Philip Burns

Part time position working usually less than 5 hours per week October 2023 - present

Responsibilities:

• Assisted with removal and transportation of deceased individuals to the medical examiners office or an appropriate agency.
• Fulfilled integral role in evidence preservation and management utilizing chain of custody.
• Worked with teams of different response personnel to conduct thorough investigations and ensure a positive and professional outcome.
• Recorded positions and conditions of bodies to track evidence.

Full time position working in excess of 40 hours per week May 2019 - Present

Responsibilities:

• Received, processed, and dispatched 911 calls from the public utilizing computer aided dispatch software.
• Maintained contact with field units via radio, providing directions and assistance as needed.
• Monitored multiple radio frequencies simultaneously while entering data into the computer system.
• Coordinated responses between multiple emergency response agencies during multi-disciplined incidents.

Part time position working in excess of 40 hours per week July 2015 - April 2018.

Full time position working in excess of 40 hours per week May 2018 - March 2019

Part time position working less than 10 hours per week March 2019 - present

Responsibilities:

• Provided emergency medical care to patients in pre-hospital settings.
• Assisted with patient assessments, such as measuring vital signs and assessing conditions.
• Assisted in organizing and responding to multi-disciplined, high-stress, high-risk incidents.
• Performed CPR, splinting of fractures, wound treatment and other life saving measures.
• Participated in continuing education programs to stay current on best practices in EMS care.

Volunteer position in a professional community service organization including several years spent in leadership rolls:

• January 2021 - December 2021: Lieutenant
• January 2022 - present: Captain

Responsibilities:

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency incidents providing appropriate services including emergency rescue and fire suppression activities as needed.
• Participate is regular drills and training sessions in order to hone skills and stay up-to-date on current best practices and procedures.
• Conducted public education programs about fire safety topics such as smoke alarms, fire prevention, and home escape plans.

Worked part-time through the duration of the training period.

Responsibilities:

• Created incident reports detailing all pertinent information regarding each emergency call.
• Provided pre-arrival instructions over the phone, such as CPR, first aid instructions, and fire evacuation procedures.
• Handled emergency phone calls calmly, professionally, and obtained pertinent information with a composed approach.
• Dispatched appropriate police, fire, or medical response personnel, depending on individual call situations.

Part time position working approximately 6 hours per week

Responsibilities:

• Reviewed and investigated violations of rules, regulations, standards, and laws to determine compliance with established guidelines.
• Conducted on-site inspections of business operations to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Pursued continuous learning opportunities regarding the latest compliance and procedural changes.
• Drafted reports summarizing findings from investigations and inspections.