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Michael Schmidt

Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

Dedicated and skilled Paramedic and Volunteer Firefighter with over 10 years of hands-on experience. Expertise in providing advanced pre-hospital care, executing firefighting operations, and responding to a wide range of emergency situations. Proven ability to manage crisis scenarios, effective communication, and work in high-pressure environments. Seeking to join a busy urban fire department as a Firefighter/Paramedic to leverage my experience and commitment to public safety.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paramedic

Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2021 - Current
  • Developed expertise as an ALS paramedic in a high-pressure environment.
  • Consistently handled nearly 3000 emergency calls each year, demonstrating proficiency in addressing various types of emergencies from everyday medical matters to critical trauma cases.
  • Provided pre-hospital care to community members, executing tasks such as medication administration, wound care, and intubations.
  • Treated individuals afflicted by medical crises such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress, and intoxication through prompt assessments and interventions.

Paramedic

SouthEast Regional EMS
Jefferson Hills, PA
09.2020 - 08.2021
  • Demonstrated expertise as a paramedic on a combination Medic/EMT ambulance.
  • Managed primary responsibilities for coverage across approximately 100 square miles of diverse suburban and rural residential/industrial zones.
  • Maintained proficiency in advanced life support skills through continuing education classes and workshops.

Education

Paramedic Diploma - Emergency Medicine - Paramedic

Center For Emergency Medicine
Pittsburgh
08-2021

Diploma of Nursing - Registered Nursing

UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing
Pittsburgh, PA
10-2015

Skills

  • Patient Assessments
  • Emergency Response
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Scene safety assessment

Affiliations

  • Volunteer Firefighter - 10 years. Ross township, PA
  • Volunteer Firefighter - 3 years. Morningside VFD Co. 27. PG County, MD.
  • United States Marine Corps- Infantry Squad Leader. 2007-2014

Accomplishments

  • Combat Action Ribbon- USMC, 2010
  • Good Conduct Service Medal- USMC, 2010
  • OEF Campaign Ribbon- USMC, 2010

Certification

  • IFSAC/Pro Board: FFI, FF2, Hazmat Awareness
  • NREMT-Paramedic. #M5086997. Exp. 03/2025
  • PALS, ACLS, ITLS, CPR
  • Vehicle Rescue Technician- PA DOH

Timeline

Paramedic

Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS
08.2021 - Current

Paramedic

SouthEast Regional EMS
09.2020 - 08.2021

Paramedic Diploma - Emergency Medicine - Paramedic

Center For Emergency Medicine

Diploma of Nursing - Registered Nursing

UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing

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