Sarina Kissell
Yuma,AZ
Summary
Professional emergency response specialist with experience in fire suppression, rescue operations, and hazardous material handling. Strong focus on teamwork, ensuring safety, and achieving operational goals. Reliable and adaptable with skills in emergency medical response, incident command, and community education. Known for effective communication, physical stamina, and quick decision-making. With military experience that allows the quick delivery of critical decision making and adapting capabilities. Emergency response professional prepared for coordinating critical operations during crises. Extensive experience in managing emergency situations with focus on safety and efficiency. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability, consistently achieving results and ensuring seamless operations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter
Rural Metro Fire Department
01.2024 - Current
- Improved operational efficiency by helping maintain apparatuses, equipment, and facilities according to established standards.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.
- FEMA Community Risk Reduction for Fire and Emergency Services
- IS2200- Basic Emergency Operations Center
- IS2000- National Preparedness Goal and System Overview
- IS1300- Introduction to Continuity of Operations
- IS800-National Response Framework
- IS700- Introduction to the National Incident Management System
- IS317- Introduction to Community Emergency Response Team (CERTs)
- IS271- Anticipating Hazardous Weather and Community Risk
- IS235- Emergency Planning
- IS200- Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
- IS200B- ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incident
- IS120- Introduction to Exercises
- IS100- Introduction to Incident Command System
Emergency Medical Technician
Rural Metro Fire Department
01.2023 - Current
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Ensured ongoing compliance with local, state, and federal regulations governing EMS through adherence to policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information, assessment findings, interventions performed, and overall condition by completing detailed reports in compliance with legal requirements and industry standards.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
Soldier
U.S. Army
09.2016 - 04.2022
- Served as a forward observer working with artillery
- Engaged in hands on combat medical training for combat life savers certification
- Upheld high standards of professionalism both on-and off-duty representing the US military with honor at all times.
- Deployed to Afghanistan in 2019 in support of Operation Freedom Sentinel
- Medically retired in April of 2022
- Ensured mission success with diligent planning, coordination, and execution of various tasks.
Emergency Medical Technician
Nowata Fire and EMS
04.2016 - 09.2016
- Worked side by side a licensed paramedic on emergent and non emergent 911 calls
- Maintained ambulance cleanliness, restocked and performed maintenance checks before and after every shift
- Supported our community and participated in fundraisers to support the department
Education
Bachelor's degree - Fire Science And Emergency Management
Purdue University
12-2025
Associate in Science (AS) - Health Science
Coffeyville Community College
Coffeyville, KS05.2016
High school diploma -
Caney Valley High School
Caney, KS05.2015
Skills
- Technology management
- Computer skills
- HIPAA
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Triage
- EMT Experience
- Military Experience
- Employee Orientation
- Medical Terminology
- Patient Care
- Hospital Experience
- EMR Systems
- Critical Care Experience
- Phlebotomy
- Venipuncture
- Microsoft Office
- First aid
- Military operations
- Radio communications
- Customer service
- Stress tolerance and resilience
- Emergency scene management
- Emergency response
- Leadership and supervision
- Community relations
- Community education
- Public education programs
- Disaster management
- Public speaking
- Fire safety regulations
Certification
- EMT Certification, 03/22, 03/24
- Secret Clearance
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician, 07/22, 07/24
- Ambulance Driver's License
- BLS/CPR, 11/22, 11/24
Military Service
United States Army, United States, Sergeant, 09/16, 04/22
Awards
- SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society, 10/22
- National Society of Leadership and Success, 09/22
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Firefighter
Rural Metro Fire Department
01.2024 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Rural Metro Fire Department
01.2023 - Current
Soldier
U.S. Army
09.2016 - 04.2022
Emergency Medical Technician
Nowata Fire and EMS
04.2016 - 09.2016
Associate in Science (AS) - Health Science
Coffeyville Community College
High school diploma -
Caney Valley High School
- EMT Certification, 03/22, 03/24
- Secret Clearance
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician, 07/22, 07/24
- Ambulance Driver's License
- BLS/CPR, 11/22, 11/24
Bachelor's degree - Fire Science And Emergency Management
Purdue University
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