Hi, I’m
Pete Cadigan
Springfield,IL
Summary
Resilient Emergency Medical Technician with more than 24 years of experience delivering compassionate care and respect to every patient. Expert at responding to emergency calls and offering services ranging from cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to wound treatment. Effective communicator with calm demeanor. Patient-focused EMT with experience delivering superior emergency services to patients. Poised professional with history remaining calm under pressure. BLS, CPR and PHTLS certified. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Personable Firefighter with experience offering emergency response and collaborating with teams. Deep knowledge and practice extinguishing fires quickly and rescuing individuals. Smart and poised with background working extremely well in high-pressure situations and dedicated to protecting public. Vigilant Firefighter with several years of experience performing firefighting and emergency medical duties. Passionate about protecting lives and property through dedicated service. Committed and physically fit professional. Works cooperatively with other first responders to gain control of emergency scenes. Expertise in HAZMAT handling, hostile fire events and mass casualty events. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
25
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
LifeStar Ambulance ServiceSpringfield, IL
Emergency Medical Technician
01.1999 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Assisted in providing medical care to patients with life-threatening conditions and injuries.
- Performed basic life support procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation.
- Transported patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities using ambulances or other vehicles.
- Responded quickly to emergency calls, assessed the situation and provided appropriate treatment for illnesses or injuries.
- Maintained patient vital signs, including blood pressure, respiration rate, pulse rate, temperature, oxygen saturation level and pain levels.
- Provided on-scene treatments such as administering oxygen therapy and splinting fractures.
- Communicated effectively with physicians and hospital personnel regarding patient's condition during transport process.
- Operated specialized medical equipment such as ventilators, cardiac monitors and suction devices.
- Collaborated with other medical professionals to ensure quality of care for all patients.
- Assessed the scene of an accident or incident before providing medical assistance.
- Utilized proper body mechanics when lifting and moving equipment or assisting patients.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrythmia.
- Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Evaluated patients at accident scenes to screen, assess and treat significant injuries.
- Transported patients from accident scenes to hospitals in emergency vehicles.
- Observed and assessed incident scenes to maintain safety of first responders.
- Trained new hires by offering insight into job duties and assessing shift performance.
- Asked patients questions about over-the-counter medications, prescriptions and illicit drug activity to identify side effects or signs of overdose.
- Administered first aid treatment or life support in prehospital settings.
- Performed CPR and used defibrillator on cardiac patients.
- Immobilized patients for transport using backboard or other spinal mobilization.
- Operated ambulance to and from scenes and emergency facilities, responding to dispatch calls for emergent medical assistance.
Arch CoalWilliamsville, IL
Underground Coal Miner
03.2015 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Operated mining machines such as continuous miners, shuttle cars and roof bolters.
- Loaded coal onto conveyor belts for transport out of the mine.
- Installed timber supports in underground tunnels to provide stability.
- Monitored gas levels in the mine using specialized detection equipment.
- Removed debris from mined areas using shovels, wheelbarrows and other hand tools.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors and fellow miners via two-way radio.
- Provided assistance during emergency situations within the mine.
- Performed methane gas checks and visually inspected work areas for hazardous conditions.
- Applied limestone treatment to mine walls and floor, decreasing risk of accidental explosions.
- Collaborated with miners and safety experts to develop and update safety protocols.
- Operated equipment to transfer materials between workstations.
- Drove loaded shuttle cars to ramps and moved controls to discharge loads into mine cars or onto conveyors.
- Moved mine cars into position for loading and unloading.
Sherman Fire Protection DistrictSherman, IL
Firefighter
04.1998 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
- Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
- Performed search and rescue operations in hazardous environments.
- Provided educational presentations regarding fire prevention techniques to local schools and businesses.
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Monitored weather conditions for potential threats such as wildland fires or flash flooding.
- Operated specialized equipment such as pumps, aerial ladder trucks, and hazardous material units.
- Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
- Responded quickly to hazardous materials incidents by containing spills or leaks with appropriate protective gear.
- Evaluated incident scenes for possible victims requiring medical attention or evacuation assistance.
- Prepared detailed reports concerning all activities at emergency scenes.
- Coordinated with other first responders during multi-agency responses.
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
- Assisted in cleaning up hazardous materials following an incident scene.
- Provided support services during natural disasters such as floods or hurricanes.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents and other emergency situations.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
- Answered emergency situations and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation.
- Analyzed situations to quickly adopt courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances.
- Communicated with other firefighters and emergency personnel to relay observations, equipment needs and other relevant information.
- Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires with shovels and hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
- Controlled and extinguished fires using manual and power equipment.
- Combatted fires by holding nozzles and directing streams of fog, chemicals or water.
- Ascended and descended ladders, stairs and ramps in smoke-filled areas.
- Employed systematic search and rescue procedures and location and excavation devices to safely locate and evacuate victims.
- Held nozzles and directed streams of fog, chemicals or water to combat fires.
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
- Responded to fire and safety-related emergency calls in local area.
- Rescued fire victims and administered emergency medical aid.
- Used axes and other tools to break through windows and debris.
- Established and managed water supplies to support suppression activities.
- Located victims trapped by fires, extricated and rendered first aid.
- Completed field assessments of active fires and planned optimal approaches.
- Collaborated with Hazmat to clean up chemical and oil spills.
Education
Illinois Fire Service Insitute, University of Ill.Champaign, IL
Some College (No Degree) from Fire Science
University Overview
- 1998 - 2018 - Honor Roll
- Research: Fire Service, National Incident Management System, Illinois State Certified Firefighter, and Hazardous Materials
- Completed Fire Officer Course
Lincoln Land Community CollegeSpringfield, IL
Some College (No Degree) from Emergency Medical Technician
University Overview
- Additional Coursework in [Emergency Medicine / Emergency Room clinicals and Ambulance clinicals (Ride Time) ]
Skills
- Respiratory Assessment
- Supply Restocking
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Patient Triage
- Patient Stabilization
- Safe Driving
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Transport
- Emergency Management
- Medical Volunteer
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Field Patient Assessments
- Vital Sign Assessment
- Reporting and Documentation
- Ambulance Driving
- CPR and First Aid
- Medication Administration
- Patient Evaluations
- Critical Decision-Making Skills
- IV Fluid Replacement
- Patient Management
- Patient Assessments
- Condition Assessment
- Scene Assessments
- Fire Suppression Work
- Medical Response
- Fire Control
- Water and Chemical Streams
- Search and Rescue
- Emergency Response
- Weather Condition Assessment
- Fire Suppression Tactics
- Ladder Operation
- Rescue Equipment Proficiency
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Public Safety and Security
- Fire Command Center Management
- Fire Prevention
- Incident Safety
- Hazard Prevention
- High-Pressure Nozzle Changes
- First Aid Certified
- Fire Protection System Testing
- Personnel Management
- First Response Services
- Burning Building Entry Tactics
- Fire Strategy
- Emergency Medical Treatment
- Life Support Services
- Fire Response Team Direction
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- EMS Expertise
- Firefighting Procedures
- Fire Prevention and Enforcement
- Life and Property Protection
- Fire Department Procedures
- Crisis Communications
- Staff Development and Leadership
Certification
Illinois State Certified Emergency Medical Technician.
American Heart Association : Basic Life Support CPR and First-Aid Instructor for the Health Care Provider.
Illinois Fire Service Institute at University of Illinois:
Hazardous Materials Awareness Certified.
Hazardous Materials First Responder / Operations Certified.
Safety & Extrication / New Car Technology.
Terrorism - Basic Concepts.
Basic Aerial Apparatus Operations.
Grain Bin Rescue.
Fires on the Farm - Rural Firefighter Fighting.
Richland Community College - Fire Science Program:
Live Fire Extinguishment Training.
Live Fire Search and Rescue Training.
National Wildfire Coordinating Group, Fire Operations in the Wildland/Urban Interface with Wild Land Firefighting.
United States Fire Administration, National Fire Academy:
Emergency Response to Terrorism.
Emergency Hazardous Materials Awareness
Emergency Response - Basic Concepts
Sherman Fire Protection District:
Fire Academy.
Fire Apparatus, Driver / Operator-Engineer.
Air Evac Landing Zone Safety and Set-up.
Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board, Law Enforcement Training Advisory Commission Mobile Team #10:
Methamphetamine Interdiction Training.
Hazardous Materials Awareness.
Illinois Emergency Management Agency:
Hazardous Materials Awareness.
Hazardous Materials Operations.
Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response.
National Academy of Emergency Medical Dispatch:
Certified Emergency Medical Dispatcher.
Certified 911 Dispatcher.
National Weather Service / National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA):
Certified Weather Spotter
PADI - Open Water SCUBA Diver.
National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), Practical Ice Rescue / Shore Support Operations:
Ice/Frigid Water Environment.
Care & Handling of Hypothermic Victims.
Pre-Planning Operations.
Utilizing Specialized Ice Rescue Equipment & Techniques.
United States Department of Homeland Security - Emergency Management Institute and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA):
IS-100 Incident Command System.
IS-200 Incident Command System for Single Resource & Initial Action Incidents.
IS-700 Introduction to National Incident Management Systems.
IS-800 National Response Framework in Times of Crisis.
IS-340 Hazardous Materials Prevention in Time of Criris.
Accomplishments
Meritorious Service Award - Sherman FPD
Medal of Valor (for Saving a Life at a Fire Scene) - Sherman FPD
Timeline
Underground Coal Miner
Arch Coal
03.2015 - 06.2021
Emergency Medical Technician
LifeStar Ambulance Service
01.1999 - 01.2023
Firefighter
Sherman Fire Protection District
04.1998 - 06.2020
Illinois Fire Service Insitute, University of Ill.
Some College (No Degree) from Fire Science
Lincoln Land Community College
Some College (No Degree) from Emergency Medical Technician
Illinois State Certified Emergency Medical Technician.
American Heart Association : Basic Life Support CPR and First-Aid Instructor for the Health Care Provider.
Illinois Fire Service Institute at University of Illinois:
Hazardous Materials Awareness Certified.
Hazardous Materials First Responder / Operations Certified.
Safety & Extrication / New Car Technology.
Terrorism - Basic Concepts.
Basic Aerial Apparatus Operations.
Grain Bin Rescue.
Fires on the Farm - Rural Firefighter Fighting.
Richland Community College - Fire Science Program:
Live Fire Extinguishment Training.
Live Fire Search and Rescue Training.
National Wildfire Coordinating Group, Fire Operations in the Wildland/Urban Interface with Wild Land Firefighting.
United States Fire Administration, National Fire Academy:
Emergency Response to Terrorism.
Emergency Hazardous Materials Awareness
Emergency Response - Basic Concepts
Sherman Fire Protection District:
Fire Academy.
Fire Apparatus, Driver / Operator-Engineer.
Air Evac Landing Zone Safety and Set-up.
Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board, Law Enforcement Training Advisory Commission Mobile Team #10:
Methamphetamine Interdiction Training.
Hazardous Materials Awareness.
Illinois Emergency Management Agency:
Hazardous Materials Awareness.
Hazardous Materials Operations.
Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response.
National Academy of Emergency Medical Dispatch:
Certified Emergency Medical Dispatcher.
Certified 911 Dispatcher.
National Weather Service / National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA):
Certified Weather Spotter
PADI - Open Water SCUBA Diver.
National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), Practical Ice Rescue / Shore Support Operations:
Ice/Frigid Water Environment.
Care & Handling of Hypothermic Victims.
Pre-Planning Operations.
Utilizing Specialized Ice Rescue Equipment & Techniques.
United States Department of Homeland Security - Emergency Management Institute and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA):
IS-100 Incident Command System.
IS-200 Incident Command System for Single Resource & Initial Action Incidents.
IS-700 Introduction to National Incident Management Systems.
IS-800 National Response Framework in Times of Crisis.
IS-340 Hazardous Materials Prevention in Time of Criris.
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