Shane Casteel
Lancaster,Virginia
Summary
Confident Firefighter works effectively as part of cohesive team. Highly trained individual with great mechanical aptitude and background in medical response and fire suppression. Handles issues quickly and resolves conflicts successfully.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMT-Basic
Lancaster County Emergency Services
03.2021 - Current
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Remained up to date with current standards of care, equipment functions and certifications, licenses and registrations.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Protected self and others to prevent risk of communicable diseases and comply with safety regulations and procedures.
- Administered basic life and advanced life support to patients at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Determined medical and safety requirements at emergency scene by assessing medical status of ill or injured persons.
- Responded to emergencies by choosing route, observing traffic conditions and avoiding dangerous situations by maintaining communications with dispatcher.
- Completed and submitted field care report, patient billing and trip ticket and daily driver unit checkout form to facilitate record-keeping requirements.
- Removed victims from vehicles or scene of accident or catastrophe and assisted in transfer to receiving facilities.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
EMT-Basic
Westmoreland Department Of Emergency Services
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Remained up to date with current standards of care, equipment functions and certifications, licenses and registrations.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Protected self and others to prevent risk of communicable diseases and comply with safety regulations and procedures.
- Administered basic life and advanced life support to patients at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Determined medical and safety requirements at emergency scene by assessing medical status of ill or injured persons.
- Responded to emergencies by choosing route, observing traffic conditions and avoiding dangerous situations by maintaining communications with dispatcher.
- Completed and submitted field care report, patient billing and trip ticket and daily driver unit checkout form to facilitate record-keeping requirements.
- Removed victims from vehicles or scene of accident or catastrophe and assisted in transfer to receiving facilities.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
Volunteer Firefighter
Upper Lancaster Volunteer Fire Department
01.2016 - Current
- Administered first aid and conducted emergent response management.
- Assessed and repaired fire extinguishers and various fire equipment for stations.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Monitored and responded to hazardous gas levels and smoke detectors to avoid injuries and fatalities.
- Operated hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment.
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
- Offered excellent customer service to donors and sponsors to enhance relationships and increase funding.
- Developed impactful fundraising strategies to maximize donations and meet fundraising goals.
- Planned and implemented fundraising events.
EMS Volunteer
Upper Lancaster Volunteer Rescue Squad
01.2015 - 04.2022
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Offered excellent customer service to donors and sponsors to enhance relationships and increase funding.
- Developed impactful fundraising strategies to maximize donations and meet fundraising goals.
- Planned and implemented fundraising events.
Junior Firefighter
Springfield Valley Volunteer Fire Department
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
- Developed impactful fundraising strategies to maximize donations and meet fundraising goals.
- Planned and implemented fundraising events.
Education
No Degree - Paramedic
Rappahannock Community College
Saluda, VA02.2026
Skills
- Weekly Checks
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Life Support Services
- Safety and Security
- Community Relations
- Emergency Communications
- File and Records Management
- Emergency Medical Treatment
- Life and Property Protection
- Incident Safety
- Fire Suppression
- First Aid
- Trauma Assessments
Certification
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
- EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
- FF I - Firefighter I
- Hazmat Operations
- CPR Instructor
- CIT - Crisis Intervention Team
- TCCC - Tactical Combat Casualty Care
- NIMS - 100,200,700,800
Timeline
EMT-Basic
Lancaster County Emergency Services
03.2021 - Current
EMT-Basic
Westmoreland Department Of Emergency Services
03.2020 - 03.2021
Volunteer Firefighter
Upper Lancaster Volunteer Fire Department
01.2016 - Current
EMS Volunteer
Upper Lancaster Volunteer Rescue Squad
01.2015 - 04.2022
Junior Firefighter
Springfield Valley Volunteer Fire Department
No Degree - Paramedic
Rappahannock Community College
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
- EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
- FF I - Firefighter I
- Hazmat Operations
- CPR Instructor
- CIT - Crisis Intervention Team
- TCCC - Tactical Combat Casualty Care
- NIMS - 100,200,700,800
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