Preston Bowers
Bean Station,TN
Summary
Dedicated firefighter with 10 years of experience. Strong focus on employee wellbeing through lead by example leadership. Demonstrated excellence in medical and fire related roles. Committed to unwavering work ethic and patient care. Continuously focused on professional development.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic
Sevier County Ambulance Service
01.2023 - Current
- 911 system responding to multiple types of scene calls as well as convalescent transfers
Paramedic
Leconte Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
- Assisting in the acute and prolonged treatments of the ED
- Directly working with ED doctors and Physicians Assistants as well as nurses
Paramedic/FF/ FTO
Gatlinburg Fire Department
01.2020 - Current
- Demonstrated exceptional skills in handling medical and fire-related emergencies.
- Achieved proficiency in the latest fire and EMS protocols, enhancing effectiveness of the fire department
- Maintained proficiency in advanced life support skills through continuing education classes and workshops.
Paramedic
Hamilton County EMS
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Took on the responsibility of being a full-time Paramedic in a fast-paced 911 system
- Developed extensive proficiency as a paramedic
- Honored with multiple awards, including an accolade for outstanding service and a prestigious star of life award bestowed upon me by the state of Tennessee.
AEMT
AMR
01.2014 - 12.2019
- Start of my career as an AEMT
- Responding to 911 calls, as well as convalescent transports
AEMT & Paramedic
AMR
04.2014 - 11.2019
- Responding to Medical 911s for a busy system on a supervisor truck as the assistant to the supervisor
- Assisted in the transport of critically ill or injured patients to medical facilities.
AEMT/FF
Bristol Tennessee Fire Dept.
06.2017 - 01.2018
- Acquired extensive training in Medical and fire techniques, resulting in a strong skill set
- Effective handling of emergency situations at medical and fire incidents
AEMT/FF
City of Gatlinburg
01.2014 - 12.2017
- Entry to the fire service.
- Completed comprehensive training in both AEMT and Firefighting disciplines
- Successfully handled various emergency situations including medical 911s and fire-related responses.
AEMT
Sullivan County EMS
11.2016 - 05.2017
- Handled various medical 911 emergencies promptly and efficiently.
- Operated ambulances safely and efficiently while transporting patients to medical facilities.
- Assisted in the transport of critically ill or injured patients to medical facilities.
Education
Associate degree -
Columbia southern University
05.2025
Paramedic -
RSCC
11-2018
AEMT -
WSCC
05-2015
EMT-B -
WSCC
01-2015
Completion of Highschool -
Pennfoster
05-2009
Skills
- NREMT Paramedic
- HMA
- HMO
- Fire Fighter I & II
- Fire officer 1
- Fire Instructor 1
- PDO
- AADO
- Swift water technician
- Structural Collapse Technician
- Trench Rescue Technician
- Rope Rescue Technician
- Bilingual (American Sign Language)
- Honor Guard knowledge and operations
- ICS 100,200,700,800
- Up to date in modern fire attack
Accomplishments
- Firefighter of the Year, 2023
- Star of Life, State of Tennessee
- Fluency in American Sign Language
- Employee Recognition Committee, Spearheaded the creation to assist in department growth and morale.
- Various accolades over the years in service of excellence and medical care.
Timeline
Paramedic
Sevier County Ambulance Service
01.2023 - Current
Paramedic
Leconte Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Paramedic/FF/ FTO
Gatlinburg Fire Department
01.2020 - Current
Paramedic
Hamilton County EMS
01.2020 - 09.2020
AEMT/FF
Bristol Tennessee Fire Dept.
06.2017 - 01.2018
AEMT
Sullivan County EMS
11.2016 - 05.2017
AEMT & Paramedic
AMR
04.2014 - 11.2019
AEMT
AMR
01.2014 - 12.2019
AEMT/FF
City of Gatlinburg
01.2014 - 12.2017
Associate degree -
Columbia southern University
Paramedic -
RSCC
AEMT -
WSCC
EMT-B -
WSCC
Completion of Highschool -
Pennfoster
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