Megan Funk
Health Endeavors
Cary,IL
1
Certification
13
years of professional experience
Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Firefighter/Paramedic, excelling in advanced life support and scene assessments. Proven ability to educate the community on fire safety while demonstrating strong leadership in high-pressure situations. Committed to optimizing patient care through effective teamwork and technical support.
Work History
Firefighter/Paramedic
11 Months- Administer patient care and coordinated EMS handoff during medical emergencies.
- Inspect apparatus and equipment to maintain operational readiness and safety.
- Led station training drills, reinforcing incident command, hose deployment, and rescue procedures.
Author
1 Year 10 Months- Research EMS topics and developed accurate feature stories for industry readership.
- Draft articles, headlines, and captions aligned with editorial standards and AP style.
- Edit manuscripts for clarity, consistency, grammar, and publication readiness.
BOF Instructor
5 Years- Track student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Apply various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Oversee curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices.
- Test and evaluate students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
Tech
12 Years 1 Month- Perform troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Write reports and file necessary information into database
- Perform vitals, hearing, vision, and other diagnostic tests for the doctor to evaluate
- Receive direction and assignments from physicians, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Complete proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
Firefighter/Paramedic
9 Months- Led station training drills reinforcing hose deployment, and rescue procedures.
- Maintained facility readiness through housekeeping, supply checks, and equipment testing.
- Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
Firefighter/Paramedic
8 Years 9 Months- Operated engines and ladder trucks during rescue operations, ensuring timely response and effective emergency assistance.
- Engaged in physical fitness and training programs to enhance readiness and endurance for fire rescue situations.
- Drove and operated both engines and ladder trucks to aid in rescue operations.
- Participated in physical fitness and training programs to maintain preparedness and stamina for fire rescues.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute the most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Conducted fire safety and prevention education for community members, equipping them with life-saving techniques and knowledge.
- Maintained and inspected emergency equipment and vehicles to ensure reliability. to maintain emergency readiness.
Firefighter/Paramedic
11 Months- Initiated first aid measures to stabilize injuries and facilitate safe transport to medical facilities.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants, and extinguishers to extinguish fire and contain spread effectively.
- Responded to emergency incidents, performing fire suppression, rescue, and patient care operations.
- Operated fire apparatus and station equipment according to department safety procedures.
- Conducted pre-incident inspections of vehicles, hoses, ladders, and breathing apparatus.
Firefighter/Paramedic
10 Months- Documented emergency calls and maintained equipment records to ensure accurate tracking and compliance.
- Facilitated public education programs to enhance community awareness and reduce fire incidents.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, and facilities to uphold safety standards and operational readiness.
Firefighter/Paramedic
1 Year 7 Months- Responded to emergency calls, delivering critical medical assistance to injured individuals, ensuring prompt care during life-threatening situations.
- Trained new recruits on firefighting equipment, enhancing team readiness and effectiveness in emergency response.
- Delegated life-saving tasks, coordinating treatment for triaged patients to maximize care efficiency in high-pressure scenarios.
Education
Master of Science - Biology
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Skills
Fire suppression tactics
Learning development
Resuscitating and stabilizing patients
Medication administration
Scene assessments
Rig maintenance
Medication management
Learning skills development
Accomplishments
- Written several articles for Firehouse Magazine
- Taught and run the CPR program through St Charles
- Organized and ran Open House
- Hosted on National Fire Radio Podcast to discuss best practice for Behavioral Health calls
Certification
- Rope Operations
- Fire Service Instructor I
- Hazardous Materials Incident Command
- Hazardous Materials Technician
- Public Fire and Life Safety Educator I
- Fire Service Vehicle Operator
- Advanced Technician Firefighter
- Vehicle and Machinery Operations
- Fire Apparatus Engineer
- Company Fire Officer
- Basic Operations Firefighter
- CPR Instructor
Timeline
Firefighter/Paramedic
Zion Fire Department
12.2025 - CurrentRead More
Firefighter/Paramedic
Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District
12.2025 - 09.2026Read More
Author
Firehouse Magazine
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
BOF Instructor
Nipsta
11.2021 - CurrentRead More
Firefighter/Paramedic
City of St Charles
12.2016 - 09.2025Read More
Firefighter/Paramedic
Long Grove Fire Protection District
01.2016 - 12.2016Read More
Firefighter/Paramedic
Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District
03.2015 - 01.2016Read More
Tech
Health Endeavors
10.2014 - CurrentRead More
Firefighter/Paramedic
Elk Grove Township Fire Department
08.2013 - 03.2015Read More
Millikin University
Bachelor of Science from Biology
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University of St Joseph
Master of Science from Biology
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