Robert Callaham
Jensen Beach,FL
Summary
I am very passionate about and have dedicated my entire professional career to public service. After 20 plus rewarding years as a firefighter and paramedic, I have decided to focus my efforts towards reducing fire and life safety hazards through inspections, enforcement, and public education. I am excited about expanding my knowledge in these aspects, and looking forward to extending my service to the public for many years to come.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Medic / Driver Engineer
City of Stuart Fire Rescue
Stuart, FL
01.2006 - 01.2024
- Performed structural firefighting, wildland firefighting, vehicle extrication, and paramedic duties.
- Served as a driver engineer, step up company officer, paramedic preceptor, BLS, ACLS, and PALS instructor, CISM team leader, equipment committee member, and union executive board member.
- Conducted fire and ems training, pre incident inspections / plans, public education events for fire safety and CPR/ AED training, fire hydrant flow tests, apparatus pump test, and all department hose testing.
- Completed all reports accurately and on time.
Aircraft Rescue Firefighter / EMT
Sikorsky Aircraft / Rural Metro
Jupiter, FL
11.2001 - 01.2006
- Performed structural firefighting, aircraft rescue firefighting, airborne search and rescue operations, and EMT duties.
- Conducted multiple fixed fire suppression system inspections and fire extinguisher inspections, as well as weekly fire pump testing.
- Mentored new employees and assistedwith new hire training.
EMT / Driver
Martin Memorial / Coastal Care Transportation
Stuart, FL
10.2000 - 11.2001
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Updated professional knowledge through continuous training and education programs, enhancing overall service quality.
- Increased patient comfort during transport by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.
- Facilitated timely patient transfers to specialized facilities for advanced care when necessary.
Fire Equipment Technician
AA Fire Equipment
Stuart, FL
03.1999 - 10.2000
- Performed inspections, maintenance, and certifications of various portable fire extinguishers.
- Assisted with design, installation, inspection, maintenance, and certification of various fixed fire suppression systems for kitchen hoods, paint spray booths, and boat engine compartments.
Combat Medic
United States Army
Stateside And Overseas
03.1996 - 03.1999
- Performed routine and emergency care while deployed to the field with various combat arms units, and as a medevac crewmember.
- Improved overall team efficiency by maintaining accurate records of supplies, equipment, and medical treatments administered, as well as providing advanced medical training to unit soldiers.
- Earned the Expert Field Medical Badge on first attempt, and was the only private to become an instructor/ cadre member the following year.
Education
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FLSkills
- Pre incident inspections/ planning
- Public safety education
- Emergency medical services
- Problem-solving abilities
- Effective communication
- Adaptability
- Community Outreach
- Documentation and reporting
- Fire prevention education
Certification
- Florida Fire Safety Inspector I
- Florida Firefighter I/II
- Florida Paramedic
- Florida Fire Officer I
- BLS and ACLS
- EVOC and CEVO III
- Currently taking classes for Florida Fire investigator and Florida Fire Safety Inspector II
Timeline
Fire Medic / Driver Engineer
City of Stuart Fire Rescue
01.2006 - 01.2024
Aircraft Rescue Firefighter / EMT
Sikorsky Aircraft / Rural Metro
11.2001 - 01.2006
EMT / Driver
Martin Memorial / Coastal Care Transportation
10.2000 - 11.2001
Fire Equipment Technician
AA Fire Equipment
03.1999 - 10.2000
Combat Medic
United States Army
03.1996 - 03.1999
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Indian River State College