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Nicholas Sand

Austin

Summary

Seasoned Firefighter/EMT-B with a proven track record at The Eagle Pass Fire Department, adept in structural firefighting and emergency response. Demonstrated excellence in high-pressure medical situations, enhancing patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Skilled in search and rescue techniques and emergency scene management, consistently exceeding performance benchmarks.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Emergency Medical Technician

Global Medical Response
05.2025 - 07.2025
  • Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Ensured accurate documentation of patient information, assessment findings, interventions performed, and overall condition by completing detailed reports in compliance with legal requirements and industry standards.

Firefighter/EMT-B

The Eagle Pass Fire Department
11.2022 - 07.2024
  • Responded to approximately 10,000 emergency medical calls per year to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
  • Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
  • Maintained optimal readiness for emergency situations by regularly participating in drills and training exercises.
  • Improved operational efficiency by helping maintain apparatuses, equipment, and facilities according to established standards.

Emergency Medical Technician

Val Verde County EMS
12.2020 - 07.2024
  • Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
  • Continuously improved skills through regular training sessions, workshops, conferences, and staying up-to-date on industry best practices.
  • Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.

Emergency Medical Technician

Lifeline EMS
03.2020 - 06.2020
  • Ensured ongoing compliance with local, state, and federal regulations governing EMS through adherence to policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
  • Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
  • Upheld high-quality service standards by consistently meeting or exceeding performance evaluation benchmarks set forth by management.

Education

Basic Structure Firefighter

Training Division
Crowley
10.2023

Emergency Medical Technology

UCLA Center For Prehospital Care
Westwood, CA
03.2020

GED -

North Valley Occupational Center - Aviation Center
Mission Hills, CA
02.2019

Verdugo Hills Senior High School
Tujunga, CA
06.2016

Skills

  • Structural Firefighting
  • Fire Safety
  • Stress tolerance and resilience
  • Medical Response
  • Emergency Response
  • Emergency Scene Management
  • Community Relations
  • Search and Rescue Techniques

Certification

  • American Red Cross- Basic Life Support Certification
  • Texas DSHS EMT-B Certification #765923
  • Arizona DHS EMT-B Certification #AZ00016033
  • California State EMT-B Certification #E156936
  • National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Certification #E3846017
  • TCFP Structural Firefighter I, IFSAC Seal #2961518
  • TCFP Structural Firefighter II, IFSAC Seal #2961519
  • TCFP Hazardous Materials Awareness, IFSAC Seal #2961502
  • TCFP Hazardous Materials Operations, IFSAC Seal #2961505

References

  • Jose Garza III

Eagle Pass Fire Department, B-Shift Lieutenant 

(830) 319-0296


  • Omega Guerra

Val Verde County EMS, D-Shift Lieutenant

(830) 734-1409


  • Manuel Roman

Eagle Pass Fire Department, B-Shift Captain

(830) 213-9647


Timeline

Emergency Medical Technician

Global Medical Response
05.2025 - 07.2025

Firefighter/EMT-B

The Eagle Pass Fire Department
11.2022 - 07.2024

Emergency Medical Technician

Val Verde County EMS
12.2020 - 07.2024

Emergency Medical Technician

Lifeline EMS
03.2020 - 06.2020

Basic Structure Firefighter

Training Division

Emergency Medical Technology

UCLA Center For Prehospital Care

GED -

North Valley Occupational Center - Aviation Center

Verdugo Hills Senior High School

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