Michael Lowrey
Redding,CA
Summary
Dedicated Emergency Services Professional experienced in managing diverse emergency situations, including fires, traffic collisions, and hazardous materials incidents. Enhanced team effectiveness by fostering collaborative relationships with first responders and ensuring operational readiness through proficient operation of fire apparatus and maintenance of medical equipment. Committed to maintaining high cleanliness and organizational standards within facilities, contributing to a professional work environment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Engineer
City of Redding
Redding, California
05.2003 - Current
- Respond to a variety of emergency calls including but not limited to Fires, EMS, traffic collisions, hazardous materials, various public assistance requests.
- Operate and maintain fire equipment such as pumping engines, ladder trucks and related apparatus.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with co-workers to foster trust and collaboration in a 24/7 work environment.
- Maintained cleanliness of station grounds through regular upkeep and landscaping. and living quarters while providing for cleanliness.
EMT
Dignity Health
Redding, CA
08.1997 - 10.2014
- Respond as part of an ALS Medic Unit crew to all EMS emergencies and inter facility transfers.
- Maintained BLS skills and developed ALS protocol knowledge to enhance crew cohesiveness and ensure effective patient care.
- Ensured operational readiness of medical equipment and vehicles through regular maintenance and inspections.
- Cultivated strong working relationships with first responders to improve collaboration during emergencies.
- Complete necessary paperwork.
Education
Enterprise
Redding, CASome College (No Degree) - Fire Science And General Studies
Shasta College
Redding, CASkills
- Fire apparatus operation
- Pump operation
- Ladder truck operation
- Hazmat response
- Hazardous materials response
- Emergency medical response
- Incident command
- Fireground operations
- Vehicle inspection
- ALS patient care
- Emergency response
- Medical transport
- Scene safety
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Clear communication
- Situational awareness
- Stress management
Certification
- SS-V EMT
- Hazardous Materials Specialist on a OES Type-1 HazMat Team.
- Numerous Fire Service Certifications.
Accomplishments
- Awarded Sailor of the Month USS Independence CV-62 Aircraft Carrier February 1993.
Affiliations
- Enjoy golf, reading, crossword puzzles, fishing and flying. I am a private pilot currently working on my instrument rating. I have accumulated over 700 hours of flight time.
Timeline
Fire Engineer
City of Redding
05.2003 - Current
EMT
Dignity Health
08.1997 - 10.2014
Enterprise
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science And General Studies
Shasta College