Matthew Graham
Lancaster
Summary
Competent FF/EMT with comprehensive work experience at hospitals and private ambulance services. Expert in assessing patients and determining type of treatment required. Responds quickly to emergency situations and demonstrates strong commitment to patient care and safety.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter/EMT
Berne Township Fire Department
10.2020 - Current
- Work as a Part time Firefighter/EMT
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents and other emergency situations
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions
- Operated specialized equipment such as pumps, aerial ladder trucks, and hazardous material units
- Provided educational presentations regarding fire prevention techniques to local schools and businesses
- Inspected vehicles for proper operation prior to use on emergency calls
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property
- Transported injured persons safely from accident sites to hospitals for treatment
- Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
Firefighter/EMT
Bremen-Rushcreek Fire Department
04.2019 - Current
- Work as a Part time Firefighter/EMT
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents and other emergency situations
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions
- Operated specialized equipment such as pumps, aerial ladder trucks, and hazardous material units
- Provided educational presentations regarding fire prevention techniques to local schools and businesses
- Inspected vehicles for proper operation prior to use on emergency calls
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property
- Transported injured persons safely from accident sites to hospitals for treatment
- Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
EMT-Basic
Valuecare Ambulance Service
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
911 Dispatcher
Perry County 911
11.2018 - 12.2022
- Dispatched police officers and emergency personnel to calls for service
- Prioritized responses to public emergency and non-emergent calls to promptly dispatch police, fire and EMS while tracking data in real-time
- Assisted departments with special requests for assistance and BOLOs
- Dispatched calls to relevant police, fire or medical response personnel depending on individual call situations
- Used radio, telephone and computer system to update first responders with new information
- Took caller information, read associated computer information and documented vital details in call tracking and assignment system
- Handled emergency phone calls calmly and obtained pertinent information with a composed approach
- Responded promptly to requests for assistance from law enforcement personnel in the field
- Provided pre-arrival instructions to callers in life threatening situations
- Provided orientation sessions for newly hired dispatchers; assisted them with learning CAD systems and other job-related software
- Coordinated activities between multiple agencies during emergency situations
- Assigned appropriate resources for responding to incidents based on established guidelines and protocols
- Utilized multi-line telephone system to answer inquiries from the public regarding emergencies, non-emergencies, police services.
Dispatcher
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Worked as a Full-time dispatcher for the Department of Natural resources
- Responsible for answering non-emergency calls and emergency calls for incidents at state parks and Wildlife areas.
EMT
New Lexington Fire Department
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Respond to Emergencies as an EMT
- Documented patient condition and treatment to facilitate plan of care
- Operated and drove ambulances to transfer patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities
- Assessed patient condition to administer first-aid treatment or advanced level life support
- Collaborated with other medical professionals to ensure quality of care for all patients
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations
- Operated specialized medical equipment such as ventilators, cardiac monitors and suction devices
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients
- Documented calls in reports detailing incident type and course of treatment.
FF/EMT
Richland Township Fire Department
05.2016 - 08.2019
- Work as a Part time Firefighter/EMT
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents and other emergency situations
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions
- Operated specialized equipment such as pumps, aerial ladder trucks, and hazardous material units
- Provided educational presentations regarding fire prevention techniques to local schools and businesses
- Inspected vehicles for proper operation prior to use on emergency calls
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property
- Transported injured persons safely from accident sites to hospitals for treatment
- Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
EMT-Basic
Portsmouth Ambulance Service
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Worked as an EMT-Basic
- Braced and lifted patients onto stretchers in preparation for medical transport
- Documented each transport with patient name, mileage and services rendered
- Sanitized medical equipment and inside of vehicle after each transport to avoid spread of germs
- Stocked ambulances with necessary supplies such as oxygen tanks, bandages and other medical equipment
- Performed basic first aid procedures on patients during transport
- Established positive relationships with healthcare professionals at hospitals and clinics
- Responded promptly to emergency calls by driving safely at high speeds when necessary.
Education
Firefighter 2 -
Wellston Fire Dept Training Academy
Wellston, OH05.2024
EMT Basic Certification - undefined
Hocking County EMS
Logan, OH05.2017
Diploma - undefined
Fairfield Union High School
Lancaster, OH06.2015
High School Diploma - undefined
Fairfield Career Center
Carroll, OH05.2015
Skills
- Good with talking to people
- Good in stressful times
- Strong work ethic
- Good with Dispatching Fire/EMS and Law
- Apparatus Maintenance
- Public Assistance and Support
- Conditions Assessment
- Public Safety and Security
- Incident Safety
- Decision-Making
- Information Gathering and Relay
- Computer Skills
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Fire suppression tools operations
- Medical Response
Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Firefighter 240
- HAZMAT Awareness
- CPR
- CPR and First Aid Instructor
- NIMS 100, 200 and 700
Timeline
EMT-Basic
Valuecare Ambulance Service
10.2023 - 10.2024
Dispatcher
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
01.2022 - 09.2022
Firefighter/EMT
Berne Township Fire Department
10.2020 - Current
Firefighter/EMT
Bremen-Rushcreek Fire Department
04.2019 - Current
911 Dispatcher
Perry County 911
11.2018 - 12.2022
EMT
New Lexington Fire Department
06.2017 - 08.2019
EMT-Basic
Portsmouth Ambulance Service
06.2017 - 05.2018
FF/EMT
Richland Township Fire Department
05.2016 - 08.2019
EMT Basic Certification - undefined
Hocking County EMS
Diploma - undefined
Fairfield Union High School
High School Diploma - undefined
Fairfield Career Center
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Firefighter 240
- HAZMAT Awareness
- CPR
- CPR and First Aid Instructor
- NIMS 100, 200 and 700
Firefighter 2 -
Wellston Fire Dept Training Academy
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