Michael Smith
Austintown,OH
Summary
With 11 years of experience as a vigilant firefighter, eager to transition into a leadership position as a fire lieutenant. Goal is to expand skills and knowledge while sharing expertise with new firefighters, ultimately enhancing professionalism of the fire department.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter-Paramedic
Austintown Fire Department
06.2015 - Current
- Perform firefighting and emergency medical care functions
- Operate as acting Lieutenant
- Check and complete daily truck checks
- Lead company level training
- Educate the public in fire safety
- Complete required paperwork/reports
Firefighter-Paramedic
Johnston Fire Department
09.2013 - Current
- Act in a company officer role as a firefighter-paramedic
- Improved operational efficiency by helping maintain apparatuses, equipment, and facilities according to established standards.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Educated the local community on fire safety practices through presentations at schools, businesses, and other public venues.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Provided immediate medical attention to victims at emergency scenes, ensuring swift stabilization before hospital transport.
Flight Medic
United States Army
10.2014 - 07.2019
- Section Sergeant for all medics in the C Det 2, 238th Aviation Regiment
- Charged with maintaining all equipment
- Ordering required supplies
- Perform preflight and troubleshooting of UH-60M Blackhawk Helicopters
Staff Sergeant
United States Army
10.1996 - 07.2019
- In charge of personal security details while deployed in 2008
- Section Sergeant for the Military Police Investigator Unit
- Supply Sergeant for the 583rd Military Police Unit
Education
Paramedic Course - Course of Study
Youngstown State University
01.2011
Skills
- Leadership
- Critical Care Medicine
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Emergency Management
- Public Safety & Security
- Triaging
- Medication Administration
- Disaster management
Certifications and training
- NIMS 100/200/230/300/400/700/701/702/703/704/706/800 Certified
- State of Ohio Firefighter II and Paramedic
- Fire Officer I
- US Army Professional Leadership Development Course, 2004
- Non-Lethal Weapons Instructor
- Military Police Investigator
- US Army Specialist of Transportation of Hazardous Material, 2004
- US Army Instructor Course, 2007
- US Army Rush Flight Critical Care Paramedic Course, 2018
- HRF Operations
Affiliations
- HRF Homeland Response Force
Timeline
Firefighter-Paramedic
Austintown Fire Department
06.2015 - Current
Flight Medic
United States Army
10.2014 - 07.2019
Firefighter-Paramedic
Johnston Fire Department
09.2013 - Current
Staff Sergeant
United States Army
10.1996 - 07.2019
Paramedic Course - Course of Study
Youngstown State University
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