Ian Osterberg
Summary
Dedicated Fire Service and EMS professional with 18 years of experience as an EMT, Paramedic, Firefighter/Paramedic, and Engineer/Paramedic. Proven leader with extensive experience in emergency response, advanced life support, fire suppression, rescue operations, apparatus operation, and personnel mentoring. Committed to delivering exceptional public service, maintaining operational excellence, and supporting team success in high-pressure environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineer/Paramedic
City of San Marcos
San Marcos, CA
10.2020 - 05.2026
- Operate and position fire apparatus safely and effectively during emergency and non-emergency responses.
- Support company officers in emergency scene operations, accountability, and resource management.
- Train and mentor firefighters and paramedics in apparatus operations, emergency response, and department procedures.
Firefighter/Paramedic
City Of San Marcos
San Marcos, CA
02.2010 - 10.2020
- Responded to scenes of accidents or acute illness for which emergency medical care has been requested.
- Participated in fire and life safety inspections of commercial and residential properties and checked operating condition of hydrants.
- Laid hose lines, operated nozzles, pumps, and hydrants and utilized fire extinguishers and operated hydraulic, pneumatic, manual and power tools.
Paramedic
American Medical Response
San Diego, CA
06.2009 - 01.2010
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care accordingly.
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer and performed necessary in-transit care.
- Executed reasoned and logical decision making in emergent situations.
Emergency Medical Technician
Doctors Ambulance
Laguna Hills, CA
05.2007 - 05.2009
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs to provide appropriate care.
Education
Palomar College Fire Academy
San Marcos, CA01.2009
Palomar College Paramedic School
San Marcos, CA01.2008
Skills
- Extensive experience serving in high-volume EMS and fire service systems
- Experienced Firefighter/Paramedic
- Experienced fire apparatus operator
- Leadership classes and training of new employees
- Time management skills
- Leadership skills
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Clear communicator
- Company Officer classes
- Blue Card IC Trained
Timeline
Engineer/Paramedic
City of San Marcos
10.2020 - 05.2026
Firefighter/Paramedic
City Of San Marcos
02.2010 - 10.2020
Paramedic
American Medical Response
06.2009 - 01.2010
Emergency Medical Technician
Doctors Ambulance
05.2007 - 05.2009
Palomar College Fire Academy
Palomar College Paramedic School