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Joey Ketchum

Spring Valley,MN

Summary

Goal-driven EMT with a passion for a career in the fire department or ambulance services. Currently pursuing a Fire Medic degree at Western Illinois University to enhance skills and knowledge. Actively serving as a firefighter at both Emmet-Chalmers Fire Protection District and Ostrander Fire Department, gaining valuable hands-on experience in emergency response and fire suppression. Committed to continuous learning and eager to expand expertise in the field.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

EMR Technician

Western EMS
09.2022 - 12.2023
  • Took vitals on patients
  • Western EMS is a BLS non-transport service
  • EMT and 2 EMRs as their assistants


Owner of a Grass Maintenance Company

03.2020 - 08.2022
  • During my time as the owner of my own business cutting lawns my duties went as followed
  • Reaching out to customers to see if they would like my service and then scheduling a time to meet up and agree with a price
  • I would then come out every week mow, trim and make sure the yard is visually appealing
  • Also pulling any weeds that are in view
  • This was a good job to have because it introduced me to experience what people are like and getting that connections with them, as well as hard work in the summer heat.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Fire Medic

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL
10.2024

High school or equivalent - General

Francis Howell High School
05.2022

Skills

  • Hard Working

  • Focused

  • Goal Driven

  • Medical terminology proficiency

Certification

  • EMT-Basic
  • FEMA IS-700.B 1 Introduction to The National Incident Management System
  • Firefighter 1
  • IS-800.D National Response Framework
  • ACLS

Timeline

EMR Technician

Western EMS
09.2022 - 12.2023

Owner of a Grass Maintenance Company

03.2020 - 08.2022

High school or equivalent - General

Francis Howell High School
  • EMT-Basic
  • FEMA IS-700.B 1 Introduction to The National Incident Management System
  • Firefighter 1
  • IS-800.D National Response Framework
  • ACLS

Bachelor of Science - Fire Medic

Western Illinois University
Joey Ketchum