Richard J. DeBouck
Herscher,IL
Summary
High-energy fire captain equipped with advanced abilities in fire prevention and firefighting. Runs successful operations serving local community with classes, emergency response and special events. Observant and detail-oriented with great problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Captain
Fire Prevention Bureau
11.2006 - Current
- Performed troubleshooting and routine maintenance to keep equipment in optimal working condition.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds and stations for proper order and condition.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Inspected buildings to determine fire risk and advise owners on prevention methods.
- Assigned firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.
- Oversaw scene operations and assigned firefighters to strategic locations.
- Optimized fire services management with introduction of new systems, policies, procedures and tools.
- Checked fire suppression equipment regularly and oversaw upkeep.
- Created fire prevention courses to educate general public.
- Compiled and maintained log books, run reports and training records.
- Made daily inspections of facilities and equipment.
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
- Directed work of multiple firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
Firefighter/Paramedic
Riverside Medical Center
Kankakee, IL
06.2012 - 10.2016
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Inspected buildings for pre-fire plans, fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Responded to confined space incidents, EMS and hazardous material incidents.
- Prepared incident reports detailing personnel, location and results of each call.
- Provided station tours, pre-incident surveys and installed smoke detectors to provide fire education to public.
- Inspected alarms, hydrants, sprinkler systems and standpipe systems for operational use to minimize incidents.
- Inspected fire and life safety systems and equipment for proper placement at properties.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
Paramedic
Kurtz Ambulance Service
Kankakee, IL
09.2007 - 06.2012
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy and wound care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic Supervision
Kankakee Community College
2016
Diploma - undefined
Herscher High School
2005
Skills
- CPR/ACLS/PALS Instructor
- Staff Development
- Routine Maintenance
- Budget Planning and Management
- Fire Inspection
- Effective Communication
- Disaster Management Planning
- Business Operations
- Prevention Activities
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Safety Procedures
- Hazard Risk Management
Certification
- HAZWOPER - Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
- EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
- VMO - Vehicle Machinery Operations
- HAZMAT OPS - Hazardous Material Opertations
- BASIC OPS - Basic Operations Firefighter
- ADVANCED TECH - Advanced Technician Firefighter
- FOI - FIRE OFFICER ONE
- WATER OPS - Water Operations
- INST I - Instructor One
- INVEST - Fire Investigator
- TRA - Technical Rescue Awareness
- NIMS - NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800
Timeline
Firefighter/Paramedic
Riverside Medical Center
06.2012 - 10.2016
Paramedic
Kurtz Ambulance Service
09.2007 - 06.2012
Captain
Fire Prevention Bureau
11.2006 - Current
- HAZWOPER - Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
- EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
- VMO - Vehicle Machinery Operations
- HAZMAT OPS - Hazardous Material Opertations
- BASIC OPS - Basic Operations Firefighter
- ADVANCED TECH - Advanced Technician Firefighter
- FOI - FIRE OFFICER ONE
- WATER OPS - Water Operations
- INST I - Instructor One
- INVEST - Fire Investigator
- TRA - Technical Rescue Awareness
- NIMS - NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic Supervision
Kankakee Community College
Diploma - undefined
Herscher High School
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