Kyle Creech
Troy,Missouri
Summary
Dedicated and skilled Fire Fighter/Paramedic with over 8 years of experience in responding to emergencies, providing advanced medical care, and effectively mitigating fires. Possess a strong knowledge of firefighting techniques, rescue operations, and medical procedures, resulting in numerous successful life-saving interventions. Adept at working under pressure in high-stress situations, with excellent communication and teamwork skills. Seeking to leverage my expertise and passion for serving the community in a rewarding role as a Fire Fighter/Paramedic.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lieutenant / Training Officer (volunteer)
Wright City Fire Protection District
11.2018 - Current
- Respond to emergency and non-emergency incidents; provide appropriate services as required including emergency rescue and fire suppression; perform search and rescue for trapped or injured persons; perform emergency medical and first aid services as needed; prepare reports regarding emergency incidents as assigned.
- The Training Officer performs, organizes, and selects specialized instruction for department and community members
- Training Officers will protect life and property by directly engaging in firefighting, emergency care, hazardous materials and fire prevention.
- Identified training needs and planned classes accordingly.
- Adjusted instructional strategies according to student needs and understanding of material.
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
- Established personnel qualifications and coordinated onboarding activities.
- Improved overall company productivity by identifying skills gaps and addressing them with targeted training solutions.
- Maintained accurate records of all completed trainings, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards.
Fire Private / Engineer
St. Louis City
03.2016 - Current
- When fighting fires, work apparel and equipment weighing approximately 45 pounds are worn
- A significant amount of time is spent inspecting, cleaning, and maintaining this equipment and training in its use
- A firefighter is usually a member of a four-member team that lives and works together in close quarters throughout a shift.
- Living at the fire house entails housekeeping, cooking, and equipment maintenance
- -Assigned to Truck 10, Driver
- -UAV Program Manager, developing SOGs, and standards for implementation.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- 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.
- Mentored new firefighters by sharing knowledge and experience, fostering a supportive learning environment for professional development.
- Contributed to a positive work environment for all crew members by consistently demonstrating leadership qualities, professionalism, and dedication to duty.
- Increased survival rates with rapid recognition of life-threatening conditions and swift initiation of appropriate interventions.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Reduced response times by maintaining thorough knowledge of local geography and navigation routes.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
Emergency Response
Missouri Department of Transportation
09.2013 - 03.2016
- MoDOT's Emergency Response operators are trained professionals who work closely with other emergency services to ensure the safety and efficiency of traffic
- They can provide roadside assistance such as tire changes, fuel delivery and minor repairs
- They also support fire, police and EMT crews during major incidents
- Additionally, they perform emergency road maintenance, debris removal, and other tasks to improve the road conditions during off hours.
- If you encounter a problem on patrol routes, you should safely move your vehicle to the right shoulder as far as possible and wait for an Emergency Response truck to arrive
- Actively participated in emergency response drills, enhancing overall preparedness for potential incidents.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to optimize emergency response strategies.
Line worker
True Manufacturing
07.2012 - 09.2013
- Assembling new refrigerator units
- Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors, and staging areas.
- Inspected and adjusted work performed to meet expectations.
- Monitored machinery to identify concerns, make corrections, or report complex problems.
- Maintained machinery to prevent overloads and avoid malfunctions.
Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy
02.2007 - 07.2012
- Hospital Corpsmen (HM) assist in the prevention and treatment of disease, disability, and injury using medical aid and preventive medicine procedures; assist in the prevention and treatment of dental conditions; assist with physical examinations; provide patient care and assist in the administration of medicinal and parenteral solutions; perform general laboratory, pharmacy, and other patient support services; assist in the administrative supply and accounting procedures within medical departments ashore, afloat, Marine Corps, and with Joint Services; serve as sole medical personnel or battlefield Corpsman while assigned to field/operational units; perform tactical casualty combat care (TCCC); instruct medical and non-medical personnel in medical aid, self-aid, personal hygiene, and health records maintenance; assist in the transportation of the sick and injured; and provide assistance in the maintenance of environmental and occupational health standards and in chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) casualties and other contingencies
- Senior Hospital Corpsmen perform supervisory, technical, planning, and management functions in support of medical readiness and quality healthcare delivery
- In addition to their general assignments, Hospital Corpsmen, trained as technicians, perform specialized functions within the operational forces, clinical specialties, and administrative departments and may be assigned independent of a medical provider.
- Deployed with USMC unit 2/5 as a frontline Corpsman on a 7 month combat deployment. 2008
- Deployed with USMC unit CIBIRF, to Japan for HAZMAT mitigation after a large tsunami. 2011
Education
No Degree - Paramedic
Boone County EMS
08.2023
No Degree - Nursing
St. Charles Community College
03.2016
High School Diploma -
Wentzville Holt High
Wentzville, United States04.2006
Skills
- Assessment tools
- Soft skills training
- Lesson Planning
- Technological integration
- E-learning development
Certification
- PALS
- ACLS
- PHTLS
- Missouri Fire Instructor I
- Missouri Rope Tech
- CBRNE Specialist- USMC, CBIRF
- NREMT-P
- MO EMT-P
Affiliations
- IAFF Local 73 NVFC
- FFAM
- American Legion Post 323
Timeline
Lieutenant / Training Officer (volunteer)
Wright City Fire Protection District
11.2018 - Current
Fire Private / Engineer
St. Louis City
03.2016 - Current
Emergency Response
Missouri Department of Transportation
09.2013 - 03.2016
Line worker
True Manufacturing
07.2012 - 09.2013
Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy
02.2007 - 07.2012
No Degree - Paramedic
Boone County EMS
No Degree - Nursing
St. Charles Community College
High School Diploma -
Wentzville Holt High
- PALS
- ACLS
- PHTLS
- Missouri Fire Instructor I
- Missouri Rope Tech
- CBRNE Specialist- USMC, CBIRF
- NREMT-P
- MO EMT-P
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