured persons safely from accident sites to hospitals for treatment.

Firefighter II Paramedic

Gwinnet County Fire and Emergency Services
Lawrenceville , GA
2018.10 - 2021.05
  • Determined the type of medical emergency and field treatment to stabilize patients and performed emergency medical care to include advanced life support.
  • Assisted in the performance of fire suppression duties utilizing a variety of techniques including assuming Incident Command (until next highest Officer arrived), giving proper Scene Size-up, requesting additional resources, and initiating first line offensive or defensive tactics.
  • Paramedic Field Training Officer that trained and assessed Firefighter Paramedic trainees were operating within department policy and were fit for duty.
  • Prepared reports related to medical and fire incidents, equipment, and patient care with EMS-1 and ESO software.
  • Participated in prevention programs to provide public information on life/fire safety through CERT, fire extinguisher training, and basic fire prevention tactics.
  • Mitigation and Scene Control Officer oversaw 4-15 fire and medical personnel in emergency situations.
  • Performed quarterly testing for gear fitting, including SCBA testing and turnout gear for training equipment.
  • Pre-planned building construction to prepare for proper response in an emergency or life-saving incident.
  • Documented trends in calls to implement training for department personnel.
  • Administrative duties included research and spearheaded projects for the implementation of policy changes within the department.
  • Conducted extensive inspections of Fire Panel systems, Fire alarm systems, Water Deluge/Sprinkler Systems, Fire Hydrants, Fire Suppression Systems, and Fire Extinguishers.
  • Maintained and instructed classes for community members of 20 or more participants on Fire prevention systems such as Smoke Detectors and Heat Detectors and Fire Extinguishers.
  • Extensive knowledge of NFPA, DOT and EPA in conjunction with ERG, MSDS, Identification of Hazards for regulation of hazardous materials and Incident Command System in emergency situations.
  • Transported injured persons safely from accident sites to hospitals for treatment.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice And Sociology

California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA
2013-05

Associate of Science - Paramedicine

Gwinnet Training Academy
Lawrenceville, GA

Skills

  • Incident Reporting
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Crisis Management
  • Human Relations
  • Community Relations
  • Exceptional Problem Solver
  • Emergency Response
  • Cross-Functional Communication

Certification

  • State of Georgia Firefighter I
  • Pro-Board Firefighter II
  • Hazardous Materials Operations Level Product Control Mission Specific Competency
  • NREMT Paramedic
  • State of Georgia Paramedic License
  • State of California Paramedic License
  • ACLS (Advanced Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PHTLS (Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support)
  • Fireground Hydraulics
  • Decision making for Initial Company Operations
  • Structural Fire Control
  • Pressurized Container Fire Control
  • Rescue Technician Level I
  • FEMA Incident Command System 100, 200, 700, 800
  • NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist
  • BSIS Guard Card

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Special Response Officer/ Paramedic

California Institute Of Technology
2023.05 - Current

Process Operator

PBF Energy Torrance Refinery
2022.10 - 2023.05

Firefighter II Paramedic

Sandy Springs Fire Department
2021.05 - 2022.10

Firefighter II Paramedic

Gwinnet County Fire and Emergency Services
2018.10 - 2021.05

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice And Sociology

California State University Northridge

Associate of Science - Paramedicine

Gwinnet Training Academy
  • State of Georgia Firefighter I
  • Pro-Board Firefighter II
  • Hazardous Materials Operations Level Product Control Mission Specific Competency
  • NREMT Paramedic
  • State of Georgia Paramedic License
  • State of California Paramedic License
  • ACLS (Advanced Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PHTLS (Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support)
  • Fireground Hydraulics
  • Decision making for Initial Company Operations
  • Structural Fire Control
  • Pressurized Container Fire Control
  • Rescue Technician Level I
  • FEMA Incident Command System 100, 200, 700, 800
  • NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist
  • BSIS Guard Card

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