NATHAN W TRACEY
York,PA
Summary
Former Fire Safety Specialist maintaining Institutional Fire Safety Plan at state prison. Fulltime Emergency Medical Technician working on MICU / ALS ambulance with paramedic. Career firefighter for 20 years comfortable performing rescue operations, fire extinguishment, fire apparatus driver operator, and conducting community outreach safety programs. Undertook preventative measures to support community safety and risk reduction. Emergency Medical Technician with 12 years’ experience on Basic Life Support Ambulance in Manchester Township. Instructed fire safety and conducted fire drills for schools, community organizations, and local businesses. Building inspections of medical facilities, industrial & commercial facilities, and warehouses, and institutions. Documented fire scene reports and investigations. Special operations experience at emergencies including vehicle rescue, water rescue, confined space rescue. Company level fire service training/instruction. Maintained fire apparatus and portable equipment. Fire Apparatus Driver Operator experience on Engine, Heavy Rescue, Mid-mount Platform, Tractor Drawn Aerial, Brush Truck, and minimal tanker. PA Emergency Medical Technician Basic thru 2026. Conducts fire safety and sanitation inspections, monitors fire drills. Communications experience with York County 911 through position as volunteer chief officer, career firefighter, and EMT on ambulance. Resourceful Emergency Medical Technician Basic with proven ability to remain calm and efficient in high-pressure situations. Skilled in rapid patient assessment, basic life support techniques, and emergency response driving. Possesses strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities which are crucial for saving lives and ensuring patient well-being during transport to medical facilities. Committed to continuous learning and staying updated on the latest in emergency medical protocols.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician Basic
Wellspan Health- York Hospital
York, Pennsylvania
06.2025 - Current
- Provided emergency medical care to patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical staff.
- Documented patient information and treatment protocols accurately.
Part-Time EMT
Red Lion Ambulance Association
Red Lion, PA
08.2023 - Current
- Responds to medical emergencies with paramedic on MICU.
- Operates MICU safely through traffic to incident sites.
- Conducts routine checks on emergency vehicles and medical equipment.
Institutional Fire Safety Specialist
Pennsylvania Department of Corrections / SCI Camp Hill
Camp Hill, PA
08.2022 - 06.2025
- I managed the institutions fire safety plan, maintain the firefighting equipment, and am the lead member on the Fire Emergency Response Team.
- I assisted the safety manager with coordinating with the employee filling out their workman's comp paperwork.
- I managed the inspections of the fire detection and fire suppression systems.
- I handled elevator issues at the institution.
- I managed the database for fire drills and fire safety and sanitary inspections.
Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician
Manchester Township / York Area United Fire and Rescue
York, PA
02.2002 - 07.2022
- Responded to building fires and motor vehicle accidents to triage scenes, rescue victims, and render medical aid.
- Answered building fire alarms and thoroughly checked properties for fire dangers and victims in need of aid.
- Instructed classes for general public on fire safety, smoke alarms, and escaping burning buildings.
- Maintained firefighting vehicles and equipment.
- Kept team equipment and personal gear in good working order to meet firefighting needs.
- Rendered first aid and CPR to victims of fires, accidents, and other incidents.
- Treated and transported patients to area hospitals on Ambulance from 2003 - 2016 as an Emergency Medical Technician.
- Developed and updated building pre-plans, some inspections.
Education
Certification - Firefighting / Emergency Medical Technician
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA11-2002
Associate of Arts - Photography
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA05-1990
High School Diploma - Academic
Northeastern High School
Manchester, PA05-1988
Skills
- First Responder CPR
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Emergency response protocols
- Fire Apparatus Operator
- Aerial Apparatus Operator
- Fire Prevention
- Fire Inspector
Certification
- Certification, Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Academy, 10/2022, Elizabethtown, PA
- HACC Fire Academy: Firefighting / Emergency Medical Technician, Harrisburg Area Community College, 11/2002, Harrisburg, PA
- Associate of Arts: Photography, Harrisburg Area Community College, 05/1990, Harrisburg, PA
- High School Diploma: Academic, Northeastern High School, 05/1988, Manchester, PA
Additional Information
HACC 27th Fire Academy (2002), Certified Pro Board Firefighter 1 & 2., Certified Pro Board Fire Inspector 1., Certified Pro Board Fire Instructor 1., Certified Pro Board Fire Officer 1., Incident Safety Officer Certified., Certified Pro Board HAZMAT Operations., Ammonia HazMat Technician., Vehicle & Machinery Technician Rescuer 1., Natural Gas Pipeline Safety for First Responders., Certified Pro Board Apparatus Equipped with Pump., Certified Pro Board Apparatus Equipped with Aerial., Emergency Vehicle Operator Course., PA Emergency Medical Technician-Basic #164914; thru 12/31/2026., Basic Vehicle Rescue Technician PA Dept. of Health., Confined Space Rescue Operations., Structural Collapse Rescue Operations., Water Rescue for the First Responder; PA Fish and Boat Commission., Water Rescue and Emergency Response; PA Fish and Boat Commission., Ice Safety - PA Fish and Boat Commission., US Coast Guard Boater Safety Course., Rope Rescue I & II. Also Ropes and Rigging., Building Construction: Non-Combustible., Building Construction: Combustible., Handling Elevator Incidents., FHA National Traffic Incident Management Responder Course Train-the Trainer., NIMS 100,200,700, 800., NIMS ICS for the Fire Service., Command School 2000., Criticism and Discipline Skills for Managers and Supervisors., Numerous other fire service certifications. Safety Inspections Course, Ergonomics Course, Principles of Occupational Safety and Health Course, Fundamentals in Industrial Hygiene Course, Serv Safe Manager thru 2029.
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician Basic
Wellspan Health- York Hospital
06.2025 - Current
Part-Time EMT
Red Lion Ambulance Association
08.2023 - Current
Institutional Fire Safety Specialist
Pennsylvania Department of Corrections / SCI Camp Hill
08.2022 - 06.2025
Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician
Manchester Township / York Area United Fire and Rescue
02.2002 - 07.2022
Associate of Arts - Photography
Harrisburg Area Community College
High School Diploma - Academic
Northeastern High School
Certification - Firefighting / Emergency Medical Technician
Harrisburg Area Community College