Kevin Eldridge
Turlock,CA
Summary
Seasoned Firefighter and Paramedic with over 25 years of extensive experience offering emergency response and collaborating with teams. Deep knowledge and practice extinguishing fires quickly and rescuing individuals. Smart and poised with background working extremely well in high-pressure situations and dedicated to protecting public, seeking to transition to a teaching role to share knowledge and inspire new EMTs and Paramedics.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter/Engineer Paramedic
City of Bellaire Fire Department
Bellaire
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Led community-based paramedic initiatives and managed advanced ALS transport operations, while conducting extensive equipment and facility maintenance.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and community safety through the facilitation of team training and development.
- Collaborated with emergency personnel during accident scene responses and acute illness calls for emergency medical assistance.
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
- Prepared detailed reports concerning all activities at emergency scenes.
Firefighter Paramedic
City of Oakland Fire Department
Oakland
01.2006 - 01.2022
- Specialized in high-intensity 911 response systems, focusing on Fire, EMS, hazardous material, and heavy rescue operations.
- Led fire safety and prevention education programs for the community, creating and delivering impactful teaching sessions.
- Responded to emergency situations, assessed conditions, and efficiently contained fires while providing aid to victims to prevent further escalation.
- Analyzed situations to quickly adopt courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances.
- Utilized systematic search and rescue techniques alongside advanced location and excavation tools to safely locate and evacuate victims.
- Operated specialized equipment including pumps, aerial ladder trucks, and hazardous material units.
Engineer Paramedic
City of Tracy Fire Department
Tracy
01.1999 - 01.2006
- Served as paramedic preceptor, training and guiding new paramedics while leading emergency response teams in high-stress environments.
- Developed and instructed peers in apparatus operation and emergency response protocols.
- Ensured the fire apparatus was in a constant state of readiness by cleaning, servicing and maintaining it regularly, while also performing general maintenance on fire department property.
- Rapidly addressed hazardous material incidents, ensuring containment of spills or leaks through the use of appropriate protective equipment.
- Built strong relationships with medical professionals to enhance patient care quality and efficiency.
Education
Skills
- Teamwork and community relations
- Safety standards and practices
- Rescue systems and equipment management
- Fire suppression, hydraulics and company operations
- Proficient in driving, maintaining and operating all Fire apparatus
- Expertise in stress management and performing under extreme pressure
- Diversity and inclusion protocols
- Crisis Communications
- Medical Services Administration
- Staff development and leadership
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Patient care documentation
Fire Certifications
- California State Fire Marshal Courses
- FFI
- FFII
- Driver Operator 1A & 1B
- Fire Officer
- ICS 200 & 300
- Rescue Systems 1
- Trench Rescue Operations
- Confined Space Rescue Tech
- Haz-Mat Specialist (CSTI)
- Haz-Mat Incident Safety Officer (CSTI)
- Fire Instructor 1A & 1B
- Fire Management 1
- Fire Investigation 1A
- Fire Command 1A, 1B & 1C
Certification
- EMT/Paramedic License CA/TX - Exp. 5/2026
- Basic Life Support - AHA Exp. 4/2026
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support - AHA Exp. 7/2024
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support -AHA. Renewal 5/15/2024
- PreHospital Trauma Life Support - NAEMT Exp. 4/2028
- Advanced Medical Life Support - NAEMT Exp. 4/2028
Additional Qualifications
- Union Board, member at large: Tracy firefighters local 3355
- Negotiations Team Member: Tracy Firefighters Local 3355
- Political Action Committee Chair: Tracy Firefighter local 3355
- Volunteer Camp Counselor: Camp Taylor, Wesley, CA
- Safety Team Member: New Life Christian Center, Turlock, CA
- Rifle Safety Instruction Assistant: Hughson 4H Club
- Board Member: Turlock Sea Dogs Swim Club
- Softball Team Member: Tracy Fire, Oakland Fire - Silver and gold medalists
Timeline
Firefighter/Engineer Paramedic
City of Bellaire Fire Department
01.2022 - 01.2023
Firefighter Paramedic
City of Oakland Fire Department
01.2006 - 01.2022
Engineer Paramedic
City of Tracy Fire Department
01.1999 - 01.2006
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