Nathaniel Ritchey
West Chester,Ohio
Summary
Highly trained Firefighter/Paramedic with 10+ years of progressive fire and EMS experience, including leadership as Deputy Chief. Proven performance in fire suppression, advanced life support, rescue operations, and hazardous materials response. Recognized for strong incident scene leadership, operational readiness, and commitment to crew safety and high-quality patient care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Fire & EMS Instructor
Great Oaks Career Center
Sharonville, Ohio
07.2021 - Current
- Deliver hands-on and classroom instruction in fire suppression and EMS programs. Mentor future fire service professionals in safety and operational standards.
Firefighter/Paramedic
North College Hill Fire Department
Cincinnati, Ohio
02.2025 - 02.2026
- Respond to fire, EMS, rescue, and Hazmat incidents providing ALS care and fire suppression. Perform interior firefighting, search and rescue, ventilation, salvage, and overhaul operations. Maintain daily apparatus, SCBA, and equipment readiness.
Deputy Chief
Monroe Township Fire & EMS
Bethel, Ohio
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Supervised personnel and directed emergency operations in both command and operational roles. Oversaw training, certification compliance, apparatus readiness, and departmental logistics.
Firefighter/Paramedic
City of Lebanon Fire Department
Lebanon, Ohio
07.2014 - 01.2020
- Responded to structural fires, ALS medical calls, vehicle extrication, and rescue incidents. Conducted interior fire attack, ventilation, and search operations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Fire & EMS Science
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, Ohio01-2017
Skills
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) & Emergency Medicine
- Structural Firefighting & Interior Operations
- Search & Rescue / Ventilation / Overhaul
- Hazardous Materials Technician
- Fire Apparatus Operations
- Incident Command System (ICS)
- Technical Rescue Operations
- Personnel Leadership & Training
Certification
- Firefighter/Paramedic
- Hazardous Materials Technician
- Fire & Emergency Services Instructor II
- Fire Safety Inspector
Timeline
Firefighter/Paramedic
North College Hill Fire Department
02.2025 - 02.2026
Adjunct Fire & EMS Instructor
Great Oaks Career Center
07.2021 - Current
Deputy Chief
Monroe Township Fire & EMS
01.2020 - 01.2025
Firefighter/Paramedic
City of Lebanon Fire Department
07.2014 - 01.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Fire & EMS Science
Sinclair Community College