Michael Prestegard
Platteville,WI
Summary
Firefighter–EMT with 7+ years of combined expertise in emergency response, firefighting, and medical care. Demonstrates strong leadership and inventory management skills, ensuring operational readiness and compliance with safety protocols. Excels in high-pressure environments, providing critical support and rapid response to emergencies, with a commitment to enhancing community safety and health outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMT-Basic
Southwest Health EMS
Platteville, WI
04.2022 - Current
- Respond to 911 calls and provide emergency care, ensuring patient safety and rapid response times.
- Conduct monthly checks on ambulance supplies, maintaining compliance with SWHEMS policies.
- Assist other departments like ER and Med-Surg, contributing to overall healthcare team efficiency.
- Attend monthly meetings and trainings, staying updated on best practices and protocols.
- Ensure ambulances are fully stocked with necessary medical supplies, critical for operational readiness.
Service Director
Cuba City Area Rescue Squad
Cuba City, WI
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Responded to 911 calls and ensured ambulances met safety standards, improving emergency readiness.
- Oversaw precise stocking and ordering of medical supplies, maintaining optimal inventory levels.
- Enhanced team skills through assisting in monthly training, leading to improved emergency responses.
- Coordinated with city officials in meetings to align rescue operations with community needs.
- Streamlined emergency response protocols, boosting team efficiency.
- Mentored new recruits, enhancing operational readiness and team cohesion.
- Initiated community outreach programs to raise emergency preparedness awareness.
- Directed operational strategy to enhance emergency response effectiveness and community outreach initiatives.
Military Police Officer: Specialist
79th Military Police Army Reserve
Fort McCoy, WI
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Protected civilian workers from potential threats, ensuring their safety and security.
- Assisted federal entities like FBI and State Department
- Conducted checkpoints and building security, maintaining a secure environment.
- Responded to 911 calls and performed traffic stops, ensuring public safety.
- Implemented random anti-terrorism measures, reducing potential threats.
- Implemented preventive measures against potential threats to ensure civilian safety.
- Trained new personnel on security procedures, boosting team efficiency.
Firefighter
Platteville Fire Department
Platteville, WI
07.2019 - Current
- Respond to 911 calls
- Keep hand tools and mechanical tools clean and in working order
- Lieutenant from Feb 2025-Present
- Increased firefighter safety by enforcing strict adherence to department policies and procedures during emergency operations.
- Mentored new firefighters, fostering a positive work environment conducive to professional growth and development.
- Established effective communication channels between command staff and frontline responders during high-pressure incidents, ensuring clear directives and information sharing.
EMT-Basic
Cuba City Area Rescue Squad
Cuba City, WI
06.2019 - 03.2023
- Responded to 911 calls, ensuring rapid and effective emergency care.
- Drove the ambulance, navigating safely and efficiently to emergency sites.
- Maintained ambulance stock per CACRS policies, ensuring readiness and compliance.
- Ensured high operational standards through meticulous compliance with stocking policies.
Commercial Parts Pro/Teammate
Advance Auto Parts
Platteville, WI
01.2019 - 10.2024
- Coordinate part orders and delivery logistics with local customers
- Coordinate delivery drivers and routes
- Daily communication with commercial customers to discuss weekly specials, daily needs, and service expectations
- Assist regional area stores with inventory requests and warehouse orders
- Provide in-store customer service for walk-in customers
- Perform diagnostics and service customer vehicles with battery installment, windshield wiper placement, etc.
- Streamlined weekly communication processes with commercial clients.
- Analyzed and implemented efficient routing solutions for delivery drivers.
Military Police Officer: Private–Specialist
102nd Military Police Company
Sheboygan, WI
06.2017 - 06.2023
- Keep up-to-date with Military and Civilian State laws and regulations
- Train in non-lethal and lethal force to assist in day-to-day duties
- Lead Military police squads, plan crime prevention measures, and prepare operation plans and orders in military detachment
- Train on military tactics
- Stay qualified on the M4 rifle and M17 handgun
- Attend monthly trainings
- Attend 2-week annual training in the summer
Sandwich Artist
Subway
Platteville, WI
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Create customer orders to their specifications
- Prepare food and clean food stations/dishes to necessary inspection codes
- Handle cash with speed and accuracy
- Document and perform inventory checks at mandated times
- Assist with other tasks assigned as given
Education
High School -
Platteville High School
Platteville, WI06-2018
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Military Operations
- Leadership
- Security
- Customer Service
- Inventory Management
- Ambulance Navigation
- Patient Safety Assurance
- Adaptability
- Critical Thinking
- Communication
- Critical decision-making skills
Certification
- Basic Life Support Provider (CPR and AED) - American Heart Association - Jun 2022 - Jun 2026
- EMS License - May 2023 - Jun 2026
- Entry Level Pumper/Tender - Jun 2023
- ICS 100, 200, 240, 242,700, 800 - FEMA
- Firefighter 1, Hazmat Operations - May 2021
- Entry Level Firefighter - Mar 2020
- EVOC for EMS - Oct 2019
- Firefighter 2 - May 2024
Interests
Boy Scout Leader, Platteville Fire Explorers, Police Explorers
Timeline
EMT-Basic
Southwest Health EMS
04.2022 - Current
Military Police Officer: Specialist
79th Military Police Army Reserve
09.2021 - 04.2022
Service Director
Cuba City Area Rescue Squad
01.2021 - 02.2022
Firefighter
Platteville Fire Department
07.2019 - Current
EMT-Basic
Cuba City Area Rescue Squad
06.2019 - 03.2023
Commercial Parts Pro/Teammate
Advance Auto Parts
01.2019 - 10.2024
Military Police Officer: Private–Specialist
102nd Military Police Company
06.2017 - 06.2023
Sandwich Artist
Subway
05.2017 - 05.2018
High School -
Platteville High School