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