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Joshua Thompson

Atoka,TN

Summary

Dynamic public safety professional with 19 years of experience in Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). As a Firefighter Paramedic for the City of Munford, and directing operations for a leading ambulance service in Memphis, managing over 15,000 annual calls for service and a team of 165 employees. Proven expertise in decision-making and multi-agency coordination enhances response efficiency and service quality. Exemplary leadership and critical thinking that drive team collaboration and surpass industry standards.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Firefighter Paramedic

City of Munford
Munford , Tennessee
06.2024 - Current
  • Clean, service and maintain fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
  • Answer emergency situations quickly and assess conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation.
  • Administer emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
  • Collaborate with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
  • Inform and educate local community members about fire prevention and safety.
  • Employ systematic search and rescue procedures and location and excavation devices to safely locate and evacuate victims.
  • Respond directly to residential and business emergency situations to serve community.
  • Set up and operate hydraulic, pneumatic, manual and power tools in emergency situations.
  • Attend trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
  • Triage patients to assist emergency workers in administering medical care.
  • Respond and provide specialized rescue, certified as HazMat Technician, Swiftwater Rescue, Rope Rescue, Vehicle Rescue.

Paramedic-Station Manager

Lifecare Ambulance LLC
Memphis , TN
08.2020 - Current
  • Hire and onboard team members to meet immediate and expected demand.
  • Evaluate and enhance workflow to implement best practices, reduce costs and increase staff motivation and satisfaction.
  • Establish and maintain positive working relationships with community organizations, acting as corporate representative at meetings and events.
  • Engage with existing and potential clients to gain insight into needs.
  • Manage scheduling, training and inventory control.
  • Direct day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals.
  • Liaison for LAN-Office of Emergency Management.
  • Directed multiple deployments as both a provider and leader during crises.
  • Coordinate with local agencies to ensure personnel readiness for large-scale gatherings.

Firefighter/Paramedic

Tipton County Fire Department
Drummonds, TN
07.2020 - Current
  • Clean, service and maintain fire apparatus in condition of readiness and perform general maintenance of fire department property.
  • Check hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
  • Answer emergency situations quickly and assess conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation.
  • Administer emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
  • Collaborate with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
  • Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety.
  • Extinguish flames and embers to suppress fires with shovels and hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
  • Participate in fire and life safety inspections of commercial and residential properties and checked operating condition of hydrants.
  • Stay in close contact with dispatchers to obtain and relay current information about fire status, supplies and personnel.
  • Assess nature and extent of fire, condition of buildings, danger to adjacent buildings and water supply status to determine crew or company requirements.

Firefighter/Paramedic

City of Memphis Fire Department
Memphis , TN
01.2018 - 08.2021
  • Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
  • Answered emergency situations quickly and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation.
  • Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
  • Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
  • Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety.
  • Employed systematic search and rescue procedures and location and excavation devices to safely locate and evacuate victims.
  • Responded directly to residential and business emergency situations to serve community.
  • Set up and operated hydraulic, pneumatic, manual and power tools in emergency situations.
  • Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
  • Triaged patients to assist emergency workers in administering medical care.

AEMT/Paramedic

MedicOne Ambulance
Memphis, TN
07.2015 - 07.2020
  • Documented calls in reports detailing incident type and course of treatment.
  • Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public and first responders safe.
  • Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
  • Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
  • Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
  • Reviewed inventory levels prior to shift and restocked ambulance to prepare for service.
  • Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrythmia.
  • Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
  • Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
  • Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
  • Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
  • Explained to conscious patients steps involved for medical evaluations and need for possible hospital transport.
  • Observed and assessed incident scenes upon arrival to determine level of safety for first responders.
  • Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.

Firefighter/AEMT

City of Munford Fire Department
Munford, TN
03.2011 - 01.2018
  • Coordinated training implementation for IFSAC/Pro Board Firefighter certification and compliance.
  • Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
  • Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
  • Checked hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
  • Answered emergency situations quickly and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation.
  • Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
  • Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
  • Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety.
  • Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires with shovels and hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
  • Participated in fire and life safety inspections of commercial and residential properties and checked operating condition of hydrants.
  • Stayed in close contact with dispatchers to obtain and relay current information about fire status, supplies and personnel.
  • Assessed nature and extent of fire, condition of buildings, danger to adjacent buildings and water supply status to determine crew or company requirements.
  • Employed systematic search and rescue procedures and location and excavation devices to safely locate and evacuate victims.
  • Inspected buildings for fire prevention and hazardous materials code violations or potential hazards.
  • Planned, developed, implemented and monitored fire safety plans to address specific fire and life safety systems.
  • Developed hazard training programs for emergency response team.
  • Responded directly to residential and business emergency situations to serve community.
  • Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
  • Set up and operated hydraulic, pneumatic, manual and power tools in emergency situations.
  • Managed training calendars to inform participants of upcoming training session topics and dates.
  • Supported onboarding of new employees by hosting orientation sessions.
  • Organized handbook and course documentation for participants.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management.
  • Researched and incorporated new training methods, tools and resources to offer updated, quality training content.
  • Prepared custom training course materials and presentations for corporate training.
  • Coordinated training session logistics by preparing equipment and securing facilities.
  • Designed and rolled out brand new training program and curriculum schedule for internal personnel.

AEMT

Rural Metro Ambulance
Covington , TN
07.2008 - 07.2015
  • Documented calls in reports detailing incident type and course of treatment.
  • Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public and first responders safe.
  • Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
  • Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
  • Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
  • Reviewed inventory levels prior to shift and restocked ambulance to prepare for service.
  • Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrythmia.
  • Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
  • Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
  • Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
  • Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
  • Explained to conscious patients steps involved for medical evaluations and need for possible hospital transport.
  • Observed and assessed incident scenes upon arrival to determine level of safety for first responders.

Education

GED -

Memphis City Schools
Memphis, TN
02.2007

Emergency Medical Technician-IV -

Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis, TN
08.2008

Paramedic -

Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis, TN
07.2019

Some College (No Degree) -

Dyersburg State Community College
Dyersburg, TN

Some College (No Degree) -

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Skills

  • Grants Management
  • Critical decision-making skills
  • Safety protocols
  • Emergency management
  • Respiratory care assessment
  • Fire suppression tactics
  • Community education
  • Medical response
  • Advanced pre-hospital emergency care
  • Fire safety design evaluation
  • Fire department procedures
  • Life and property protection
  • Materials organization
  • Employee training
  • Multimedia development
  • Feedback gathering
  • Schedule coordination
  • Training program development
  • Team-building activities
  • EMS systems expert
  • Ventilator management
  • Disaster relief

Certification

  • Firefighter I, IFSAC
  • Firefighter II, IFSAC
  • Fire Officer I, IFSAC
  • Fire Instructor I, IFSAC
  • Fire Investigator, IFSAC
  • Hazardous Material Technician, TEMA
  • Paramedic State of Tennessee
  • Paramedic State of Florida
  • FEMA Swift Water Technician
  • FEMA Swift Water Boat Operator
  • Rope Rescue Operations
  • AHA BLS, ACLS, & PALS Instructor
  • NAEMT PHTLS, EVOS, AMLS, GEMS, Refresher Instructor
  • FEMA 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, & 800

Timeline

Firefighter Paramedic

City of Munford
06.2024 - Current

Paramedic-Station Manager

Lifecare Ambulance LLC
08.2020 - Current

Firefighter/Paramedic

Tipton County Fire Department
07.2020 - Current

Firefighter/Paramedic

City of Memphis Fire Department
01.2018 - 08.2021

AEMT/Paramedic

MedicOne Ambulance
07.2015 - 07.2020

Firefighter/AEMT

City of Munford Fire Department
03.2011 - 01.2018

AEMT

Rural Metro Ambulance
07.2008 - 07.2015

GED -

Memphis City Schools

Emergency Medical Technician-IV -

Southwest Tennessee Community College

Paramedic -

Southwest Tennessee Community College

Some College (No Degree) -

Dyersburg State Community College

Some College (No Degree) -

Eastern Kentucky University
  • Firefighter I, IFSAC
  • Firefighter II, IFSAC
  • Fire Officer I, IFSAC
  • Fire Instructor I, IFSAC
  • Fire Investigator, IFSAC
  • Hazardous Material Technician, TEMA
  • Paramedic State of Tennessee
  • Paramedic State of Florida
  • FEMA Swift Water Technician
  • FEMA Swift Water Boat Operator
  • Rope Rescue Operations
  • AHA BLS, ACLS, & PALS Instructor
  • NAEMT PHTLS, EVOS, AMLS, GEMS, Refresher Instructor
  • FEMA 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, & 800
Joshua Thompson