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Louis J. Hardt

Harleton

Summary

Communicative Firefighter known for first-rate mechanical aptitude and great integrity. Dependable individual dedicated to enhancing quality of life for citizens and fellow firefighters through productive, safe services. Expertise in providing emergency rescue, performing fire suppression techniques and maintaining fire apparatus and equipment. Certified in [Area of certification ] paired with in-depth knowledge of multiple fire safety programs.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician

Longview Fire Department
11.2022 - Current
  • Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
  • Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
  • Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership skills while serving as a mentor to new firefighters, fostering a culture of teamwork and professionalism within the department.
  • Maintained optimal readiness for emergency situations by regularly participating in drills and training exercises.
  • Improved operational efficiency by helping maintain apparatuses, equipment, and facilities according to established standards.
  • Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.

Business Owner/Operator

Hardt 2 Heart Consulting LLC
07.2021 - Current
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business
  • Maintained sense of urgency in answering customer questions and requests through email or voice messaging
  • Retained consistent client base by conducting market research to develop brand strategy
  • Provided sales and customer service assistance
  • Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting
  • Provided instructional handouts, texts, audiovisual aids and other materials to facilitate learning
  • Established goals for courses with organized outlines and detailed lessons
  • Presented lectures and conducted discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids such as graphs, charts and slides
  • Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback and make suggestions for improvement

Captain/EMS Coordinator (Volunteer)

Harleton
02.2010 - Current
  • Teach classes on proper department protocols for current volunteers
  • Run Fire and EMS calls, complete reports accordingly to close out each call
  • Use appropriate and exact medical terminology while assisting and transporting patients
  • Current relevant licenses held include Texas Department of State Health Services for Texas Emergency Medical Technician and Texas Emergency Care Attendant, National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, Basic and Advanced Life Support, Basic Trauma Care
  • Recognized medical emergencies and made reasonable and acceptable differential diagnoses
  • Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory, and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed
  • Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated

Firefighter/EMT/Driver

Hallsville Fire Department
10.2019 - 01.2023
  • Daily Morning apparatus truck and equipment checks
  • Log fire, EMS, Training, and other activities into Firehouse Web Program
  • Daily and weekly station duties that include cleaning, mowing, minor station repairs, laundry and other needs that may arise
  • Provide patient care pre arrival of EMS and assist EMS Post arrival
  • Assist EMS with all needs other needs they may have
  • Run efferent IC structure
  • Maintained close contact with dispatch to receive and share information about current fires, equipment movements and incoming personnel
  • 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
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services
  • Drive and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations
  • Responded to over 1200 calls per-year

Driver/Firefighter/EMT-Basic

Brenham Fire Department
05.2021 - 12.2022
  • Daily Morning apparatus truck and equipment checks
  • Maintained close contact with dispatch to receive and share information about current fires, equipment movements and incoming personnel
  • Log fire, EMS, Training, and other activities into Emergency Reporting Web software
  • Daily, weekly, and station duties that include cleaning, minor station, laundry and other needs that may arise
  • Respond to 911 calls and provide community service
  • Provide assist with patient care and needs of EMS
  • Inspected buildings for pre-fire plans, fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances
  • Operate efficiently with two-three man engine crew
  • Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks
  • Drive and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations
  • Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property

Emergency Medical Technician

UT Health East Texas EMS
07.2019 - 05.2021
  • Use appropriate and exact medical terminology while assisting and transporting patients
  • Provide lifesaving skills and procedures or techniques when deemed necessary while performing patient care
  • Proficiently use, EPCR, ePRO, and ESO software systems
  • Measure patient care, use considerable independent judgment and initiative in hurried situations
  • Station duties- keep inventory for stock room, submit patient reports
  • Drive and operated ambulances with other EMS personal in 911 system, responding to and managing emergency incidents within area of operations
  • Performed detailed safety check-off of all medications and equipment stocked on ambulance
  • Washed truck and checked fuel, oil, etc
  • Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations
  • Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education
  • Provided direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage

Emergency Medical Technician

Allegiance EMS
07.2018 - 06.2019
  • Use appropriate and exact medical terminology while assisting and transporting patients
  • Provide lifesaving skills and procedures or techniques when deemed necessary while performing patient care
  • Proficiently use, EPCR, ePRO, and ESO software systems
  • Measure patient care, use considerable independent judgment and initiative in hurried situations
  • Station duties- keep inventory for stock room, submit patient reports
  • Drove and operated ambulances with other EMS personal in 911 system, responding to and managing emergency incidents within area of operations
  • Performed detailed safety check-off of all medications and equipment stocked on ambulance
  • Washed truck and checked fuel, oil, etc
  • Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations
  • Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education
  • Provided direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage

Licensed Telecommunications Specialist

University of North Texas
08.2018 - 01.2019
  • Effectively field 9-1-1 phone calls
  • Confidently receive 9-1-1 calls while simultaneously dispatching Fire, EMS, and Law Enforcement calls
  • Assist coworkers with all three types of calls when they become inundated
  • Responsible for answering a multi-line phone system including emergency and non-emergency lines
  • Proficiently use RIMS software system
  • Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel
  • Create and submit call sheets
  • Use considerable independent judgment and initiative in hurried situations
  • Assess caller's needs and accurately communicate information to the emergency responders in a timely manner

Licensed Telecommunications Specialist, Dispatcher

Harrison County Sheriff's Office
02.2017 - 08.2018
  • Effectively field 3500-4500 9-1-1 phone calls per month
  • Confidently receive 9-1-1 calls while simultaneously dispatching Fire, EMS, and Law Enforcement calls
  • Assist coworkers with all three types of calls when callers become inundated
  • Responsible for answering multi-line phone system including emergency and non-emergency lines
  • Proficiently use Tyler Tech CAD system, OpenFox (Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice information sharing system), Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel
  • Create and submit call sheets
  • Use considerable independent judgment and initiative in hurried situations
  • Assess caller's needs and accurately communicate information to all emergency responders in a timely manner

Security Officer

Bullock Security & Investigation
06.2016 - 01.2018
  • Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns
  • Supported criminal investigations by collaborating fully with local law enforcement representatives
  • Logged vehicles entering and leaving premises
  • Watched different facility areas from central location via different CCTV feeds, obtaining maximum coverage of important areas
  • Wrote daily reports detailing visitors, incidents and resolutions
  • Scanned incoming and outgoing personnel and packages using hand-held wands and x-ray machinery to protect building, assets and individuals
  • Checked personnel ID badges and issued temporary credentials to visitors
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority

Emergency Medical Technician

Champion EMS
02.2014 - 06.2016
  • Use appropriate and exact medical terminology while assisting and transporting patients
  • Provide lifesaving skills and procedures or techniques when deemed necessary while performing patient care
  • Proficiently use, EPCR, ePRO, and ESO software systems
  • Station duties- keep inventory for stock room, submit patient reports
  • Drove and operated ambulance with other EMS Personal in 911 system, responding to and managing emergency incidents within area of operations
  • Performed detailed safety check-off of all medications and equipment stocked on ambulance
  • Washed truck and checked fuel, oil, etc
  • Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations
  • Provided direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage

Education

No Degree - Fire Protection

Kilgore College
Kilgore, TX
04-2014

Skills

  • Structural firefighting
  • First aid certified
  • Fire safety
  • Stress tolerance and resilience
  • Medical response
  • Emergency scene management
  • Leadership and supervision
  • Multitasking
  • Incident command
  • Radio communications
  • Critical Decision-making
  • Customer service

Certification

  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • Emergency Medical Technician Certification (EMT)- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
  • Emergency Management Inst. (FEMA) )
  • Active Shooter Incident Management
  • NIMS IS-00100.a
  • NIMS IS-00200.b
  • NIMS , IS-00700.a
  • NIMS800IS-00800.a
  • East Texas Police Academy Basic Telecommunications
  • Texas A&M TEEX 5 Alarm leadership development I Company Officer I: Phase I
  • Basic Firefighter/Introduction To Wildland Fire Behavior/ IS-130/190 (Includes L-180 & I-100)
  • Traffic Incident Management Program
  • Courage To Be Safe course
  • Field Examiner
  • Driver Operator-Pumper
  • Intermediate Structure Firefighter
  • Fire instructor
  • EMS instructor
  • Driver Operator
  • Aerial Operator

Timeline

Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician

Longview Fire Department
11.2022 - Current

Business Owner/Operator

Hardt 2 Heart Consulting LLC
07.2021 - Current

Driver/Firefighter/EMT-Basic

Brenham Fire Department
05.2021 - 12.2022

Firefighter/EMT/Driver

Hallsville Fire Department
10.2019 - 01.2023

Emergency Medical Technician

UT Health East Texas EMS
07.2019 - 05.2021

Licensed Telecommunications Specialist

University of North Texas
08.2018 - 01.2019

Emergency Medical Technician

Allegiance EMS
07.2018 - 06.2019

Licensed Telecommunications Specialist, Dispatcher

Harrison County Sheriff's Office
02.2017 - 08.2018

Security Officer

Bullock Security & Investigation
06.2016 - 01.2018

Emergency Medical Technician

Champion EMS
02.2014 - 06.2016

Captain/EMS Coordinator (Volunteer)

Harleton
02.2010 - Current

No Degree - Fire Protection

Kilgore College

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