Tanner Townes
Du Quoin,IL
Summary
Dedicated professional with a proven track record in customer service, time management, and leadership. Expertise in troubleshooting complex problems and implementing effective solutions, complemented by exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Known for fostering positive relationships and consistently exceeding goals while committed to building cohesive teams that enhance community care. Experience includes collaboration on driver training programs, standard operating guidelines, and department policies during transitions, alongside roles as an engineer and Acting Officer, focused on developing crew members and ensuring readiness for community service in high-pressure environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ER Paramedic
SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital
Mount Vernon, IL
11.2025 - Current
Paramedic
Pinckneyville Ambulance Service
Pinckneyville, IL
07.2025 - Current
- Administered advanced life support interventions in emergency situations.
- Coordinated patient care with healthcare teams during transport to facilities.
- Evaluated patients' conditions and implemented appropriate treatment protocols.
ER Paramedic
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
Owensboro, KY
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient responses for adaptive treatment.
- Conducted equipment checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort.
Firefighter/Paramedic
Owensboro Fire Department
Owensboro, KY
07.2023 - 05.2025
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
Firefighter/Paramedic
Johnston-Grimes Fire District
Johnston, Grimes, IA
08.2019 - 06.2023
- Responded to emergency calls and provided medical assistance to injured individuals.
- Provided station tours, pre-incident surveys and installed smoke detectors to provide fire education to public.
- Operated hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
Paramedic Instructor
Des Moines Area Community College
Des Moines, Iowa
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Evaluated student competencies through skills stations.
Fire Captain
Granger Fire Department
Granger, Iowa
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Part time Fire Training Captain at a small department.
Firefighter/EMT
Windsor Heights Fire Department
Windsor Heights, IA
06.2018 - 10.2020
Emergency Medical Technician
West Des Moines EMS
West Des Moines, IA
08.2018 - 12.2019
Education
Certificate - Paramedic
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, Iowa12.2021
Skills
- Leadership Qualities
- Facility and Equipment Maintenance
- Water supply management
- Scene Management
- Time Management
- Personnel Management
- Fire pump operation
- Community Education
- Emergency Communications
- Problem-solving
Accomplishments
- Three-time Lifesaving Award recipient from previous department.
- Individual Crisis and Group Crisis Intervention certified.
- Certified NREMT Paramedic, certified BLS, ACLS, and PALS provider. Certified IFSAC/Pro Board - Firefighter 1 and Firefighter 2, Hazmat Ops/Aw, Driver/Operator, Instructor 1
Certification
- NREMT-P
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- PHTLS
- IFSAC: FF1 & FF2, Hazmat Ops/Aw
- ProBoard: Driver/Operator, Instructor 1
- Taken many Peer Support classes for first responders
Timeline
ER Paramedic
SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital
11.2025 - Current
Paramedic
Pinckneyville Ambulance Service
07.2025 - Current
ER Paramedic
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
05.2024 - 05.2025
Firefighter/Paramedic
Owensboro Fire Department
07.2023 - 05.2025
Paramedic Instructor
Des Moines Area Community College
05.2022 - 05.2023
Fire Captain
Granger Fire Department
08.2021 - 01.2023
Firefighter/Paramedic
Johnston-Grimes Fire District
08.2019 - 06.2023
Emergency Medical Technician
West Des Moines EMS
08.2018 - 12.2019
Firefighter/EMT
Windsor Heights Fire Department
06.2018 - 10.2020
Certificate - Paramedic
Des Moines Area Community College