Joshua Smith
Bedford
Summary
Dedicated Firefighter/Paramedic with extensive experience at Bedford County Department of Fire and Rescue, showcasing expertise in structural firefighting and emergency scene management. Renowned for exceptional stress tolerance and fostering cooperative relationships, significantly enhancing community safety and emergency responsiveness. Proven track record in emergency medical treatment and public education, elevating public safety standards.
Experienced with emergency response and rescue operations. Utilizes critical thinking and quick decision-making to ensure safety and efficiency. Track record of effective teamwork and adherence to safety protocols.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter/Paramedic
Bedford County Department of Fire and Rescue
01.2022 - Current
Blue Ridge Volunteer Fire Department
01.2017 - Current
Montvale Volunteer Rescue Squad
01.2015 - Current
Carilion Clinic Patient Transportation
01.2020 - 01.2022
Blue Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad
01.2017 - 01.2020
Education
Accelerated Paramedic Course -
Radford University Carilion
Roanoke, Virginia01.2022
High School -
Liberty High School
Bedford, Virginia01.2017
Skills
- Structural firefighting
- Fire safety
- Stress tolerance and resilience
- Medical equipment usage
- Emergency scene management
- Emergency medical treatment
- Community relations
- Emergency management
- Radio communication proficiency
- Public education
- Fire suppression techniques
- Cooperative relationships
- Relationship building and management
- Patient care documentation
- Public safety and security
- Triaging
- Community education
- Plans of care initiation
- Incident safety
Certification
Virginia Office of EMS State Certification, Paramedic, E201503266, National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, Paramedic, M5111360, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Basic Life Support, Prehospital Trauma Life Support, Geriatric Education for EMS, Advanced Medical Life Support
Firecertifications
- Virginia Department of Fire Programs, Firefighter 1, Hazardous Materials Operations, Mayday Firefighter Down
- Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads, Emergency Vehicle Operator Course Levels 1, Emergency Vehicle Operator Course Levels 2
- Wildland Firefighter Certifications, S-130, S-190
Timeline
Firefighter/Paramedic
Bedford County Department of Fire and Rescue
01.2022 - Current
Carilion Clinic Patient Transportation
01.2020 - 01.2022
Blue Ridge Volunteer Fire Department
01.2017 - Current
Blue Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad
01.2017 - 01.2020
Montvale Volunteer Rescue Squad
01.2015 - Current
Accelerated Paramedic Course -
Radford University Carilion
High School -
Liberty High School
Virginia Office of EMS State Certification, Paramedic, E201503266, National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, Paramedic, M5111360, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Basic Life Support, Prehospital Trauma Life Support, Geriatric Education for EMS, Advanced Medical Life Support
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