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Peter Read

Peter Read

Culpeper,VA

Summary

Committed Paramedic offering proven history of exercising strong judgment in high-pressure situations. Skilled in patient needs assessment and critical care. Detail-oriented and compassionate with expansive knowledge of providing high-quality patient care in a rural and semi-rural environment.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner/Operator

Read Transportation & Logistics, LLC
06.2011 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
  • Optimized team hiring, training and performance.
  • Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
  • Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
  • Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency and high-quality standards across industry operations.
  • Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
  • Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
  • Reduced personnel turnover and promoted employee development by recruiting team-oriented candidates and implementing new training practices.

Firefighter/Paramedic

Culpeper County Office Of Emergency Services
12.2010 - Current
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Responded to confined space incidents, EMS and hazardous material incidents.
  • Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
  • Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
  • Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
  • Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.

Firefighter/Medic

County Of Orange Fire & EMS
07.2008 - 12.2010
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
  • Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
  • Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
  • Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
  • Inspected buildings for pre-fire plans, fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances.
  • Trained fire personnel in safe and proper operation and maintenance of fire department apparatus and vehicles.
  • Set up and operated master streams and aerial ladder pipes.
  • Performed maintenance on water tanks, fire hoses and other firefighting equipment.
  • Provided station tours, pre-incident surveys and installed smoke detectors to provide fire education to public.
  • Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds and stations for proper order and condition on a daily basis.

Education

Paramedic - Paramedic

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
04.2011

Certificate - Truck Driving

Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI
10.1998

Flight Paramedic Certification (FP-C) -

Air Medical Experts
Ashburn, VA
11.2022

High School Diploma -

Orange County High School
Orange, VA
06.1996

Skills

  • Staff Management
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Business Administration
  • Customer Relations
  • Emergency Medical Treatment
  • Weekly Checks
  • Life Support Services
  • Emergency Communications
  • File and Records Management
  • Mass Casualty Events
  • Budget Planning and Management
  • Medical Services Administration
  • Supply Procurement
  • EMS Expertise
  • Incident Safety
  • Community Relations
  • Emergency Response Procedures
  • Life and Property Protection
  • Report Preparation
  • Safety and Security
  • Fire Protection System Testing
  • Ambulance Driving
  • Staff Performance Evaluation
  • Patient Care Documentation
  • First Response Services
  • Fire Suppression
  • Facility and Equipment Maintenance
  • Ladder Operation
  • Fire Alarm Response
  • Fire Pump Operation
  • Fire Suppression Work
  • Fire Prevention
  • Staff Management
  • Staff Development
  • Firefighting Techniques Expertise
  • Medication Administration
  • Hose Connections
  • Trauma Assessments
  • Resource Allocation
  • Equipment Evaluation
  • Apparatus Inspections
  • Structural Searching
  • Aviation Disaster Response
  • Map Reading
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Water Supply Management
  • Hose Control Precision
  • Apparatus Maintenance
  • Triaging

Certification

  • Paramedic
  • PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support
  • FP-C - Certified Flight Paramedic
  • EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
  • Healthcare Provider CPR
  • ACLS
  • PALS

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Owner/Operator

Read Transportation & Logistics, LLC
06.2011 - Current

Firefighter/Paramedic

Culpeper County Office Of Emergency Services
12.2010 - Current

Firefighter/Medic

County Of Orange Fire & EMS
07.2008 - 12.2010

Paramedic - Paramedic

Virginia Commonwealth University

Certificate - Truck Driving

Fox Valley Technical College

Flight Paramedic Certification (FP-C) -

Air Medical Experts

High School Diploma -

Orange County High School

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