Jeremiah Gerber
McMinnville
Summary
Firefighter Paramedic with extensive experience in emergency management and military service in the United States Marine Corps. Proven ability to lead teams of 20 in high-pressure environments, achieving measurable results in first response triage and first aid administration. Managed risks effectively to protect assets valued over $1M, consistently exceeding senior leadership expectations. Holds an Associate’s in General Studies and multiple certifications in advanced life support and emergency response.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter Paramedic
City of Dallas
Dallas
03.2022 - Current
- Analyzed situations to quickly adopt courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances.
- Responded to emergency calls and provided immediate threat mitigation and life preservation.
- Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety.
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
- Served as an FTO and AIC
- A member of QA/QI and Protocol Committee
Firefighter Paramedic
City Of McMinnville
McMinnville
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Collaborated with team members during training exercises to improve response strategies.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
Volunteer Firefighter
Dundee Fire and Rescue
Dundee
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Delivered emergency care, effectively managing life threats and boosting community confidence.
- Volunteered for additional duties, enhancing service to the community and fire service members.
- Ensured equipment functionality by performing preventive maintenance and troubleshooting issues.
Paramedic
Metro West Ambulance
Washington County
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Established and maintained working relationships with other services to include local Firefighters, Police Officers, Nurses, Doctors
- Arrived as first responder to 500+ scenes; analyzed risk of harm to self and team and then administered first aid; communicated information to Dispatch, co-responders, and supervisors via face-to-face and radio means and followed incidents with proper report documentation with 100% accuracy upon inspection
- Developed a comprehensive understanding of protocols and medication administration within scope of practice.
Military Police Officer
United States Marine Corps
Various Locations
01.2012 - 12.2017
- Assessed 100 developing public safety situations weekly, applied knowledge and understanding of laws and human behavior for fast decision-making, and assigned, directed, and advised appropriate level of response or delegation accordingly for a population of over 30,000+ individuals covering 90 sq. miles
- Planned, managed and assessed operational risk management protocols for employee safety in accordance with federal, organizational, and OSHA rules that led to ZERO mishaps
- Resolved community and visitor complaints and issues through use of de-escalation techniques involving tone of voice and body language daily; informed senior management of concerns or issues as appropriate; maintained professionalism that increased the community’s view the Marine Corps by 60%
- Instructed 200 employees for 3,600 hours in DUI/Standard Field Sobriety Testing rules, policies, and procedures which increased trained/certified manpower for the organization by 80%
Military Working Dog Handler
United States Marine Corps
Various Locations
01.2012 - 12.2017
- Conducted weekly inventory to account for $1M in supplies, equipment, and medication; tracked required maintenance and forecasted supplies needed; reordered supplies that ensured frequently used items were on hand which ensured 100% mission completion
- Trained 120+ personnel in the Medical Management of Military Working Dogs which increased base knowledge of personnel and extended service life of animals by 20%
- Managed medical care for 50 dogs, treated minor injuries daily and 70+ life threatening conditions over 2 years which ensured moment-notice readiness for working dogs and handlers to meet 100% of operational commitments
Education
Certification - EMT Paramedic
College of Emergency Services
Clackamas, OR01.2020
Associate - General Studies
Portland Community College
Portland, OR01.2019
Certification - EMT Basic
Palomar College
San Diego, CA01.2017
Certification - CPR and First Aid
American Red Cross
Fort Leonard Wood, MO01.2013
Skills
- Fire suppression
- Community education
- Team collaboration
- Incident documentation
- Crisis management
- Risk assessment
- Safety inspections
- Mentorship skills
- Policy Development and Implementation
Relevant Training
- Emergency Medical Responder
- Emergency Medical Technician Basic
- Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic
- Military Police Academy
- Emergency Vehicle Operator Course
- Crisis Management
- FEMA Incident Command System
- FEMA National Incident Management System
- Principles of Management
- ICS 300
- ICS 400
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS)
- Firefighter 1
- Firefighter 2
- Aerial Operator
- Rope Rescue Operator
- Fire Officer 1
- Instructor 1
- Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator
- Fire Apparatus Equipped W/Fire Pump
- Incident Safety Officer
- PICO, STICO, DICO
- ALERRT
- Hazardous Material Awareness
- Wildland Firefighter II
Timeline
Firefighter Paramedic
City of Dallas
03.2022 - Current
Firefighter Paramedic
City Of McMinnville
01.2022 - 02.2022
Volunteer Firefighter
Dundee Fire and Rescue
01.2019 - 01.2022
Paramedic
Metro West Ambulance
01.2017 - 01.2022
Military Police Officer
United States Marine Corps
01.2012 - 12.2017
Military Working Dog Handler
United States Marine Corps
01.2012 - 12.2017
Certification - EMT Paramedic
College of Emergency Services
Associate - General Studies
Portland Community College
Certification - EMT Basic
Palomar College
Certification - CPR and First Aid
American Red Cross
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