NICHOLAS RUIZ
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
Dawsonville,GA
1
Certification
14
years of professional experience
Experienced Firefighter/AEMT with an extensive Public Safety background in Fire Suppression, Emergency Medical Services, Safety Management, and Hazardous Materials Response & Mitigation. Well versed in supporting Fire/Medical incident operations and providing prompt emergency medical care. Skilled in heavy equipment operations, emergency response, critical thinking, and decision-making in high-stress environments. Committed to ensuring public safety, building and sustaining a strong teamwork mentality, leading by example, professional development, and maintaining a safe work environment.
Work History
Senior Firefighter / AEMT
8 Years 11 Months- Respond to Fire, EMS, Hazardous Materials, and other emergency incidents to protect life and property.
- Lead and coordinate company training activities to support operational readiness and personnel development.
- Assume acting company officer responsibilities when the assigned officer is unavailable.
- Work as part of a team to carry out emergency response duties safely and effectively.
Emergency Department Technician / AEMT (Part-Time)
1 Year 2 Months- Assist emergency department staff with patient care and department operations.
- Obtain and document patient vital signs and assist with ongoing patient monitoring.
- Initiate IV therapy and lab draws.
- Apply 12-lead ECG monitoring.
- Facilitate patient transfers and support the safe movement of patients throughout the facility.
- Assist clinical staff with additional patient care tasks as needed.
Senior Firefighter
4 Years 9 Months- Responded to Fire, EMS, Hazardous Materials, and other emergency incidents to protect life and property.
- Worked as part of a team to carry out emergency response duties safely and effectively.
- Led Public Relations Committee within the department and organized community Fire Safety & Prevention events
Lead Membership Director
2 Months- Exceeded membership sales goals and earned promotion to Lead Membership Director within the first two months of hire.
- Led and supported membership sales representatives in meeting daily sales targets and increasing club revenue.
- Assisted with interviewing, onboarding, and training new employees.
- Responded to fire and medical emergencies within the facility and coordinated prompt response from the appropriate emergency agency.
Traffic & Construction Laborer
10 Months- Assisted with traffic control operations on roadway and construction sites.
- Delivered, installed, and positioned traffic safety equipment, including warning signs and traffic drums.
- Supported safe work zones for construction crews and the traveling public.
Education
- Fire Science / EMT-B
High School Diploma
Skills
Fire Suppression and Emergency Incident Response
Advanced Emergency Medical Services
Hazardous Materials Response & Mitigation
Company Training and Professional Development
Acting Officer Leadership
Incident Operations and Crew Coordination
Critical Thinking and Decision-Making
Prioritizing Safety Within the Workplace
High-Stress Situational Awareness & Management
Time Management and Multitasking
Communication and Teamwork
Certification
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) — Advanced EMT, State of Georgia Advanced EMT, NPQ / GFSTC Firefighter I & II, NPQ / GFSTC Hazardous Materials Technician, NPQ Instructor I, NPQ Fire Officer I & II, NIMS: ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-700, ICS-800, American Heart Association BLS / CPR, AFRD / State of Georgia Engine Driver/Operator (40hrs.), AFRD / State of Georgia Truck / TDA Driver/Operator (40hrs.)
Timeline
Emergency Department Technician / AEMT (Part-Time)
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
08.2025 - CurrentRead More
Senior Firefighter / AEMT
Atlanta Fire Rescue Department
11.2017 - CurrentRead More
Lead Membership Director
Xperience Fitness
11.2015 - 01.2016Read More
Traffic & Construction Laborer
Q3 Contracting
01.2015 - 11.2015Read More
Senior Firefighter
Butler Volunteer Fire Department
02.2013 - 11.2017Read More
Greendale High School
High School Diploma
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Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC)
from Fire Science / EMT-B
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