Richard Schwenning
Wadsworth,OH
Summary
Experienced Firefighter Paramedic with Barberton Fire Department. Excelled in community fire safety education. Both led and worked with teams in critical emergency responses, ranging from fire suppression to emergency patient care. Swat Team Tactical Medic. Conversational knowledge of Spanish, enhancing communication with diverse populations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
EMT-P
North East Ambulance Service
07.2009 - 04.2013
- Performed patient care in both interfacility transports and emergency medical roles.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient assessments, treatments provided, and transportation information for each call attended to.
Full-Time Firefighter Paramedic
City of Barberton
04.2013 - Current
- In addition to many of the same duties as perfomed at Streetsboro: Educated the local community on fire safety practices through presentations at schools, businesses, and other public venues.
- Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
- Prepared incident reports detailing personnel, location and results of each call.
- Frequently assumed a team leader role acting as Lieutenant on both medical and fire suppression calls
Part-Time Firefighter Paramedic
City of Streetsboro
08.2011 - 04.2013
- Performed patient care including life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Drove and operated fire engines, tankers, ladders, and ambulances to aid in emergency situations.
Education
Certification - EMT-Paramedic
Akron General Medical Center
1 Akron General Ave. Akron, OH 4430706.2010
Certification - EMT-Basic
Stark State College
6200 Frank Ave. NW, North Canton, OH 4472006.2009
Skills
- Structural Firefighting
- Certified Paramedic
- Fire Safety
- Stress tolerance and resilience
- Patient care documentation
- Spanish
Timeline
Full-Time Firefighter Paramedic
City of Barberton
04.2013 - Current
Part-Time Firefighter Paramedic
City of Streetsboro
08.2011 - 04.2013
EMT-P
North East Ambulance Service
07.2009 - 04.2013
Certification - EMT-Paramedic
Akron General Medical Center
Certification - EMT-Basic
Stark State College
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