Joseph Jaffe
Pueblo,Colorado
Summary
Competent Firefighter EMT-Basic with a long and comprehensive work experience in the fire service with Pre-Hospital care and ER room experience as a career Firefighter/Emt, also with a volunteer fire/ambulance service. Expert in assessing patients and determining type of treatment required. Responds quickly to emergency situations and demonstrates strong commitment to patient care and safety.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter EMT
Department Of Defense
11.2013 - 07.2023
- Enhanced overall departmental performance by attending professional development courses and conferences, sharing acquired knowledge with colleagues upon return.
- Maintained close contact with dispatch to receive and share information about current fires, equipment movements, and incoming personnel.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Responded to emergency medical calls, providing basic life support services in accordance with protocols.
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Used medical equipment and supplies, such as oxygen tanks and intravenous (IV) supplies.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
- Performed medical assessments, including airway management and splinting of fractures.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Dressed and cleaned wounds, administered medications and performed other duties as needed.
- Assisted paramedics with advanced life support interventions when necessary, acting as an integral part of the emergency response team.
- Mitigated risks related to infectious diseases by adhering to strict infection control procedures during patient assessment, treatment, and transport.
- Performed life-saving procedures such as CPR or defibrillation when necessary to stabilize patients before transport to hospitals for further treatment.
- Utilized ambulances and other vehicles to transport patients to medical facilities.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Department Of Defense
12.2001 - 11.2013
- Enhanced community safety by conducting thorough building inspections and identifying potential fire hazards.
- Educated the local community on fire safety practices through presentations at schools, businesses, and other public venues.
- Maintained close contact with dispatch to receive and share information about current fires, equipment movements, and incoming personnel.
- Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Adapted quickly to dynamic situations by incorporating critical thinking skills and decisive actions when faced with rapidly changing conditions or new information about patients'' needs.
- Responded to emergency medical calls, providing basic life support services in accordance with protocols.
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
- Performed medical assessments, including airway management and splinting of fractures.
- Utilized communication devices to maintain contact with supervisors.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Utilized ambulances and other vehicles to transport patients to medical facilities.
- Performed life-saving procedures such as CPR or defibrillation when necessary to stabilize patients before transport to hospitals for further treatment.
- Used medical equipment and supplies, such as oxygen tanks and intravenous (IV) supplies.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL10.2010
No Degree - Firefighter Certification
Louis F Garland Fire Academy
San Angelo, TX04.1998
High School Diploma -
Seabreeze High School
Daytona Beach, FL06.1997
Skills
- Triaging
- CPR/AED
- Pre-hospital Care
- Emergency patient triage
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Basic Life Support
- Patient Stabilization
- IV Setups/Disconnects
- Phlebotomy(in a Plasma facility)
Certification
- EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT Expires 03/2025) # E3170448
- Colorado EMT-B #Q150280 Exp. 03/26/2025
- CPR - Expires 01/2026
Timeline
Firefighter EMT
Department Of Defense
11.2013 - 07.2023
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Department Of Defense
12.2001 - 11.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
No Degree - Firefighter Certification
Louis F Garland Fire Academy
High School Diploma -
Seabreeze High School