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Michelle Draszkiewicz

Albuquerque,NM

Summary

Confident self-motivated Firefighter with in-depth knowledge of fire suppression and medical emergencies. Thinks quickly under pressure and remains calm in stressful and strenuous situations. Offering 20 years of experience in adeptly responding to fire and EMS alarms. Excels in performing emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures. Dependable individual, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for citizens and fellow first responders through productive, safe services.



Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Firefighter Engineer EMT-I

Bernalillo County Fire & Rescue
02.2005 - Current
  • Perform life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
  • Respond to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Collaborate with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
  • Drive and operate structural pumpers, tenders, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
  • Assist in wildfire suppression efforts by coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies to establish containment lines and protect threatened structures.

Wildland Firefighter

US Forest Service, Mt Taylor Ranger District
04.2004 - 09.2004
  • Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
  • Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
  • Enhanced wildfire containment by coordinating and executing strategic fireline construction.
  • Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
  • Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment.

Wildland Firefighter/Fuels Crew

Bureau Of Land Management
03.2003 - 09.2003
  • Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
  • Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
  • Enhanced wildfire containment by coordinating and executing strategic fireline construction.
  • Upheld high standards of professionalism while interacting with the public during prescribed burns or emergency situations.
  • Mitigated environmental impact of wildfires by implementing soil erosion prevention techniques during fireline construction.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts

University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM

Skills

  • Structural Firefighting
  • Fire Safety
  • Stress tolerance and resilience
  • Emergency Response
  • Vehicle extrication
  • Medical Response
  • Medical equipment usage
  • Emergency medical treatment
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Trauma assessments
  • Patient care documentation

Certification

  • AEMT - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
  • Firefighter I & II IFSAC

Timeline

Firefighter Engineer EMT-I

Bernalillo County Fire & Rescue
02.2005 - Current

Wildland Firefighter

US Forest Service, Mt Taylor Ranger District
04.2004 - 09.2004

Wildland Firefighter/Fuels Crew

Bureau Of Land Management
03.2003 - 09.2003

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts

University of New Mexico

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