John Buhrman
Seattle,WA
Summary
With over 6 years of experience in Emergency Medical Services, I have honed my skills as an Aid Car Officer at both Snohomish County Fire District 5 and the Bothell Fire Department. Trained as a Firefighter, I graduated from prestigious institutions including The Washington State Fire Training Academy, East Snohomish Training Academy, and The North King County Fire Training Consortium. I have completed various EMT-B programs such as Bates Technical EMT, North Seattle College EMT, South King County Fire Training Consortium EMT, and North King County Fire Training Consortium EMT. My ability to adapt quickly and make sound decisions in high-stress environments has been proven time and again. As a professional peer support specialist, I am dedicated to offering guidance and support to individuals in need. My track record showcases my ability to foster a supportive and understanding environment, helping clients navigate personal challenges. With strong collaboration skills and adaptability to changing needs, I consistently provide reliable support. My expertise in empathy and conflict resolution further enhances my ability to assist others effectively.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Peer Counselor, Care Coordinator
Newport Academy
01.2025 - Current
- Responsible for 8-10 teenage patients daily
- Overseeing therapy sessions, ensuring medications are taken correctly, responsible for the well-being of the patient
- Facilitating appointments and follow-ups
- Liaising between different healthcare professionals
- Charting patient's progress
CPR Instructor
Seattle Fire Department
05.2024 - Current
- Instruct CPR classes ranging from CPR with AED application to Hands-Only CPR to program participants
- Manage groups of 20-30 adults/children while delivering quality instruction
Certified Peer Counselor
Recovery Navigator Program/Peer WA
02.2024 - 01.2025
- Develop relationships with individuals struggling with SUD and MH challenges to provide emotional support in times of crisis as well as various stages of their recovery journeys
- Assisting individuals in securing essential needs such as housing/shelter, drug/alcohol detox/treatment/inpatient, food, identification, cell phones and employment
- Collaborate with colleagues in the Recovery Outreach team to collectively achieve successful recovery support for individuals in the RNP program
- Provide timely response to referrals from Law Enforcement, jails, detention centers, correctional facilities, Drug and Alcohol Detox institutions, Faith based organizations, Community based organizations, Shelters, Encampments
- RNP Program Lead for all Spanish speaking referrals and participants
- RNP Program Lead for participants enrolled in Shoreline Community Court Provide case notes and help participants with Peer Support, Recovery support, goals, and individualized service plans
Firefighter & EMT-B
Bothell Fire Department
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Respond to various 911 emergencies in King County and provide high quality patient care using BLS skills & EMT protocols while delivering exceptional customer service to patients, and community members
- Incident stabilization, vehicle extraction
- Daily/weekly vehicle inventory checks, and station chores
EMT-B
Falck Northwest Ambulance
11.2019 - 06.2022
- Inter-facility transports with 911 response in collaboration with local fire departments in Snohomish County and receiving and giving short reports to and from hospital staff
Firefighter & EMT-B
South King Fire & Rescue
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Hired as Entry Level Firefighter/EMT-B
Firefighter & EMT-B
Snohomish County Fire District 5
05.2020 - 01.2022
- Respond to various 911 emergencies in Snohomish County and providing high quality patient care and transport using BLS skills & EMT protocols while delivering exceptional customer service to patients, medical providers, supervisors/peers, and community members
- Incident stabilization, vehicle extraction
- Daily/weekly vehicle inventory checks, and station chores
EMT Program Helper
North Seattle College
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Lead EMT curriculum to 30+ students per quarter that educated students on medical patient assessment, trauma patient assessment, and other practical skills associated with trauma patients
EMT-B
American Medical Response
11.2017 - 10.2019
- 911 Response in Collaboration with local fire departments in King County
Education
Associate's degree - General studies, minor in Spanish
Shoreline College
Shoreline, WA01.2012
Associate's degree -
San Diego City College
San Diego, CA01.2010
Skills
- Structural firefighting
- Fire safety
- Environmental emergency response
- Emergency scene management
- Vehicle extrication
- Radio communication proficiency
- Map reading and navigation
- Basic life support
- Vital sign assessment
- Critical decision-making skills
- Patient assessments
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient evaluations
- Pre-hospital care
- Patient management
- Grief support
- Relapse prevention
- Motivational interviewing
- Multicultural competence
- Suicide prevention
- Boundary setting
- Substance abuse counseling
- Sexual assault support
- Domestic violence support
- Community resources
- Motivational techniques
Certification
- HSI Certified CPR Instructor
- Seattle Fire Dept Medic 2 CPR Instructor, 2024
- Certified Peer Counselor, Highline College, 2024
- North King County Fire Training Consortium, IFSAC Firefighter 1 & 2, Hazmat Operations, Hazmat Awareness, Gold Bar, WA, 2020
- North Seattle College, IFSAC Firefighter 1 & 2, Hazmat Operations, Hazmat Awareness, Seattle, WA, 2017
- Bates Technical College, EMT-B, Tacoma, WA, 2013
- Washington State Fire Training Academy, North Bend, WA, 2012, IFSAC Firefighter 1 & 2, Hazmat Operations, Hazmat Awareness
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Certified Peer Counselor, Care Coordinator
Newport Academy
01.2025 - Current
CPR Instructor
Seattle Fire Department
05.2024 - Current
Certified Peer Counselor
Recovery Navigator Program/Peer WA
02.2024 - 01.2025
Firefighter & EMT-B
Bothell Fire Department
08.2022 - 11.2023
Firefighter & EMT-B
South King Fire & Rescue
01.2022 - 04.2022
Firefighter & EMT-B
Snohomish County Fire District 5
05.2020 - 01.2022
EMT-B
Falck Northwest Ambulance
11.2019 - 06.2022
EMT Program Helper
North Seattle College
11.2018 - 03.2020
EMT-B
American Medical Response
11.2017 - 10.2019
Associate's degree -
San Diego City College
Associate's degree - General studies, minor in Spanish
Shoreline College
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