Paul Strong
Huntington Beach,CA
Summary
Dedicated firefighter paramedic with proven skills in emergency scene management, fire suppression, and hazardous materials handling. Committed to enhancing public safety through effective fire prevention inspections and emergency medical treatment.
Working understanding of pushing limits mentally and physically through professional baseball career and a career firefighter/paramedic
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter Paramedic
Orange County Fire Authority
Irvine, CA
02.2018 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls, providing rapid assessment and intervention during fire incidents.
- Part of the Hazardous Materials Team responding to Hazmat calls such as sampling and decontamination of hazardous chemicals.
- Conducted fire prevention inspections, identifying hazards and recommending safety improvements.
- Operated firefighting equipment and tools, ensuring readiness for various emergency situations.
- Collaborated with team members to develop tactical plans for fire suppression operations.
Ambulance Driver
Care Ambulance Service
Orange, CA
08.2015 - 12.2017
- Operated emergency vehicles to transport patients safely to medical facilities.
- Collaborated with medical personnel to ensure timely and effective patient care during transport.
- Conducted routine vehicle inspections to maintain operational readiness and safety standards.
- Assisted in training new drivers on safety protocols and emergency response procedures.
Professional Baseball Player
Texas Rangers
Arlington, TX
08.2009 - 01.2012
- Achieved high-level performance through rigorous training and dedication to skill development.
- Collaborated with coaching staff to refine strategies for game preparation and player effectiveness.
- Analyzed opponent statistics to inform tactical decisions during games, enhancing competitive edge.
- Mentored younger players, providing guidance on techniques and professional development in baseball.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Goldenwest College
Huntington Beach, CAAssociate of Science - Fire Technology Public Fire Service
Santa Ana College
Santa Ana05-2015
High School Diploma -
Marina High School
Huntington Beach, CA06-2009
Skills
- Structural firefighting, wildland firefighting, dealing extensively with elderly and homeless communities
- Paramedicine and fire aid
- Emergency scene management
- Fitness and agility
- Firefighting activities
- Vehicle extrication
- Emergency medical treatment
- Leadership and supervision through certification of Paramedic Preceptor
- Search and rescue techniques
- Radio communication proficiency
- Fire hose deployment
- Fireground communications
- Apparatus inspection
- Public education
- Emergency support
- Fire control
- Facility and equipment maintenance
- Fire suppression
- Map reading and navigation
- Cooperative relationships
- Trauma assessments
- Fire containment
- Confined space rescue
- Fire investigation techniques
- Public safety and security
- Hazardous materials handling
- Cultural sensitivity
- Triaging
- Critical incident stress management
- Medical team collaboration
- Hazard prevention
- Fire safety
- Stress tolerance and resilience
Certification
- HAZWOPER - Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
- EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
- Firefighter 1 Training
- Confined Space
- Low Angle Rescue
- Rescue Systems I and II
- Wildland Certified
Timeline
Firefighter Paramedic
Orange County Fire Authority
02.2018 - Current
Ambulance Driver
Care Ambulance Service
08.2015 - 12.2017
Professional Baseball Player
Texas Rangers
08.2009 - 01.2012
No Degree - General Studies
Goldenwest College
Associate of Science - Fire Technology Public Fire Service
Santa Ana College
High School Diploma -
Marina High School