Ryan Schmitz
Oconomowoc,WI
Summary
Highly motivated Firefighter/Critical Care Paramedic with 21 years of firefighting, medical and personnel management skills. Proven success overseeing and directing work of 3-5 team members. Talented at evaluating emergency scenes, recognizing danger and taking necessary actions for protection of property and lives. Thinks quickly under pressure and remains calm in stressful situations. Proficient performing emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures. An organized and dependable candidate that is successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Has a willingness to take on added responsibilities to help the District continue to be successful in obtaining set goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Captain
Sullivan Fire Department
07.2017 - Current
- Maintain electronic records and reporting database in ImageTrend.
- Mentor new firefighters in developing essential skills and understanding departmental expectations for performance excellence.
- Lead critical incident debriefings, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and resilience among crew members.
- Performed fire suppression and search & rescue operations at emergency scenes.
- Assisted with in-house training and live fire training.
- Work with Chief Officers to develop department trainings.
- Voted to Captain by Department peers (12/2023).
Firefighter/Critical Care Paramedic
Western Lakes Fire District
03.2017 - Current
- Hired as a Full-time Firefighter/Paramedic by the Western Lakes Fire District after consolidation with Oconomowoc Fire Department
- Obtained Critical Care Paramedic endorsement (02/2019)
- Completed online requirements of Blue Card training (12/2019)
- Enter runs reports, inspections, occupancy information, and inventory into FireWorks system.
- Assign and track PPE to department employees
- Perform fire inspection duties as assigned
- Maintain IAmResponding information within the system
- Perform fire suppression and search & rescue operations at emergency scenes
- Perform emergency medical care while triaging patients
- Oversee training of new hires assigned to my shift.
- Oversee crew completion of daily assigned tasks throughout the shift.
Emergency Vehicle Upfitter
10-33 Vehicle Services, LLC
05.2012 - Current
- Install emergency lighting and other equipment into police, fire and EMS vehicles.
- Interact with customers during the build process.
- Use computer software to program vehicles and lighting.
- Required to have great attention to detail when installing equipment into vehicles.
- Problem solve electrical and mechanical issues that arise during and after the build of the vehicle is complete.
Firefighter/Paramedic
Oconomowoc Fire Department
09.2016 - 03.2017
- Hired as a Full-time Firefighter/Paramedic by the City of Oconomowoc
- Performed apparatus and equipment checks as assigned
- Performed fire suppression and search & rescue operations at emergency scenes
- Performing emergency medical care while triaging patients
- Entered reports into Firehouse software
- Entered inspections and occupancy information into Firehouse
- Performed fire inspection duties as assigned
- Performed fire prevention activities for the general public
- Assisted with in-house training and live fire training
- Assigned and tracked PPE and other inventory in Firehouse
Captain
Dousman Fire District
01.2012 - 03.2017
- Hired as a Lieutenant after consolidation with Summit Fire District
- Assigned and inventoried PPE while using Firehouse
- Performed fire inspections as assigned
- Performed apparatus and equipment checks
- Supervised crew(s) during both emergency and non emergency operations
- Promoted to Captain (04/2014)
Lieutenant
Oconomowoc Fire Department
01.2013 - 09.2016
- Obtained MPO-pumper, MPO-aerial, Fire Inspector I, Emergency Services Instructor I, and Fire Officer I
- Worked as part of a crew during fire and emergency medical operations
- Performed fire inspections as assigned
- Performed fire prevention activities for community members as assigned
- Was active member of Western Waukesha RIC Team
- Entered reports into Firehouse
- Obtained Wisconsin Advanced EMT (11/2009)
- Promoted to Lieutenant (01/2015)
- Assigned and inventoried PPE via Firehouse
- Supervised crew(s) during fire and EMS operations
- Was involved with training of new and current employees
- Obtained Wisconsin Paramedic (06/2016)
Lieutenant
Summit Fire District
11.2004 - 01.2012
- Performed fire suppression and search & rescue operations
- Performed emergency medical treatment at an EMT-Basic level
- Performed run report entry into Firehouse system and exported to NIFRS system
- Promoted to Lieutenant (08/2007)
- Supervised crew(s) during fire and EMS operations
- Assisted in training new members of the District
- Performed apparatus and equipment checks
- Performed PPE issuing and inventory
Education
State Certifications And Licenses - Fire And Emergency Medical Services
Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee, WIOfficer Development Program
Western Lakes Fire District
Oconomowoc, WI09-2025
Fire Officer II -
Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee, WI02.2022
Critical Care Paramedic - Critical Care Paramedicine
Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI12.2018
Paramedic Technician Technical Diploma - Paramedicine
Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee, WI03.2016
NIMS Certificates - NIMS 300 & 400
Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI2009
High School Diploma -
Oconomowoc High School
Oconomowoc, WI05.2004
Skills
- Supervising Personnel
- Personnel Management
- Interpersonal Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Incident Command
- Incident Safety
- File and Records Management
- Fire Suppression
- Fire Prevention
- Conflict Resolution
- Patient Care Documentation
- Direct Patient Care
- Inventory Control
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- Aerial Ladder Operation
- Rescue Equipment Proficiency
- NIMS
Certification
- Wisconsin Certified Firefighter I
- Wisconsin Certified Firefighter II
- Wisconsin Certified Motor Pump Operator - Pumper
- Wisconsin Certified Motor Pump Operator - Aerial
- Wisconsin Certified Fire Inspector I
- Wisconsin Certified Fire Officer I
- Wisconsin Certified Fire Officer II
- Emergency Services Instructor I
- Emergency Services Instructor II
- NIMS 700, 800, 100, 200, 300, 400
- Wisconsin State Licensed Paramedic with Critical Care Endorsement
- Blue Card Command
Timeline
Captain
Sullivan Fire Department
07.2017 - Current
Firefighter/Critical Care Paramedic
Western Lakes Fire District
03.2017 - Current
Firefighter/Paramedic
Oconomowoc Fire Department
09.2016 - 03.2017
Lieutenant
Oconomowoc Fire Department
01.2013 - 09.2016
Emergency Vehicle Upfitter
10-33 Vehicle Services, LLC
05.2012 - Current
Captain
Dousman Fire District
01.2012 - 03.2017
Lieutenant
Summit Fire District
11.2004 - 01.2012
State Certifications And Licenses - Fire And Emergency Medical Services
Waukesha County Technical College
Officer Development Program
Western Lakes Fire District
Fire Officer II -
Waukesha County Technical College
Critical Care Paramedic - Critical Care Paramedicine
Madison Area Technical College
Paramedic Technician Technical Diploma - Paramedicine
Waukesha County Technical College
NIMS Certificates - NIMS 300 & 400
Gateway Technical College
High School Diploma -
Oconomowoc High School
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