John Rivers
Watkinsville,GA
Summary
Focused Lieutenant/Paramedic well-versed in fire ground operations and tactics as well as patient assessments and emergency care. Reliable and efficient with 12 years of quality performance in patient-facing. Accustomed to providing critical care in dynamic environments. Effective instructor with measurable results.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Lieutenant/Paramedic
Barrow County Emergency Services
09.2015 - Current
- Prepared reports of fires, equipment and personnel.
- Supervised cleaning and maintenance of buildings, rooms and equipment.
- Directed work of 2-10 firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
Combat Medic (68W)
GA Army National Guard
01.2010 - 12.2014
- Acted as team leader and took responsibility for scene and unit management to maximize integrated support of patients.
- Recognized and treated medical conditions with proven techniques, equipment and knowledge of medical and military protocols.
- Assessed needs and conditions of assigned patients and gathered critical patient health information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fire Administration
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL03.2025
Paramedicine
Lanier Technical College
Gainesville, GA01.2020
Skills
- Physical Conditioning
- Operational Standards
- Critical Decision-Making Skills
- Mass Casualty Experience
- Medical Data Acquisition
- Pre-Hospital Care
Accomplishments
- Assisted in teaching Barrow County's first AEMT Class with a 80% pass rate.
- Barrow County EMT of the year 2019
- Barrow County Paramedic of the Year 2022
Certification
- Nationally Registered Paramedic
- GA Licensed Paramedic
- Fire Officer 2
- Fire Instructor 1
- GA AEMT Instructor/Coordinator (In-progress)
- SWAT Medic
Timeline
Fire Lieutenant/Paramedic
Barrow County Emergency Services
09.2015 - Current
Combat Medic (68W)
GA Army National Guard
01.2010 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Fire Administration
Columbia Southern University
Paramedicine
Lanier Technical College
- Nationally Registered Paramedic
- GA Licensed Paramedic
- Fire Officer 2
- Fire Instructor 1
- GA AEMT Instructor/Coordinator (In-progress)
- SWAT Medic
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