PHILIP VANDEVOORDE
Houston,Texas
Summary
Firefighter/EMT-A with extensive experience in municipal, industrial, and offshore emergency operations. Skilled in fire suppression, advanced patient care, technical rescue, hazmat response, and safety monitoring. Excellent under pressure with strong equipment maintenance and training capabilities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter/EMT-A
Little York Fire Department
02.2024 - Current
- Respond to fire, rescue, and EMS incidents; provide EMT-A level patient care.
- Operate firefighting equipment, conduct apparatus checks, maintain readiness.
- Support ongoing training and community risk-reduction activities.
Part-Time Firefighter/EMT-A
Needville Fire Department
02.2024 - Current
- Perform fire suppression, rescue operations, and emergency medical response.
- Conduct patient assessments, basic trauma care, CPR/AED, and assist ALS crews.
- Maintain station and equipment; support prevention and outreach programs.
Firefighter / Emergency Response Tech
Industrial Emergency Services
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Industrial and marine fire suppression, hazmat monitoring, high-angle and confined space rescue.
- Maintain offshore safety equipment including gas detection and communication devices.
Part-Time EMT-A
New Quest EMS
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Respond to emergency calls; provide ALS support, assessments, CPR/AED, vitals, and transport.
- Prepare PCRs and maintain medical equipment readiness.
Part-Time Firefighter/EMT-A
Tomball Fire Department
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Fire suppression, rescue operations, and EMS care.
- Operated ladders, hoses, and rescue tools.
EMT-A / Field Training & Equipment Supply Manager
Relief Ambulance
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Delivered emergency medical care and transport.
- Oversaw field training for new EMTs; managed ambulance equipment and inventory.
Education
Fire Science / EMS
Kingwood Community College
Houston, TXSome College (No Degree) - Fire Science / EMS
Houston Community College
Houston, TXPre-Nursing
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MIFire Academy / EMS
Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MISkills
FIREHOUSE AngelTrack ePCR Responder360 Halligan PSTrax MS Word Outlook PowerPoint First Due Paycom
Certification
• Firefighter Intermediate • Pump and Ariel Operator • Instructor I • Officer I• Blue Card • EMT-A • CPR, Stop the bleed • ALERRT • BTOMS • Rope Rescue Technician • Confined Space Rescue Technician • Trench Rescue Technician • HAZ-MAT Technician • NIMS 005, 100, 200, 700, 800 • Courage to be Safe • EVOC • TIM • Skywarn
Timeline
Firefighter/EMT-A
Little York Fire Department
02.2024 - Current
Part-Time Firefighter/EMT-A
Needville Fire Department
02.2024 - Current
Firefighter / Emergency Response Tech
Industrial Emergency Services
01.2021 - 01.2024
Part-Time EMT-A
New Quest EMS
01.2018 - 01.2024
Part-Time Firefighter/EMT-A
Tomball Fire Department
01.2017 - 01.2018
EMT-A / Field Training & Equipment Supply Manager
Relief Ambulance
01.2011 - 01.2018
Pre-Nursing
Washtenaw Community College
Fire Academy / EMS
Schoolcraft College
Fire Science / EMS
Kingwood Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science / EMS
Houston Community College