Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Affiliations
Timeline
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Laura Fine

1612 Paulas Huskey Circle Pigeon Forge,TN

Summary

Dedicated Tennessee Certified Paramedic and Fire Fighter with 25 years of experience providing advanced life support care in Sevier County. Skilled Technical Rescue Specialist in water, rope, dive, search and rescue, and vehicle extrication. Extensive response background in local and regional emergencies, including federal disaster declarations, successful search and rescue missions, water rescues, and mass casualty responses. Recognized for professionalism and dedication in emergency medical services and technical rescue, receiving accolades such as Dive Team Member of the Year and Paramedic of the Year.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paramedic

Sevier County Ambulance Service
11.2024 - Current

Provide advanced life support in high-pressure emergency situations, including trauma, cardiac, respiratory, and medical calls. Perform rapid patient assessments, administers medications, manages airways, and ensures safe transport to medical facilities. Collaborate with dispatch, fire, law enforcement, and hospital personnel to deliver coordinated, efficient care. Maintain accurate documentation and ensures readiness of medical equipment and vehicles. Demonstrate strong clinical judgment, teamwork, and compassionate care under critical conditions.

Paramedic

Dollywood Theme Park
09.2019 - Current

Provide advanced life support in high-pressure emergency situations, including trauma, cardiac, respiratory, and medical emergencies. Perform rapid patient assessments, manages airways, administers medications, and ensures safe transport to appropriate medical facilities. Work collaboratively with dispatch, fire, law enforcement, and hospital personnel to deliver coordinated and efficient care. Maintain thorough documentation of patient care and ensures that all medical equipment and vehicles are fully prepared for emergency response. Demonstrate strong clinical judgment, effective teamwork, and compassionate patient care in fast-paced, high-stress environments.

Paramedic/ Rescue Technician

Washington County/ Johnson City EMS
05.2017 - 09.2019

Paramedic and Rescue Technician on 911 service

Paramedic/ FTO

Wilson County Emergency Management Agency
01.2012 - 05.2017

Paramedic and Field Training Officer for 911 service

Paramedic

Vanderbilt University Medical Center
01.2011 - 01.2013

Paramedic serving in the Adult Emergency Department for Level One Trauma Center

Paramedic/ Rescue Technician

Carter County EMS
01.2007 - 01.2011

Paramedic and Rescue Technician for 911 service

Paramedic/ Rescue Technician

Washington County EMS
01.2000 - 01.2007

Paramedic and Rescue Technician for 911 service

Dispatcher and 911 Call Taker, Supervisor

Washington County 911
01.2000 - 01.2005

Dispatcher and 911 Call Taker for Police, Fire, and EMS Units

Emergency Medical Technician and Rescue Technician

Carter County EMS
01.1994 - 01.2000

EMT and Rescue Technician for 911 service

Education

Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic

Northeast State Technical Community College
Blountville, TN
01.2004

Skills

  • ACLS, PALS, PHTLS
  • AHA Health Care Provider- CPR
  • Tennessee Certified Fire Fighter One
  • TFACA Fire Apparatus Driver Operator
  • Hostage Negotiations Training

Certification

  • National Registry Paramedic March 2004
  • Completed Paramedic Program at Northeast State Technical Community College in March 2003
  • Successfully Achieved National Registry Certification; Obtained Tennessee Paramedic Licensure
  • Achieved Complete Advanced Technical Rescue Capabilities and Certifications March 1994 - Current
  • Began entry level training in technical rescue operations in March of 1994;
  • Continually worked to achieve competencies until now; Swift water Rescue Technician (SRT) 1 in 1994; SRT - Advance in 1996; Technical Rope Rescue in 1994; Rescue Diver (PADI) 1996; Basic and Advanced Visual Tracking 1997; Mass Casualty Response 1998; Hazardous Materials Operations 2005; Swift water Boat Operations 2007; National Incident Management System (NIMS) 2007

References

References are available upon request.

Affiliations

  • Carter County Sheriff’s Department Reserve Deputy
  • Washington County Rescue Services Volunteer - Rank Sergeant; Medical Team Leader
  • Carter County Technical Rescue Team Member
  • Wilson County EMA Technical Rescue Team Member
  • Wilson County Professional Fire Fighters Association Local #4238 Vice President
  • Wilson County Rehab 23 Board of Directors Founding Member
  • WEMA - Initiated RSI Protocol Committee to Implementation
  • North East State and Volunteer State Community College Paramedic Preceptor
  • TN-1 DMAT Deployment to Super Storm Sandy
  • TN Southern Baptist Disaster Relief Team mission work after Hurricane Katrina
  • NOC River Raft Guide – Nantahala River
  • Wilson County EMS CQI Lead

Timeline

Paramedic

Sevier County Ambulance Service
11.2024 - Current

Paramedic

Dollywood Theme Park
09.2019 - Current

Paramedic/ Rescue Technician

Washington County/ Johnson City EMS
05.2017 - 09.2019

Paramedic/ FTO

Wilson County Emergency Management Agency
01.2012 - 05.2017

Paramedic

Vanderbilt University Medical Center
01.2011 - 01.2013

Paramedic/ Rescue Technician

Carter County EMS
01.2007 - 01.2011

Paramedic/ Rescue Technician

Washington County EMS
01.2000 - 01.2007

Dispatcher and 911 Call Taker, Supervisor

Washington County 911
01.2000 - 01.2005

Emergency Medical Technician and Rescue Technician

Carter County EMS
01.1994 - 01.2000

Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic

Northeast State Technical Community College

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