Melissa Bragg
Salisbury,MD
Summary
Dynamic Firefighter/Paramedic with extensive experience at Ocean Pines Fire Department, excelling in quality assurance and team leadership. Proven skills in emergency medical services and training, complemented by Haz Mat Tech and Incident Command expertise. Recognized for effective communication and operational excellence, ensuring safety and efficiency in high-pressure situations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter/Paramedic
Ocean Pines Fire Department
Worcester County, MD
06.2011 - Current
- Directed operations as acting lieutenant for B shift, ensuring efficient workflow and team performance.
- Quality Assurance Officer for Worcester County; proficient in quality assurance issues, MRCs, protocol submissions, optional protocols, etc.
- Trained employees and students in emergency medical services. Supported paramedic and EMT students in practical training. Operated all apparatus effectively.
Firefighter/Paramedic
Salisbury Fire Department
Wicomico County, Maryland
02.2003 - 06.2011
- Served as Public Information Officer for Salisbury Fire Department working with the press, completing prepared interviews, fire scene interviews, submitting to publications and managing the department website.
- Field Training Officer.
- Served on Special Operations Team as a member; disciplines of Haz Mat Tech, Confined Space, Trench Rescue, Maryland State Police HEAT Team.
- Leader of HEAT Team (MSP Aviation) for our department. SWAT Team Medic and Boat Operator for Salisbury City Police Department.
- FADO for all apparatus.
Paramedic
Princess Anne Volunteer Fire Company
Somerset County, MD
01.2000 - 02.2003
- Single shift employee.
- Provided operational service unsupervised.
Education
Associate of Science - Emergency Medicine
Wor-Wic County Community College
Salisbury, MD2002
Bachelor of Science - Physiology
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD06.1999
National Registry Paramedic -
Peninsula Regional Medical Center Paramedic Program
Salisbury, MD1999
Skills
- EMT-Paramedic
- Firefighter II
- Fire Officer IV
- Fire Instructor III
- Fire Inspector II
- Haz Mat Tech, Incident Commander
- Rescue Tech – Vehicle and Machinery, Trench Rescue, Confined Space
- HEAT Team Member (MSP Aviation)
- Level 3 Boat Operator – (DNR)
- Surface Ice Rescue Level 1
- Pump Operator
- Truck Company Ops
- Aerial Apparatus Operator
- Engine Company Tactics
- Emergency Vehicle Operator
- Maryland Class B License
Timeline
Firefighter/Paramedic
Ocean Pines Fire Department
06.2011 - Current
Firefighter/Paramedic
Salisbury Fire Department
02.2003 - 06.2011
Paramedic
Princess Anne Volunteer Fire Company
01.2000 - 02.2003
Associate of Science - Emergency Medicine
Wor-Wic County Community College
Bachelor of Science - Physiology
Salisbury University
National Registry Paramedic -
Peninsula Regional Medical Center Paramedic Program