Overview
Work History
Education
Certifications and Licenses
Recognitionandawards
Timeline
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Ryan D. Thompson

Oceanside,California

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Paramedic Lifeguard Lieutenant

CARLSBAD FIRE DEPARTMENT
Carlsbad, CA
02.2023 - Current
  • Oversee 50 lifeguards, managing hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
  • Conduct comprehensive training programs for lifeguards and fire personnel.
  • Develop and manage our budget for lifeguard operations and training initiatives.
  • Developed and implemented a Swift Water Rescue team for county operations.

Firefighter Paramedic

OCEANSIDE FIRE DEPARTMENT
09.2021 - 02.2023

Senior Beach Lifeguard II/ EMT

OCEANSIDE FIRE DEPARTMENT
04.2004 - 09.2021

Education

Fire Science & Technology, General Education

Palomar Community College

NCTI Paramedic School

Certifications and Licenses

  • USLA Open Water Lifeguard Academy, Over 20 years of Lifeguard Experience
  • SFT Instructor 1
  • Fire Fighter 1 Academy
  • San Diego County Paramedic
  • Swift Water Rescue Technician
  • River and Flood Rescue Technician
  • Swift Water Animal Rescue Specialist
  • Rope Rescue Technician
  • SCUBA, over 147 dives
  • Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor
  • PWC Rescue Operator/Instructor
  • Personal Rescue Watercraft Rescue Technician
  • Inflatable Rescue Boat Operator

Recognitionandawards

  • Medal of Valor recipient
  • The American Legion Post 146
  • State of California Senate Recognition
  • Congressional Recognition
  • California Legislature Assembly Recognition

Timeline

Paramedic Lifeguard Lieutenant

CARLSBAD FIRE DEPARTMENT
02.2023 - Current

Firefighter Paramedic

OCEANSIDE FIRE DEPARTMENT
09.2021 - 02.2023

Senior Beach Lifeguard II/ EMT

OCEANSIDE FIRE DEPARTMENT
04.2004 - 09.2021

Fire Science & Technology, General Education

Palomar Community College

NCTI Paramedic School
Ryan D. Thompson