Seth Todd
Sebring
Summary
Experienced Firefighter Paramedic and Field Training Officer with 10 years of combined service in emergency response and training. Proven expertise in providing advanced pre-hospital care, fire suppression, and life-saving interventions in high-pressure situations. Skilled in mentoring and training new recruits, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, and fostering team cohesion. Committed to maintaining the highest standards of patient care and operational efficiency while continuously improving through ongoing education and training. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on delivering exceptional service in fast-paced, emergency environments
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Dedicated employee known for punctuality, pursuing employment options where good customer service and positive attitude will make a difference.
Diligent professional with experience in emergency support and medical response coupled with fire suppression techniques. Team-focused with strong communication skills to rapidly and effectively respond to emergencies. Stellar work ethic, integrity and reliability.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter paramedic
City Of Venice Fire Rescue
Venice
2025.12 - Current
- Operated firefighting equipment and tools during emergency incidents.
- Conducted fire safety inspections in public and private properties.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls for fire and rescue operations.
- Collaborated with team members to execute effective rescue strategies.
- Maintained readiness of firefighting gear and apparatus through regular checks.
- Engaged in physical fitness training to ensure optimal performance levels.
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Cleaned, serviced, and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
Firefighter/Paramedic
Hardee County Fire Rescue
Wauchula
2018.08 - 2025.09
- Responsible for the suppression of fires and fire loss management
- Duties include stretching hose lines, placement of ladders, extinguishing of fires, making rescues, extricating patients from entrapment, forcible entry, etc
- College preceptor for EMT's and paramedics
- Fire and EMS FTO, Quality assurance member, also FTO for new hire initial onboarding and orientation
- Wauchula Police Department Special Reactions Team Paramedic, Ride up Lieutenant
- Performed routine inspections and maintenance on firefighting equipment.
- Participated in training exercises to improve firefighting techniques and teamwork.
- Educated the community on fire safety and prevention strategies.
Volunteer Firefighter
West Sebring Volunteer Fire Department
2016.01 - 2022.01
- Responsible for the suppression of fires and fire loss management
- Duties include stretching hose lines, placement of ladders, extinguishing of fires, making rescues, extricating patients from entrapment, forcible entry, assisting with ALS support, BLS knowledge
EMT
Highlands County EMS
2017.05 - 2018.08
- Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls to provide prehospital care to the sick and injured
- Duties include initial triage of medical incident and stabilization, assist ALS provider with life support measures to promote favorable patient outcomes
EMT
Affordable Transport Inc.
2016.07 - 2017.04
- Duties included BLS care attendant, Primary patient care giver as an EMT
- 6 month experience
Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) Florida 6
- Company Overview: Highly adaptable, DMAT members are trained to fill a variety of impactful roles, from performing medical triage and emergency care to supporting infusion centers and vaccine sites to decompressing hospital emergency rooms to supporting patient movement and more
- Highly adaptable, DMAT members are trained to fill a variety of impactful roles, from performing medical triage and emergency care to supporting infusion centers and vaccine sites to decompressing hospital emergency rooms to supporting patient movement and more
ER Tech
Adventist Health System
- Work under doctor and nurse orders for patient care, start IV's, perform EKG's, draw blood, etc
- 3 Year ED experience
Education
Ems Instructor Level A - Ems Instructor Level A
Emergency Education Institute
2025.10 - 2025.10
Ems Instructor Level B - EMS Instructor Level B
Emergency Education Institute
2025.10 - 2025.10
GED/High school diploma -
South Florida State College
Avon Park, FLSkills
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
- Calm under
- Decision-making
- Problem resolution
- Verbal communication
- Patient assessment
- Emergency response
- Team collaboration
- Leadership training
- Medical assessments
- Emergency scene management
Activities
- Learning
- Fishing
- Exercising
- Theme parks
- Spending time with family and friends
References
Phillip Mautz, retired City Of Detroit Fire Department Lieutenant Paramedic, (863) 272-8885.
Robert Deveraux, Retired Hardee County Fire Rescue Lieutenant Paramedic, (941) 799-1153.
Ryan Parker, North River Fire District Firefighter, (941) 720-0756.
Ray Lane (863) 899-8905
Eddie Garrido (813) 240-3388
Timeline
Firefighter paramedic
City Of Venice Fire Rescue
2025.12 - Current
Ems Instructor Level A - Ems Instructor Level A
Emergency Education Institute
2025.10 - 2025.10
Ems Instructor Level B - EMS Instructor Level B
Emergency Education Institute
2025.10 - 2025.10
Firefighter/Paramedic
Hardee County Fire Rescue
2018.08 - 2025.09
EMT
Highlands County EMS
2017.05 - 2018.08
EMT
Affordable Transport Inc.
2016.07 - 2017.04
Volunteer Firefighter
West Sebring Volunteer Fire Department
2016.01 - 2022.01
Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) Florida 6
ER Tech
Adventist Health System
GED/High school diploma -
South Florida State College