Taylor Belsito
Summary
Highly motivated Firefighter/EMT with in-depth knowledge of safely suppressing and investigating fires. Thinks quickly under pressure and remains calm in stressful situations. Offering 9 years of experience in efficiently responding to fire and EMS alarms. Proficient in performing emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Softball Coach
New Hampshire Technical Institute
06.2023 - Current
- Managed schedule of practices, games and special events.
- Implemented policies for checking academic eligibility before and during time on team..
- Developed and oversaw successful softball program for students.
- Offered constructive feedback to clients to help reach goals.
- Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
- Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
- Utilized various coaching models and techniques to maximize client success.
- Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
- Developed relationships with student athletes to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
- Developed and maintained network of professional resources to refer student athletes to.
Per Diem Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Allenstown Fire Department
02.2023 - Current
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Responded to confined space incidents, EMS and hazardous material incidents.
- Removed individuals from dangerous situations and offered emergency assistance for minor and critical concerns.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Operated pumping engine to direct water pressure in hose and nozzle for most efficient operation.
- Set up and operated master streams and aerial ladder pipes.
- Administered first aid and conducted emergent response management.
- Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
- Performed maintenance on water tanks, fire hoses and other firefighting equipment.
- Filled firetrucks with water, sandbags and gas to maintain proper supply of materials in trucks.
Substitute Teacher
Pinkerton Academy
10.2021 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Junior Varsity Softball Coach
Pinkerton Academy
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Increased player strength, agility and game skills through successful practices.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
- Developed game plans and adjusted to meet various game situations.
Patient Care Technician
ConvenientMD Urgent Care
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted nursing staff with respiratory, cardiopulmonary and physical therapies.
Emergency Department Technician
Concord Hospital
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Under the direction of ED RN's and ED Physicians, developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and other hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Obtained patient vital signs, blood draws and specimen collections, and EKG's. Placement of Intravenous Access and administration of Fluid Boluses, along with other RN and Physician requested interventions and tasks.
- Administered first aid treatment and life support to care for sick or injured individuals.
- Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response.
- Assessed extent and nature of injury or illness to prioritize and establish medical procedures.
Emergency Department Technician
Exeter Hospital
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs and drawing blood.
- Administered first aid treatment and life support to care for sick or injured individuals.
- Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response.
- Assessed extent and nature of injury or illness to prioritize and establish medical procedures.
Emergency Department Technician
UMass Memorial Hospital
11.2019 - 08.2021
- Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs and drawing blood.
- Administered first aid treatment and life support to care for sick or injured individuals.
- Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response.
- Assessed extent and nature of injury or illness to prioritize and establish medical procedures.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
Volunteer Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Sutton Fire Department
05.2016 - 08.2021
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Carried, placed and extended ladders in training and in emergencies.
- Responded to confined space incidents, EMS and hazardous material incidents.
- Removed individuals from dangerous situations and offered emergency assistance for minor and critical concerns.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Inspected buildings for pre-fire plans, fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances.
- Operated pumping engine to direct water pressure in hose and nozzle for most efficient operation.
- Set up and operated master streams and aerial ladder pipes.
- Directed evacuations during fires and emergencies to avoid fatalities, injuries and panic.
- Notified fire dispatchers to detail difficulties encountered, request additional firefighters and obtain emergency supplies.
- Administered first aid and conducted emergent response management.
- Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
- Prepared incident reports detailing personnel, location and results of each call.
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
- Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire.
- Evaluated areas after containing fires to identify and suppress hot spots.
- Provided station tours, pre-incident surveys and installed smoke detectors to provide fire education to public.
- Performed maintenance on water tanks, fire hoses and other firefighting equipment.
- Inspected alarms, hydrants, sprinkler systems and standpipe systems for operational use to minimize incidents.
- Filled firetrucks with water, sandbags and gas to maintain proper supply of materials in trucks.
- Maintained close contact with dispatch to receive and share information about current fires, equipment movements and incoming personnel.
- Inspected fire and life safety systems and equipment for proper placement at properties.
Career Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Auburn Fire Rescue Department
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Carried, placed and extended ladders in training and in emergencies.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Operated pumping engine to direct water pressure in hose and nozzle for most efficient operation.
- Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
- Evaluated areas after containing fires to identify and suppress hot spots.
- Performed maintenance on water tanks, fire hoses and other firefighting equipment.
- Inspected alarms, hydrants, sprinkler systems and standpipe systems for operational use to minimize incidents.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds and stations for proper order and condition on assigned shift basis.
- Inspected fire and life safety systems and equipment for proper placement at properties.
- Removed individuals from dangerous situations and offered emergency assistance for minor and critical concerns.
- Set up and operated master streams and aerial ladder pipes.
Career Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Uxbridge Fire Department
06.2017 - 01.2020
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Carried, placed and extended ladders in training and in emergencies.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Removed individuals from dangerous situations and offered emergency assistance for minor and critical concerns.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Operated pumping engine to direct water pressure in hose and nozzle for most efficient operation.
- Set up and operated master streams and aerial ladder pipes.
- Notified fire dispatchers to detail difficulties encountered, request additional firefighters and obtain emergency supplies.
- Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
- Prepared incident reports detailing personnel, location and results of each call.
- Evaluated areas after containing fires to identify and suppress hot spots.
- Provided station tours, pre-incident surveys and installed smoke detectors to provide fire education to public.
- Performed maintenance on water tanks, fire hoses and other firefighting equipment.
- Inspected alarms, hydrants, sprinkler systems and standpipe systems for operational use to minimize incidents.
- Filled firetrucks with water, sandbags and gas to maintain proper supply of materials in trucks.
Education
Certificate Program - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
New Hampshire CPR
Bedford, NH01.2024
Certification - Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic
Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
New England College
Henniker, NH07.2014
High School Diploma -
Millbury Junior/Senior High School
Millbury, MA06.2011
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Injury and Illness Treatment
- Dispatcher Communication
- Prehospital Care
- Improvement Strategies
- Program Management
- Recruiting Strategies
- Individual Trainings
- Funds Distribution
- Public Relations
- Positive Interactions
- Program Leadership
- Athletic Training and Coaching
- Team Contribution
- Staff Support
- Workshop Development
- Venipuncture Procedures
- Fire Suppression Techniques
- Arson Investigation
- Firefighting Activities
- Active Listening
- Hazardous Material Handling
- Fire Containment
- Vehicle and Equipment Operation
- Professional Relationships
Certification
- CFR - Certified First Responder
- EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
- Firefighter I/II Certification, Massachusetts Department of Fire Services- May 2016
- Firefighter I/II Certification, New Hampshire Division of Fire Standards and Training & EMS - January 2023 (License Reciprocity from Massachusetts Approved)
- Operations Level Response-HAZMAT, Massachusetts Department of Fire Services- May 2022 (Recertification Done Yearly)
- Certified Emergency Medical Technician-Basic, National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians - Expires 03/31/2025
- Certified Emergency Medical Technician-Basic, New Hampshire Department of Fire & EMS Services - Expires 04/30/2025
- Certified Emergency Medical Technician-Basic, Massachusetts Office of Emergency Services - Expires 03/31/2025
- Certified Basic Life Support Provider, American Heart Association, Expires 09/2024
Affiliations
- International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)
- International Women in Fire & Emergency Services
- The International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Head Softball Coach
New Hampshire Technical Institute
06.2023 - Current
Per Diem Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Allenstown Fire Department
02.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
ConvenientMD Urgent Care
02.2023 - 05.2023
Junior Varsity Softball Coach
Pinkerton Academy
06.2022 - 06.2023
Emergency Department Technician
Concord Hospital
05.2022 - 02.2023
Substitute Teacher
Pinkerton Academy
10.2021 - Current
Emergency Department Technician
Exeter Hospital
08.2021 - 11.2022
Career Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Auburn Fire Rescue Department
01.2020 - 01.2021
Emergency Department Technician
UMass Memorial Hospital
11.2019 - 08.2021
Career Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Uxbridge Fire Department
06.2017 - 01.2020
Volunteer Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Sutton Fire Department
05.2016 - 08.2021
Certificate Program - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
New Hampshire CPR
Certification - Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic
Quinsigamond Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
New England College
High School Diploma -
Millbury Junior/Senior High School
- CFR - Certified First Responder
- EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
- Firefighter I/II Certification, Massachusetts Department of Fire Services- May 2016
- Firefighter I/II Certification, New Hampshire Division of Fire Standards and Training & EMS - January 2023 (License Reciprocity from Massachusetts Approved)
- Operations Level Response-HAZMAT, Massachusetts Department of Fire Services- May 2022 (Recertification Done Yearly)
- Certified Emergency Medical Technician-Basic, National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians - Expires 03/31/2025
- Certified Emergency Medical Technician-Basic, New Hampshire Department of Fire & EMS Services - Expires 04/30/2025
- Certified Emergency Medical Technician-Basic, Massachusetts Office of Emergency Services - Expires 03/31/2025
- Certified Basic Life Support Provider, American Heart Association, Expires 09/2024
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