Jaden Reiss
Johnston,IA
Summary
Dedicated and highly trained Firefighter/Paramedic with over 3 years of career fire service experience and 1 year of hands-on paramedic-level emergency medical care. Proven ability to perform under pressure in high-stakes environments, providing rapid assessment, life-saving interventions, and coordinated teamwork during fires, medical calls, rescues, and disaster situations. Skilled in pump operations, vehicle extrication, airway management, trauma care, and public safety education. Committed to maintaining physical readiness, professional development, and the highest standards of service to the community.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter/Paramedic
Johnston-Grimes Metropolitan Fire District
10.2022 - Current
- Delivered Advanced Life Support (ALS) care in high-stress environments, including cardiac monitoring, 12-lead ECG interpretation, IV/IO therapy, medication administration, airway management, and trauma care.
- Performed fire suppression tasks such as advancing hose lines, ventilating structures, conducting search and rescue, and executing salvage and overhaul operations.
- Functioned as a certified Driver/Operator – Pumper, responsible for the safe operation of fire apparatus, establishing water supply, operating pumps under pressure, and supporting effective fireground water management.
Critical Care Transport - EMT
Children's Nebraska
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Collaborated with critical care paramedics, nurses, and physicians in providing high-acuity interfacility transports for critically ill and injured patients between facilities, including adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations.
- Gained hands-on experience assisting with the stabilization and monitoring of pediatric patients during high-acuity transfers, including use of ventilators, IV pumps, and cardiac monitors.
- Served as a primary driver for critical care transport ambulances, ensuring safe, efficient, and timely transport of critically ill patients.
Volunteer Firefighter/EMT
Lewis Township Fire And Rescue
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Attended regular department trainings, drills, and continuing education sessions to maintain certifications and stay current with evolving protocols and safety procedures.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving interventions and other emergency medical services.
- Demonstrated professionalism, teamwork, and calm decision-making in high-stress environments, often under limited resources or rural conditions.
Education
Certification - Paramedic
Mercy College of Health Sciences
Des Moines, IA08-2024
Certification - Fire Apparatus Driver Operator Pumper
Iowa Fire Service Training Bureau
Johnston, IA05-2023
Certification - Firefighter I/II & Haz Mat Operations
Metropolitan Community College
Omaha, NE09-2022
High School Diploma -
Abraham Lincoln High School
Council Bluffs, IA05-2021
Skills
- Advanced Life Support (ALS)
- Critical Decision-Making Skills
- Fire Suppression & Search and Rescue
- Cooperative Attitude
- Documentation and reporting
- Driver/Operator – Pump Operations
Timeline
Firefighter/Paramedic
Johnston-Grimes Metropolitan Fire District
10.2022 - Current
Critical Care Transport - EMT
Children's Nebraska
05.2022 - 10.2022
Volunteer Firefighter/EMT
Lewis Township Fire And Rescue
07.2021 - 10.2022
Certification - Paramedic
Mercy College of Health Sciences
Certification - Fire Apparatus Driver Operator Pumper
Iowa Fire Service Training Bureau
Certification - Firefighter I/II & Haz Mat Operations
Metropolitan Community College
High School Diploma -
Abraham Lincoln High School
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