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Kevin  Bruening

Kevin Bruening

Hudson,OH

Summary

I am a vigilant firefighter with fourteen years of experience performing firefighting and emergency medical duties. I feel passionately about protecting lives and property through dedicated service. I am fully committed to furthering my career in the field through the rank of Lieutenant.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Swat Medic

Lake County Sheriff's Department
03.2021 - Current
  • Attended training sessions, maintained required certifications and kept current in lifesaving techniques and technologies.
  • Monitored supplies and equipment inventory and replenished promptly before another emergency call.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Public Safety Diver

Lake County Sheriff's Department
05.2018 - Current
  • Responded to complex public safety situations and supported restoration of order and safety.
  • Assessed diving equipment for proper functionality before dive to minimize mishaps.
  • Maintained logbook of dive locations and times.
  • Searched for lost or missing persons underwater in zero visibility conditions.

Firefighter Paramedic

City of Akron Fire Department
10.2013 - Current
  • Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
  • 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.

Firefighter Paramedic

Concord Twp. Fire Department
11.2010 - 10.2022
  • 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.

Infantryman (11B)

Ohio Army National Guard
05.2006 - 01.2012
  • Kept weapons such as rifles, machine guns and pistols in top condition for effective combat use.
  • Helped mobilize weapons and vehicles to support troops and meet field mission objectives.
  • Employed anti-personnel weapons to neutralize enemy forces.
  • Veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom 2008-2009.

Education

Certification - Fire Safety Inspector

Auburn Career Center
Painesville, OH
11.2023

Certification - Fire Instructor

University of Akron
Akron, OH
04.2018

Certification - Paramedic

Cleveland Clinic EMS Academy
Cleveland, OH
06.2012

Certification - FireFIghter I&II

Auburn Career Center
Painesville, OH
06.2005

High School Diploma -

Riverside High School
Painesville, OH
06.2003

Skills

  • Public Safety Diver
  • Swift Water Technician
  • Fire Instructor
  • Rope Rescue Technician
  • Haz-Mat Technician
  • Personnel Background Investigations
  • Fire Officer I
  • Fire Safety Inspector
  • OPOTA Police Officer
  • Basic Fire Investigations
  • Evidence collection Technician

Timeline

Swat Medic

Lake County Sheriff's Department
03.2021 - Current

Public Safety Diver

Lake County Sheriff's Department
05.2018 - Current

Firefighter Paramedic

City of Akron Fire Department
10.2013 - Current

Firefighter Paramedic

Concord Twp. Fire Department
11.2010 - 10.2022

Infantryman (11B)

Ohio Army National Guard
05.2006 - 01.2012

Certification - Fire Safety Inspector

Auburn Career Center

Certification - Fire Instructor

University of Akron

Certification - Paramedic

Cleveland Clinic EMS Academy

Certification - FireFIghter I&II

Auburn Career Center

High School Diploma -

Riverside High School
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