Robert Edgar
Fort Payne,AL
Summary
Over ten years of emergency medical experience as a first responder, firefighter, rescue tech, Advanced EMT and dispatcher. In addition to EMS, twenty years as a radio and TV reporter and digital content provider.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
First Responder
Desoto Rescue
Mentone, AL
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Respond to emergency calls. Assess patients and assist with transport crews from Dekalb Ambulance Service
EMT-Basic
Highlands Hospital
Scottsboro, AL
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Operated ambulance to and from scenes and emergency facilities, responding to dispatch calls for emergent medical assistance.
Firefighter
Adamsburg Volunteer Fire Department
Fort Payne, AL
01.2009 - 04.2014
- Responded to community emergencies including medical, extrication, canyon rescue and fire suppression. Worked as company secretary as an officer. Recorded all emergency calls and minutes during meetings.
EMT-Basic
West End Volunteer Rescue
Richmond, VA
03.1990 - 06.1992
- Respond to medical emergencies and assist paramedic with patient care.
Dispatcher
Dekalb Ambulance Service
Fort Payne, Alabama
01.2020 - Present
- Answer emergency medical calls in accordance with EMD protocols. Dispatch and keep track of ambulances and crews. Assist supervisor with placement and movement of crews during shift. Train new dispatchers in all tasks.
Advanced EMT
DeKalb Ambulance Service
Fort Payne, Alabama
01.2019 - Present
- Operated ambulance to and from scenes and emergency facilities, responding to dispatch calls for emergent medical assistance. Evaluated patients and assisted paramedic with treatment and transport.
Education
Associate of Science - Paramedic
Northeast Alabama Community College
Rainsville, AL05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Lycoming College
Williamsport, PASkills
- BLS INSTRUCTOR
- EMD CERTIFIED
- ACLS
- PALS
Timeline
First Responder
Desoto Rescue
01.2021 - 01.2023
Dispatcher
Dekalb Ambulance Service
01.2020 - Present
EMT-Basic
Highlands Hospital
06.2019 - 09.2019
Advanced EMT
DeKalb Ambulance Service
01.2019 - Present
Firefighter
Adamsburg Volunteer Fire Department
01.2009 - 04.2014
EMT-Basic
West End Volunteer Rescue
03.1990 - 06.1992
Associate of Science - Paramedic
Northeast Alabama Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Lycoming College
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