Kevin Voce
Summary
Dedicated Firefighter/Paramedic with more than 10 years of fire and emergency medical service experience in career and combination departments. Experienced in fire suppression, advanced life support, and incident operations in both urban and suburban environments. Committed to continuous professional development through advanced education, specialized certifications, and hands on operational experience. Recognized for strong leadership, sound decision making under pressure, and a commitment to training, firefighter safety, and serving the community with professionalism and integrity.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter/Paramedic
Belgium Cold Springs Fire Department
Lysander, NY
02.2024 - Current
- Respond to fire, EMS, rescue, hazardous materials, and other emergency incidents as a Firefighter/Paramedic, providing fire suppression, advanced life support, and technical rescue services.
- Serve as the Officer in Charge when assigned, supervising and directing a crew of three or more personnel during emergency incidents and daily station operations.
- Conduct incident size-ups, establish tactical objectives, assign personnel, and ensure safe and effective emergency operations in accordance with department policies and the Incident Command System (ICS).
- Coordinate fireground and EMS activities while maintaining firefighter accountability, communication, and scene safety.
- Complete and review fire and EMS incident documentation using ImageTrend, ensuring reports are accurate, complete, and compliant with department and state reporting requirements.
- Perform inspections, equipment checks, apparatus readiness, and station duties to maintain operational preparedness.
- Mentor and train firefighters and probationary members on emergency operations, department procedures, and best practices.
- Collaborate with mutual aid agencies and other public safety partners during emergency responses to provide coordinated incident management.
Firefighter/Paramedic
Syracuse Fire Department
Syracuse, NY
11.2020 - Current
- Serve as a Firefighter/Paramedic assigned to an engine company in a busy urban fire department.
Respond to structure fires, vehicle fires, alarms, hazardous conditions, rescues, and other emergency incidents. - Perform fire suppression, hose line advancement, overhaul, water supply, and other engine company functions.
- Provide basic life support care during medical emergencies, including patient assessment, treatment, stabilization, and transport preparation.
- Operate and drive fire apparatus when assigned, including safely positioning the engine, supplying water, and supporting fireground operations.
- Maintain apparatus, firefighting equipment, EMS supplies, and personal protective equipment to ensure operational readiness.
- Work as part of a company under the direction of a company officer while maintaining accountability, communication, and compliance with department procedures.
- Complete required training, inspections, station duties, and incident documentation.
Firefighter/Paramedic
Dewitt Fire District
Syracuse, NY
01.2019 - 11.2020
- Responded to fire, EMS, rescue, motor vehicle collision, hazardous materials, and public service incidents within a suburban fire district.
- Provided advanced life support care, including patient assessment, medication administration, cardiac monitoring, airway management, and coordination with transporting agencies.
- Performed fire suppression, search and rescue, forcible entry, ventilation, salvage, overhaul, and water supply operations.
- Operated fire apparatus and emergency vehicles while responding to incidents and completing assigned driver and equipment responsibilities.
- Worked closely with career and volunteer personnel during emergency responses, training activities, and station operations.
- Assisted with pre-incident planning, equipment inspections, apparatus checks, hydrant familiarization, and community risk reduction activities.
- Supported mutual-aid operations with neighboring departments during larger or more complex incidents.
- Maintained accurate EMS and incident documentation in accordance with department and regional requirements.
Paramedic
American Medical Response, AMR
Syracuse, NY
04.2016 - 01.2019
- Administered emergency medical care in high-pressure environments, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Operated advanced life support equipment, maintaining proficiency in its use during emergencies.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients' conditions to determine appropriate interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fire Administration
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL10-2025
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL08-2025
Associate of Science - Fire Protection Technology
Onondaga Community College
Syracuse, NY12-2016
Skills
- Fire Suppression Operations
- Advanced Life Support (ALS)
- Emergency Incident Management
- Company-Level Leadership
- Firefighter Training & Mentorship
- Fireground Decision-Making
- Risk Assessment & Scene Size-Up
- Operational Planning & Problem Solving
- Written & Verbal Communication
- Report Writing & Documentation
Certification
- Incident Safety Officer – July 2024
- Trench Rescue Technician – May 2024
- Fire Officer II (Pro Board) – December 2023
- Confined Space Rescue Technician – December 2023
- Fire and Emergency Services Instructor II (Pro Board) – October 2023
- Hazardous Materials Technician – October 2023
- Rope Rescue Technician – August 2023
- Structural Collapse Rescue Technician – July 2023
- New York State Certified Firefighter (229) – September 2019
- Paramedic – November 2018
Timeline
Firefighter/Paramedic
Belgium Cold Springs Fire Department
02.2024 - Current
Firefighter/Paramedic
Syracuse Fire Department
11.2020 - Current
Firefighter/Paramedic
Dewitt Fire District
01.2019 - 11.2020
Paramedic
American Medical Response, AMR
04.2016 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Fire Administration
Columbia Southern University
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
Associate of Science - Fire Protection Technology
Onondaga Community College