Jonathan Ruby
Watertown ,SD
Summary
Flexible and dedicated firefighter with over 10 years of EMS experience, including 6 years at the paramedic/ALS level. Brings extensive medical knowledge, a strong foundation in EMS education, and a proven ability to perform under pressure. Highly collaborative, dependable, and committed to serving the public with professionalism, integrity, and pride.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter/Primary Care Paramedic
Watertown Fire Rescue
Watertown , SD
05.2019 - Current
- Primary EMS crew responding to emergency calls, caring for, and transporting patients to the hospital for further care.
- Performed firefighting duties, including but not limited to responding to all fire calls, stabilization and extinguishment of fire on emergency scenes, auto extrication, confined space rescue, trench rescue, high-angle rescue, and HazMat.
- Performed various duties: primary care paramedic, firefighter, engineer pump operator (FAO).
- Education for department training, as well as for neighboring EMS and Fire Departments.
EMT
Deuel County Ambulance
Clear Lake , SD
06.2015 - Current
- Responded to emergency medical calls.
- Transported patients for inter-facility transfers to larger regional specialty hospitals.
- Managed training and scheduling as a crew leader for my shift.
Maintenance Technician
Sanford Medical Center
Clear Lake , SD
08.2014 - 11.2018
- Outdoor groundskeeping and snow removal.
- Regular maintenance of clinic and hospital property and equipment.
- Boiler maintenance.
- Changed HVAC filters and cleaned condensation drains to perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems.
- Repaired machines, equipment or structures using tools or equipment.
Commercial Landscaper
R&R Design
Astoria , SD
03.2013 - 08.2014
- Designed and constructed residential and commercial landscape jobs.
- Assisted in the construction of retaining walls, walkways, decks and patios.
- Performed regular landscape maintenance activities including weeding, planting flowers and shrubs, trimming hedges and trees.
Education
Paramedic Diploma - Paramedicine
Lake Area Technical College
Watertown, SD12-2018
High School Diploma -
Homeschool
Clear Lake, SD05-2012
Skills
- Emergency response
- Fire suppression
- Paramedic care and transport
- Team leadership
- HazMat operations
- Rescue techniques
- Equipment maintenance
- Incident management
- Fire and EMS education
Affiliations
- Musician & Volunteer Performer
Regularly perform acoustic guitar at local nursing homes and assisted living facilities, providing entertainment and connection for residents.
Served as a volunteer guitar instructor for the Salvation Army After-School Program in Watertown, SD (2014–2018), teaching youth the fundamentals of music and discipline through creative engagement. - Health & Fitness Advocate
Passionate about functional fitness and actively compete in local CrossFit competitions.
Informally support colleagues at the fire department in reaching fitness goals and recovering from injuries, promoting readiness and long-term wellness in the field. - Work-Life Balance & Family Commitment
Prioritize strong work-life balance and family involvement as a foundation for sustainable performance and leadership in high-stress roles.
Certification
- State of South Dakota Certified Diver/Operator (Aerial Operations) 10-31-2023
- Rope Rescue Technician Level NFPA 1006 5-25-2022
- Trench Rescue Technician Level NFPA 1006 5-26-2021
- Confined Space Rescue Technician Level NFPA 1006 11-4-2020
- State of South Dakota Certified Firefighter-Hazmat Operations 5-7-2019
- NR-Paramedic
Accomplishments
- Years of Service Award (5 year)- 2025
- Physical Fitness Course 2 Award- 2020
- Physical Fitness Course 1 Award- 2019
- Life Save Award- 2019
- Unit Citation Award- 2019
- Meritorious Service Award- 2019
Timeline
Firefighter/Primary Care Paramedic
Watertown Fire Rescue
05.2019 - Current
EMT
Deuel County Ambulance
06.2015 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Sanford Medical Center
08.2014 - 11.2018
Commercial Landscaper
R&R Design
03.2013 - 08.2014
Paramedic Diploma - Paramedicine
Lake Area Technical College
High School Diploma -
Homeschool
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