Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Michael Pettijohn

Whitney,TX

Summary

Dedicated and highly motivated Firefighter Paramedic with a proven track record in assessing and responding to various emergencies. Extensive hands-on medical experience gained in high-energy, on-call environments, complemented by a strong foundation in Fire and EMS since 2008. Progressed from EMT-B to Paramedic with Careflite ground ambulance services for Johnson and Hill County 911, and further developed skills as a Firefighter/EMT at Travis County ESD1 Fire Department. Currently serving the City of Kennedale, bringing a wealth of knowledge and commitment to public safety, along with valuable experience as a former Army Reserves Blackhawk maintainer and crewmember with combat deployment experience.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Firefighter Paramedic

Kennedale Fire Department
Kennedale, TX
10.2021 - Current
  • Lieutenant: Scotty Bledsoe (254) 707-1690

Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic

Careflite Air & Ground Ambulance
Grand Prairie, TX
10.2013 - 01.2022
  • Supervisor: Bryant Sanderson bsanderson@careflite.org

Firefighter Paramedic

Travis County ESD 1 Fire and Rescue
Jonestown, TX
09.2017 - 07.2019
  • Battalion Chief: Tim Campbell

UH-60 Helicopter Maintainer/ Repairer

United States Army Reserve 90th Aviation Support Battalion
Fort Worth, TX
11.2011 - 11.2017
  • Supervisor: SFC Jason Mueller (254-813-9327)

ER technician

Texas Health Resources Harris Ft. Worth ER
Fort Worth, TX
09.2016 - 01.2017
  • Supervisor: Sheila Hainy

Medical Transportation Driver and patient advocate

Ride N’ Safe Medical Transport LLC
Granbury, TX
09.2011 - 10.2013
  • Supervisor: Ryan Mourer

Education

Central Texas College
Killeen, TX, United States
02-2019

Firefighter I & II, HAZMAT Awareness & Operations -

Hill College
Hillsboro, TX, United States
05-2017

EMT-B

Hill College
Cleburne, TX, United States
04-2013

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Decision-making
  • Fitness and agility
  • Mechanically inclined

Accomplishments

  • Paramedic of the Year 2023
  • Army Achievement Medal
  • Distinguished Honor Graduate US Army AIT

Certification

  • Firefighter I
  • Firefighter II
  • Hazmat Awareness
  • Hazmat Operations
  • Driver/Pump Operator
  • Instructor I
  • NIMS IS100 Incident Command System
  • NIMS IS200 Incident Command System
  • NIMS IS700 National Incident Management System
  • NIMS IS800 National Response Plan

Timeline

Firefighter Paramedic

Kennedale Fire Department
10.2021 - Current

Firefighter Paramedic

Travis County ESD 1 Fire and Rescue
09.2017 - 07.2019

ER technician

Texas Health Resources Harris Ft. Worth ER
09.2016 - 01.2017

Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic

Careflite Air & Ground Ambulance
10.2013 - 01.2022

UH-60 Helicopter Maintainer/ Repairer

United States Army Reserve 90th Aviation Support Battalion
11.2011 - 11.2017

Medical Transportation Driver and patient advocate

Ride N’ Safe Medical Transport LLC
09.2011 - 10.2013

Central Texas College

Firefighter I & II, HAZMAT Awareness & Operations -

Hill College

EMT-B

Hill College