Jeff Rheinfrank
Columbus,OH
Summary
Responsible and companionate Firefighter/Paramedic, Fire inspector, and Emergency Dispatcher with over 18 years of experience on the streets of one of the largest fire departments in the country. Teaching and training new probationary fire fighters and paramedic students. Mastering new skills and processing new information with the continued desire to learn more. A strong desire to deliver exceptional customer service and patient care. Flexible and versatile team player who maintains a sense of duty under pressure. Pump operator expertise in operating emergency response apparatus and vast knowledge of safety and building codes. Extensive experience with pump operations, ladder operations, fire scene operations, and EMS emergencies.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter/Paramedic
City Of Columbus Division of Fire
12.2005 - Current
- 18 years of supporting emergency medical services as a state certified firefighter and advanced paramedic.
- CPR certified
- Fire service hose testing, perform and record pressures, friction loss and flow rates.
- Equipment preventive maintenance, test certifications and documentations
Certifiedified in PALS, ACLS, CPR, state of Ohio paramedic, Emergency Dispatch, and ohio fire inspector.
- Equipment operator fire service equipment, fire engine, ladder trucks, and paramedic apparatus.
- Responsible for emergency response to fire suppression, life rescue, hazardous materials, vehicle accidents, and medical care.
- Fire Fighter II certified.
- Assess scene determining life threatening actions need to be taken in both ems and fire emergencies.
- Follow protocol for patient caredriving of multiple types of fire apparatus to and from emergency scenes including patient transport.giving medications through IV, IO or mad device.
- Providing appropriate respiratory treatments to patients under breathing distress. including intubations, bag valve mask, cricothyrotomy, needle decompress, and breathing treatments.
Education
State Certification - Paramedic, Firefighter II, EMD, Building Inspector
State of Ohio Certification
Columbus, OhioBachelor of Science - Interpersonal Communication
The Ohio State University
Columbus OhioSkills
- Patient care report skills and documentation
- Seasoned in emergency situations
- Empathetic to patients
- Courteous demeanor
- Active listening skills
- Energetic work attitude
- Responsible and dependable
- Adaptive team player
- Skilled in conducting physical examinations
- Experienced data entry/documentation
- Extensive knowledge of training methods
- Eager to learn new skills and procedures
- Strong ability to handle high demands under pressure
- Interpersonal skills
- Safety Oriented
- Medication administration expert
- Advanced cardiac care
Accomplishments
- Paramedic exceptional service award 2013
- Given responsibility to Act as Fire fighter lieutenant as needed
- In charge paramedic responsible for crew for 14 years
Timeline
Firefighter/Paramedic
City Of Columbus Division of Fire
12.2005 - Current
State Certification - Paramedic, Firefighter II, EMD, Building Inspector
State of Ohio Certification
Bachelor of Science - Interpersonal Communication
The Ohio State University
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