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
Lake County, OH
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, OH11.2023
Certification - Fire Instructor
University of Akron
Akron, OH04.2018
Certification - Paramedic
Cleveland Clinic EMS Academy
Cleveland, OH06.2012
Certification - FireFIghter I&II
Auburn Career Center
Painesville, OH06.2005
High School Diploma -
Riverside High School
Painesville, OH06.2003
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