Kianna Loften
Washington,DC
Summary
Highly motivated Firefighter with in-depth knowledge of safely suppressing fires. Thinks quickly under pressure and remains calm in stressful situations. Offering 15 years of experience in efficiently responding to fire and EMS alarms. Proficient performing emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sergeant/Paramedic Instructor
DC Fire & EMS
02.2007 - Current
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision-making in emergency situations.
- Inspected equipment following each fire call to ascertain effective functionality of hoses, breathing masks and fire tools.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Checked fire and life safety systems and equipment for proper placement at properties.
- Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Participated in community outreach programs to raise awareness of fire prevention and safety measures.
- Controlled hazardous materials and waste incidents to avoid fires and injuries.
- Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Monitored and responded to hazardous gas levels and smoke detectors to avoid injuries and fatalities.
Sales Associate
Blockbuster Video
07.2003 - 02.2007
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
Education
No Degree - Fire Science
University of The District of Columbia
Washington, DCHigh School Diploma -
Eastern High School
Washington, DC07.2003
Skills
- Patient Management
- Vital Sign Assessment
- Patient Data Analysis
- Life Support Technique Skills
- Operational Procedures
- IV Insertion
- Emergency Patient Triage
- Heart Monitoring
- Intubation
- Patient Immobilization
- Medication Administration
- Medical History Collection
- Problem Identification
- Emergency Response
- Lifesaving Measures
- Wound Care
- Documentation
- Multi-Patient Triage
- Equipment Inspection
- Providing Pre-Hospital Advanced Life Support
- External Cardiac Defibrillation
- Scene Prioritization
- Mass Casualty Protocols
- Cardiac Arrest
- Respiratory Care Assessment
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Emergency Management
- IV Fluid Replacement
- Ambulance Transfer
- Drug Inventory Management
- Medical Emergency Response
- Seizure Disorders
- Treatment Planning
- Pre-Hospital Care
- Firefighting Techniques Expertise
- Weekly Checks
- Fire Alarm Response
- Alarm Response
- Firefighting
- Emergency Response Procedures
Certification
NFPA Fire Officer I, II
Fire Fighting Tactics 1 and 2
Basic Life Support foe Healthcare Providers (CPR)
National Registry EMT Paramedic
Advance Life Support (ALS)
Pediatric Advanced Life support (PALS)
Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS)
NFPA Instructor I & II
FEMS NIMS ICS 100, 200, 300, 700, 800
Supervisor I
Fire Service Instructor I, II
NFPA 1403-Live Fire Instructor Training
Critical Thinking
Customer Service
Affiliations
Member of IAFF Local 36
DCFEMS Women Advisory Committee (WAC)
Timeline
Sergeant/Paramedic Instructor
DC Fire & EMS
02.2007 - Current
Sales Associate
Blockbuster Video
07.2003 - 02.2007
No Degree - Fire Science
University of The District of Columbia
High School Diploma -
Eastern High School
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