Mark DiRusso
Tavernier
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter/EMT-B
Port Penn Fire Co.
02.2025 - Current
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Fire Inspector/Firefighter
Village of Islamorada
12.2019 - 02.2025
- Reviewed blueprints and plans for new or remodeled buildings to verify structures met fire safety codes.
- Arranged for replacement of defective fire fighting equipment and repair of fire alarm and sprinkler systems.
- Subpoenaed and interviewed witnesses, property owners and building occupants to obtain information and sworn testimony.
- Conducted fire exit drills to monitor and evaluate evacuation procedures.
- Conducted fire and life safety education programs.
- Inspected buildings to locate hazardous conditions and fire code violations such as accumulations of combustible material, electrical wiring problems and inadequate or non-functional fire exits.
- Wrote detailed reports of fire inspections, fire code violations observed and corrective recommendations offered.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
EMS Supervisor/EMT-B
Claymont FIre CO
01.2015 - 07.2019
- Recognized medical emergencies and made reasonable and acceptable differential diagnoses.
- Anticipated potentially life-threatening conditions and instituted emergency therapy essential for preservation of life.
- Provided and directed Advanced Life Support to ill and injured people utilizing basic and advanced abilities and techniques.
- Evaluated and recommended methods of improving operational performance.
- Oversaw recruitment, orientation and performance evaluations of employees.
- Maintained communication and good working relationship with facility administration.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
911 Telecommunicator/QA-QI Analyst
New Castle County Government
07.1989 - 07.2019
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Operated emergency response systems to update and retrieve up-to-date information for first responders.
- Assisted callers in emergency situations with appropriate information and support.
- Reduced risks and emergency response issues by observing public safety field units.
- Communicated pre-arrival instructions to emergency medical personnel, helping first responders deliver appropriate care and support to individuals.
- Received public emergency and non-emergency calls and supervised response prioritization in order to effectively dispatch official units such as police, fire, and EMS while tracking data in real-time environments.
- Organized professional with expertise in managing resources and optimizing performance. Proficient in providing valuable insights and supporting decision-making processes. Committed to enhancing productivity and contributing to overall success.
EMS Supervisor/Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Delaware City Fire Co.
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Recognized medical emergencies and made reasonable and acceptable differential diagnoses.
- Provided and directed Advanced Life Support to ill and injured people utilizing basic and advanced abilities and techniques.
- Maintained confidentiality and security of health records and medical information.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
- Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
Education
GED -
Claymont High School
Claymont, DE09-1988
Skills
- Fire suppression work
- Firefighting activities
- Ladder operation
- Medical team collaboration
- Fire pump operation
- Fire suppression tools operations
- Fire safety design evaluation
- DSFS Classes Fire 1,2,3, Vehicle Rescue,Hazmat 1-2,
- Florida/Pro-board Fire Inspector
- NREMT-B/Delaware EMT-B
- VFIS Emergency Vehicle Operator Instructor
- US Coast Guard UOPV Captain
Certification
- CFI - Certified Fire Inspector
- EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician
- EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
Timeline
Firefighter/EMT-B
Port Penn Fire Co.
02.2025 - Current
Fire Inspector/Firefighter
Village of Islamorada
12.2019 - 02.2025
EMS Supervisor/Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Delaware City Fire Co.
01.2016 - 01.2019
EMS Supervisor/EMT-B
Claymont FIre CO
01.2015 - 07.2019
911 Telecommunicator/QA-QI Analyst
New Castle County Government
07.1989 - 07.2019
GED -
Claymont High School
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