Jeffrey Lawrence Perkel
Huntersville
Summary
Experienced Fire / EMS Professional /Public Safety Educator 10 years of Teaching EMS / Public Safety Courses Curriculum Developer for Lapsen Law and Public Safety Education Network 40 years Emergency Service Experience in Fire, EMS & Communications, including Development of Training Programs, Conducting Drills, and Command Functions at Numerous Incidents, both Paid and Volunteer Services Associate Degree in Fire Science North Carolina CTE Education Teaching License National Registered Emergency Medical Technician North Carolina State Emergency Medical Services Level 1 Instructor North Carolina Certified Firefighter / EMT / EMS- AHA CPR Instructor North Carolina and National Q-EMD / Q-EFD Florida Certified Emergency Medical Technician Tactical Communications l Field Comm New York State EMS ALS Critical Care Provider Member of the New York State Fire Chiefs Association 7 years Microsoft IT experience as Director of IT for a Major Wholesale Distributor New York State Certified Foster Care Provider for Emotionally Disturbed Children Participated in Numerous Developmental and Implementation Projects Developed and Authored a New Probationary Fire & EMS Training Program in 1988 that is still used today for all new Fire and EMS members of the Great Neck Vigilant Fire Company Long Island New York Developed and implemented an ALS Drug Storage and Maintenance Program for Field Units in 1987 that is still in use today for the Great Neck Vigilant Fire Company Long Island New York Installation of a Wireless Warehouse Order Processing and Distribution System for Nassau Candy E-Trade set-up with Major Chain Stores (Wal-Mart, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Family Dollar) for Nassau Candy Assisted in Transition from a BLS to ALS Emergency Medical Service for the Ridge Fire Dept Long Island New York. Stopped an internal theft ring using video and live surveillance in the warehouse distribution center. Testified in court resulting in a felony conviction for the accused
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Events Medic
Atrium
Charlotte
01.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Special Events Medical Responder
- Respond to Emergencies at Special Events
- Deliver Quality Patient Assessment and Care
- Special Events Medical Responder
EMS / Public Safety Instructor
Gaston County Schools
Gaston County
01.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: NC DPI
- Instructor for: EMR/EMT, Public Safety 1 Intro to Public Safety Careers, Community Emergency Response Team, 911 Officer (Communications Course), Emergency Management, Fire Operations, CEVO 5 Ambulance Operations
- Certifications: NC EMS Level 1 Instructor, CERT Instructor, Cevo 5 Instructor, NC Education CTE Licensed Teacher
- First Responder for the School and Sports Teams
- 2023, 2024, and 2025 High Performance Teacher Award
- NC DPI
NC STATE EMS Level 1 Lead Instructor
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte
01.2015 - Current
- Instructor for EMR/EMT Original and Refresher Classes
- Instructor for Continuing Education Courses
- EVOS Instructor
- AHA Coordinator
Firefighter / EMT/AEMT Level 3 Pre-Hospital Critical Care (ALS)
Vigilant Fire Company
Great Neck
01.1985 - Current
- Life Exempt Member
- Developed and Authored a New Probationary Fire & EMS Training Program in 1988 that is still used today for all new members
- Developed and Implemented an ALS Drug Storage and Maintenance Program for Field Units in 1987 that is still in use today
- Department Trustee
- Department Vice-President
- Acting Chief of Department
- Acting Captain
- 1st Lieutenant
- 2nd Lieutenant
- EMS Lieutenant
- 3 EMS Meritorious Acts Awards
- Outstanding Performance Award in the AEMT-3 Course
- Numerous other Awards and Commendations
- Certified Assistant Fire Inspector
- Certified Engine, Ladder & Rescue Truck Chauffer
- Fire Suppression & EMS Response and Transport
- Training Fire & EMS
- New York State Fire Reports
- Commercial Building Fire Inspections
911 Telecommunicator / Field-Com Technician
Charlotte Fire Department
Charlotte
01.2017 - 01.2022
- USAR Deployment Certified
- RADO (Radio Operator)
- NENA ESN Certified
- 911 Call Taking
- Fieldcom Operations
- Training of New Employees
EMS Field Operations - 911 Telecommunicator / EMD-Q / EFD-Q / EMT / CTO
MEDIC - Mecklenburg Emergency Medical Agency
Charlotte
01.2005 - 01.2017
- QI Certified in Fire & EMS
- Communications Training Officer
- Dispatch Position 1 Certified
- Part-Time Field Operations EMT
- Received Numerous Letters of Commendation
- 911 Call Taking as per Agency and National Standards
- Dispatch 1 – Deploy and Dispatch Units as per Agency Standards Utilizing System Status Management
- QI Call Reviews per NAEMD Standards
- Training of New Employees
- TTY Testing on CMED Phone Consuls & Calibration of Touch Screens
- Member Communications Emergency Response Team / EOC
- Emergency Medical Technician – Respond to 911 Calls and Render Care to Patients and Transport to Hospital Facilities as per Protocol
Captain / Firefighter
Providence Fire Department
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Firefighter 1 IFSAC Certified # 120115
- Hazardous Materials Level 1 IFSAC Certified # 1201086
- Engineer on all Apparatus
- Duty Officer
- Oversee Daily Operations of the Fire Department
- Act as Captain of Paid-Duty Crew
- Act as the Incident Commander at all Emergency Scenes
- Maintain Daily Log and Complete all Run Reports
- Pre-Plan assignments as needed
- Firefighter/EMT
- Respond to all Emergency Responses and Perform Fire suppression, Rescue Services and Patient Care as needed
- Maintenance of Equipment
Firefighter / Emergency Medical Technician
Hemby Bridge Fire Department
Indian Trail
01.2005 - 01.2011
- Firefighter 1 IFSAC Certified # 120115
- Hazardous Materials Level 1 IFSAC Certified # 1201086
- North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician
- Fire Suppression
- Medical First Responder
- Maintenance of Equipment
Emergency Medical Technician
Union County Emergency Medical Service
Union County
01.2006 - 01.2008
- EMS Haz-Mat & WMD Operations Certified
- Respond to 911 Emergency and Non-Emergency Calls as assigned
Firefighter / MEDIC
Ridge Fire Department
Ridge
01.1999 - 01.2004
- CPR Save Award
- Lieutenant Engine & Rescue Company 1
- EMS Lieutenant
- Assisted in Transition from BLS to ALS Service
- Member of the Rapid Intervention Team
- Assigned to the Northern Brookhaven Town Technical Rescue Team
- Member Suffolk County Fire Marshal’s Haz-Mat Response Team
- Company Secretary
- Engine, Ladder & Rescue Company Chauffer
- Chief Driver on Rescue Unit
- Member of the New York State Hazardous Materials Response System
Emergency Medical Specialists / Hazardous Materials Technician
FDNY - Fire Department City of New York
01.1986 - 01.2004
- Company Overview: Assigned to Special Operations Command
- Accepted to the Hazardous Materials Tactical Battalion
- 2 Pre-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Save Awards
- Numerous Other Commendations
- Respond to 911 Calls as assigned
- Respond to Hazardous Materials & Major Incidents Citywide
- Assigned to Special Operations Command
Emergency Medical Specialist 1
New York City Emergency Medical Service
01.1986 - 01.2004
- Company Overview: Assigned To Special Operations Division
- Received The Following Commendations: Medal of Excellence – (3rd Highest Award Given by NYC-EMS), Excellent Duty Medal, Vice-Presidential Commendation, 2 Pre-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Save Award, Numerous Letters of Commendation
- Stationed in the South Bronx, Queens, and Citywide Response Units
- Assigned as a Chiefs Aid
- Assigned To Special Operations Division
Firefighter / Emergency Medical Technician
Brentwood Fire Department
Bayshore
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Engine Company Chauffer
- 2 Successful Rescues of a trapped Occupant at a Structural Fire
- Operated at the 1995 Long Island Wild Fires
Director of Information Technology
Nassau Candy Distributors Inc.
Hicksville
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Company Overview: Nassau Candy is one of the largest Confectioner/Distributors on the East Coast
- Installation of Wireless Warehousing & Distribution System Utilizing a Windows based system, Telnet, and Unisys handheld bar code scanners purchased through Manhattan Associates in Atlanta, Georgia
- E-Trade set-up with Major Chain Stores (Wal-Mart, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Family Dollar)
- Stopped an internal theft ring using video and live surveillance in the warehouse distribution center
- Testified in court resulting in a felony conviction for the accused
- Nassau Candy is one of the largest Confectioner/Distributors on the East Coast
- Responsible for all Computer & Phone Systems
- Responsible for all E-Trade Transactions
- Administrative Assistant to the President
- Responsible for all New System Training
- Customer Service / Sales (on-site and incoming phone calls)
- Order Processing and Shipping
- Loss prevention
Firefighter - 911 Dispatcher for Fire & EMS / Fire & Water District Operations / Well Operator
Manhasset-Lakeville Fire & Water District
Manhasset
01.1990 - 01.1999
- Dispatched 90 Fire & EMS Alarms while working alone during a Major Northeaster Storm in an 8 hour time frame without any delays in response times
- 911 Call Taking & Dispatch for Fire & EMS using CAD
- Fire Service Field Operations
- Maintain Water System Pressures & Water Tower Levels
- Maintain Water distribution Mechanical Systems & Chemical Levels
- Maintenance and repair of all hydrants
Education
NC Teaching Certifcate - EMS and Rescue Schools
Fire Department City of New York Academy
05-2025
Associate in Applied Science - Fire Protection Technology
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North CarolinaHigh School -
Great Neck North High School
Political Science Course Work
State University of New York Stony Brook
Criminal Justice Course Work
Nassau Community College
Uniondale, New YorkNassau County Fire Service Academy
Nassau County Fire Service EMS Academy
New York City Emergency Medical Services Academy
Suffolk County Fire Service Academy
Suffolk County Fire Service EMS Academy
Skills
- Emergency response
- Patient assessment
- Equipment maintenance
- Training and development
- Effective communication
- Rescue equipment use
- Burn treatment
- Prehospital Emergency Care
- Prehospital trauma life support
- Basic trauma life support
- Pediatric emergency care
- IV and medication administration
- Advanced emergency medical technician
- Multitasking
- Disaster response
- Teamwork
- Multitasking Abilities
- Medication administration
- Medical equipment maintenance
- Professional demeanor
- Heatstroke treatment
- Organizational skills
- Seizure management
- Psychiatric care
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Resuscitating and stabilizing patients
- Dispatcher communication
- Obstetric care
- Emergency medicine
- Fracture stabilization
- Team building
- Cardiac care
- Interpersonal communication
- Emergency vehicle driving
- Patient immobilization
- Airway management
- Communication skills
- Emergency medical responder
- Multitasking capacity
- EKG procedures
- Teamwork and collaboration
- CPR certified
- Emergency medical technician (EMT)
It Experience
7, Director of IT for a Major Wholesale Distributor
Certification
Available on request
Foster Care
New York State Certified Foster Care Provider for Emotionally Disturbed Children
References
References are available upon request.
Memberships
Member of the New York State Fire Chiefs Association
Education
Associate Degree, Fire Science
Affiliations
- I love Disney and Ice Hockey and time with my family
Timeline
Special Events Medic
Atrium
01.2024 - Current
EMS / Public Safety Instructor
Gaston County Schools
01.2022 - Current
911 Telecommunicator / Field-Com Technician
Charlotte Fire Department
01.2017 - 01.2022
NC STATE EMS Level 1 Lead Instructor
Central Piedmont Community College
01.2015 - Current
Captain / Firefighter
Providence Fire Department
01.2008 - 01.2011
Emergency Medical Technician
Union County Emergency Medical Service
01.2006 - 01.2008
EMS Field Operations - 911 Telecommunicator / EMD-Q / EFD-Q / EMT / CTO
MEDIC - Mecklenburg Emergency Medical Agency
01.2005 - 01.2017
Firefighter / Emergency Medical Technician
Hemby Bridge Fire Department
01.2005 - 01.2011
Firefighter / MEDIC
Ridge Fire Department
01.1999 - 01.2004
Firefighter / Emergency Medical Technician
Brentwood Fire Department
01.1996 - 01.1999
Director of Information Technology
Nassau Candy Distributors Inc.
01.1996 - 01.1999
Firefighter - 911 Dispatcher for Fire & EMS / Fire & Water District Operations / Well Operator
Manhasset-Lakeville Fire & Water District
01.1990 - 01.1999
Emergency Medical Specialists / Hazardous Materials Technician
FDNY - Fire Department City of New York
01.1986 - 01.2004
Emergency Medical Specialist 1
New York City Emergency Medical Service
01.1986 - 01.2004
Firefighter / EMT/AEMT Level 3 Pre-Hospital Critical Care (ALS)
Vigilant Fire Company
01.1985 - Current
NC Teaching Certifcate - EMS and Rescue Schools
Fire Department City of New York Academy
Associate in Applied Science - Fire Protection Technology
Central Piedmont Community College
High School -
Great Neck North High School
Political Science Course Work
State University of New York Stony Brook
Criminal Justice Course Work
Nassau Community College
Nassau County Fire Service Academy
Nassau County Fire Service EMS Academy
New York City Emergency Medical Services Academy
Suffolk County Fire Service Academy
Suffolk County Fire Service EMS Academy
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