Hunter Thomson
Charleston,IL
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter/Paramedic
City of Charleston
Charleston, IL
07.2018 - Current
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence to required maintenance schedules.
- Monitored patients from the scene to hospital transfer, and performed necessary in-transit care.
- Developed a strong rapport with other medical professionals, including local hospital staff, to foster quality, efficient patient care.
- Fulfilled supervisory role when higher-ranking officials were not present.
- Assisted in emergency situations, including fires and vehicle collisions.
Captain/Paramedic
Lincoln Fire Protection District
Charleston, IL
02.2011 - Current
- Handled emergency fire and medical calls.
- Executed assigned responsibilities from supervisors.
- Contribute to fire suppression efforts.
- Implemented district-wide training programs with various drills.
Assistant Field Staff Instructor
Illinois Fire Service Institue
Champaign, IL
05.2018 - 12.2024
- Assist field instructors in delivering hands-on training for students.
- Help with the setup, stoking of fires, and cleanup of burn buildings or house burns.
- Make sure that it is always a safe environment for the students and staff participating in the course.
- Instruct multiple Cornerstone classes.
Paramedic
Carle Arrow Ambulance Services
Champaign, IL
05.2015 - 07.2019
- Perform daily duties around the station, such as cleaning and restocking units.
- Respond to 911 calls, and provide excellent patient care.
- Assist with public education at public events.
- Supervise interns for the EMT-Basic class.
EMT-B
Mitchell Jerdan Ambulance
Mattoon, IL
04.2013 - 10.2018
- Perform daily duties around the station, such as cleaning and restocking units.
- Respond to 911 calls, and provide excellent patient care.
- Assist with public education at public events.
- Supervise interns for the EMT-Basic class.
EMT
Oakland Fire Protection District
Oakland, IL
03.2014 - 07.2015
- Provided emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
- Provided direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining the next course of action based on need.
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer and performed necessary in-transit care.
Pizza Maker
Pagliai's Pizza
Charleston , IL
08.2011 - 08.2014
- Prep the ingredients for the evening.
- Make pizzas to order.
- Help ring up customers at the cash register.
- Assist in any other tasks delegated to me.
Education
High School Diploma - General Education
Charleston High School
Paramedical Services
Lake Land College
Affiliations
Instructor 1
instructor 2
Basic Operations Firefighter
Rapid Intervention Team Technician
Haz-mat Technican
Technical Rescue Awareness
Basic Wildland firefighting
NIMS 100,200,700, 800
ACLS, PALS, ITLS and CPR
Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC)
Emergency Response to Terrorism
Timeline
Firefighter/Paramedic
City of Charleston
07.2018 - Current
Assistant Field Staff Instructor
Illinois Fire Service Institue
05.2018 - 12.2024
Paramedic
Carle Arrow Ambulance Services
05.2015 - 07.2019
EMT
Oakland Fire Protection District
03.2014 - 07.2015
EMT-B
Mitchell Jerdan Ambulance
04.2013 - 10.2018
Pizza Maker
Pagliai's Pizza
08.2011 - 08.2014
Captain/Paramedic
Lincoln Fire Protection District
02.2011 - Current
High School Diploma - General Education
Charleston High School
Paramedical Services
Lake Land College
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