Steve Probst
Shabbona,IL
Summary
Dedicated leader with a proven track record at Shabbona Community Fire Protection District, adept in policy implementation and organizational development. Excelled in roles requiring operations management and interdepartmental coordination, significantly enhancing service delivery and compliance. Skilled in fostering team efficiency in high-pressure situations, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and interpersonal abilities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Chief
Shabbona Community Fire Protection Districe
07.2024 - Current
- Planned, directed, and controlled execution of administrative and compliance activities.
- Directed subordinate managers in day-to-day performance of groups involved in operation and maintenance.
- Disciplined personnel and initiate disciplinary measures as defined by SOPs.
- Assumed active role in identifying opportunities to develop and implement projects which promoted organization's missions and functions.
- Researched, proposed, and implemented vendor agreements to decrease costs and improve services.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Station Supervisor/EMT-Basic
Ridge Ambulance Service
04.2015 - Current
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care..
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
EMT-Basic
Shabbona Community Fire Protection Districe
05.2013 - Current
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Coordinated with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history.
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Collaborated with medical doctors and other healthcare professionals.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
Board of Trustees Member
Shabbona Community Fire Protection District
04.2009 - Current
- Served as advocate and ambassador for organization by fully engaging, identifying, and securing resources and partnerships to advance mission.
- Developed and implemented strategies to drive organizational growth and development.
- Prepared and presented reports to inform board on organizational progress and goals.
- Assisted with development of organizational budgets and resource allocation plans.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kaneland High School
Maple Park, IL05-1988
Skills
- Policy implementation
- Budget development
- Interdepartmental coordination
- Operations management
- Organizational development
Certification
IDPH-EMT B
NREMTB
CPR
Cevo-5
Class B CDL IL License
Basic Engine Company Operations
New Car Technology
Liquefied Petroleum Gas Fire Fighting
Crude Oil by Rail Awareness
Basic Aerial Apparatus Operations
Hazardous Materials Awareness
N95-Fit test
ICS-100,200,700,800
FEMA deployment 2024 Helene, Milton
Timeline
Assistant Chief
Shabbona Community Fire Protection Districe
07.2024 - Current
Station Supervisor/EMT-Basic
Ridge Ambulance Service
04.2015 - Current
EMT-Basic
Shabbona Community Fire Protection Districe
05.2013 - Current
Board of Trustees Member
Shabbona Community Fire Protection District
04.2009 - Current
IDPH-EMT B
NREMTB
CPR
Cevo-5
Class B CDL IL License
Basic Engine Company Operations
New Car Technology
Liquefied Petroleum Gas Fire Fighting
Crude Oil by Rail Awareness
Basic Aerial Apparatus Operations
Hazardous Materials Awareness
N95-Fit test
ICS-100,200,700,800
FEMA deployment 2024 Helene, Milton
High School Diploma -
Kaneland High School
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