Matthew Hendricks
New Berlin,WI
Summary
Seasoned first responder with extensive experience in emergency services, notably with the Milwaukee Fire Department. Excelled in fire suppression, emergency medical treatment, and fostering community relations. Demonstrated exceptional ability to assess situations rapidly and provide critical support under pressure. Skilled in rescue operations and adept at building cooperative relationships, significantly enhancing public safety and support.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Firefighter
Milwaukee Fire Department
Milwaukee, WI
03.2005 - 11.2023
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
- Analyzed situations to quickly adopt courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances.
- Facilitated public education programs about fire safety awareness.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
Police Officer
Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, WI
11.2001 - 02.2005
- Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
- Conducted traffic stops in accordance with departmental protocol.
- Protected citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws and apprehending suspects.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests made.
- Patrolled designated to identify criminal activities, issue citations, prevent incidents and serve warrants.
- Diffused active disturbances with de-escalation techniques, compassion and combat skills.
- Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.
Emergency Medical Technician
Bell Ambulance
Milwaukee, WI
08.1995 - 11.2001
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history and details on current issues.
- Collaborated with medical personnel to quickly treat and transport patients.
- Monitored patient status during transport ensuring safety at all times.
- Transported patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities using ambulances or other vehicles.
- Collaborated with other medical professionals to ensure quality of care for all patients.
- Responded quickly to emergency calls, assessed the situation and provided appropriate treatment for illnesses or injuries.
- Explained medical terminology in non-complex terms o patients.
- Evaluated patients at accident scenes to screen, assess and treat significant injuries.
- Observed and assessed incident scenes to maintain safety of first responders.
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public, and first responders safe.
- Maintained patient vital signs, including blood pressure, respiration rate, pulse rate, temperature, oxygen saturation level and pain levels.
- Administered first aid treatment or life support in prehospital settings.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
MATC
6665 S Howell Ave05-2001
Paramedicine
Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI12-2000
EMT - EMT
MATC
6665 S Howell Ave05-1995
Skills
- Rescue equipment proficiency
- Public assistance and support
- Fire suppression work
- Emergency support
- Cooperative relationships
- Firefighting activities
- Alarm response
- Fire prevention strategies
- Incident command system
- Community relations
- Vehicle extrication
- Community education
- Emergency medical treatment
Timeline
Professional Firefighter
Milwaukee Fire Department
03.2005 - 11.2023
Police Officer
Milwaukee Police Department
11.2001 - 02.2005
Emergency Medical Technician
Bell Ambulance
08.1995 - 11.2001
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
MATC
Paramedicine
Gateway Technical College
EMT - EMT
MATC
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