Ted Klovanick
Venice,FL
Summary
Firefighter with seven years of comprehensive background in fire suppression, emergency medical services and disaster response. Demonstrated ability to provide critical support in high-stress environments, lead teams during challenging interventions and educate public on fire safety best practices. Proven skills in rescue operations, hazardous material handling and equipment maintenance contribute to ensuring community safety and preparedness.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter/EMT-B
North Port Fire Rescue
North Port, Florida
09.2023 - 12.2025
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
- Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of buildings to identify any potential hazards.
Firefighter/EMT
Charlotte County Fire EMS
Port Charlotte, FL
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Answered emergency situations and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents and other emergency situations.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
Motor Transport Operator 88M
United States Army Reserves
Salisbury , NC
05.2015 - 05.2023
- Stay current on tactical planning and defensive strategies.
- Complete routine inspections and daily preventive maintenance services.
- Maintain the safety and security of cargo, personnel and equipment in the convoy.
- Notify supervisors of any defects, vehicle damage or traffic violations.
Firefighter/EMT
Wesley Chapel Fire Department
Wesley Chapel, NC
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Checked all equipment, including hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
- Answered emergency situations quickly and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation.
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
Multi-Skilled Technician
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Sarasota, Florida
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Adhered to applicable regulations, policies and procedures for health, safety and environmental compliance.
- Collected and disposed of general trash, soiled linens and regulated medical waste.
- Supported unit work by stocking and organizing supplies.
- Provide patient care to sick and injured patients.
Firefighter/EMT
Concord Fire Department
Concord, NC
07.2019 - 08.2022
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Checked all equipment, including hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
- Answered emergency situations quickly and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation.
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
- Followed safety practices to protect all team members.
Emergency Medical Technician
MedCenter Air
Charlotte, NC
10.2018 - 07.2019
- Manage care in the field and in-transit, including performing standard patient care and monitoring patients for any change in status that would require interventions.
- Operating emergency vehicles with a focus on safety and efficiency while in transit.
Emergency Room Technician
Carolinas HealthCare System
Charlotte, NC
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Took patients’ vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
- Administered non-medication IV fluids and maintained IV flow rates.
- Safely transferred patients to wheelchair or stretchers for transportation to other departments.
Patient Care Technician-Endoscopy
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Sarasota, FL
03.2018 - 06.2018
- Measured vital signs and applied monitoring equipment to prepare patients for procedures.
- Assisted with the transportation of scopes for repair and maintenance.
- Set-up and tore down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming operations.
Certified Nursing Assistant II - Resource Team
Carolinas HealthCare System
Charlotte, NC
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Provided hands-on nursing care to patients under direct RN supervision and in alignment with medical center's policies and procedures.
- Observed and documented patients vital signs.
- Support medical staff with procedures such as blood draws, EKG's, continuous IV fluids, splinting, CPR, trauma care, and transporting patients to other assigned units.
Emergency Room Technician
Carolinas HealthCare System
Charlotte, NC
04.2013 - 02.2018
- Provided hands-on nursing care to patients under direct RN supervision and in alignment with medical center's policies and procedures.
- Observed and documented patients vital signs.
- Support medical staff with procedures such as blood draws, EKG's, continuous IV fluids, splinting, CPR, trauma care, and transporting patients to other assigned units.
Education
Certificate - Firefighter I And II
Rowan Cabarrus Community College
Salisbury12.2019
Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician
Gaston College
Gastonia, NC07.2017
Certificate - Certified Nurses Assistant II
Carolinas College of Health Sciences
2012
Certificate - Certified Nurses Assistant
Carolinas College of Health Sciences
2012
High School Diploma -
Temecula Valley High School
2008
Skills
- Emergency management
- Ambulance transport
- BLS
- Patient care
- Operating military vehicles
- Small arms weapons specialist
- Medical response
- Conditions assessment
- Fire alarm response
- Apparatus maintenance
- Hazardous materials handling
- Emergency Response
- Fire department procedures
References
- Nate Efird FF/EMT - Colleague - (704)-797-1204
- Jack Smith - Fire Captain - (704)-925-9223
- Tara Johnson RN - Colleague - (704)-232-5771
- Dylan Mitchell FF/Paramedic - Friend - (941)-468-4855
Certification
- Firefighter 1 and 2
- Emergency Medical Technician National Registry (NREMT)
- FLUSAR Rope Operations
- FLUSAR Trench Ops. and Technician
- FLUSAR VMR Operations
- Airport Firefighter (ARFF)
- Driver Operator Aerials (DROP Aerial)
- Driver Operator EVD (DROPEVD)
- Driver Operator Mobile Water Supply (DROP MWS)
- Driver Operator Pumps (DROP Pumps)
- Hazardous Materials Level 1 Responder (HAZ1RESP)
- Hazardous Materials Level II (HAZ2)
- Hazardous Materials Responder Level 1 Mission Specific PPE
- Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC)
- ICS 100 ICS 200 ICS 700 ICS 800
- ITLS
- Basic Wildland Firefighter Cert. S-130 S-190 L-180
Timeline
Firefighter/EMT-B
North Port Fire Rescue
09.2023 - 12.2025
Firefighter/EMT
Charlotte County Fire EMS
02.2023 - 09.2023
Multi-Skilled Technician
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
08.2022 - 11.2022
Firefighter/EMT
Wesley Chapel Fire Department
03.2020 - 03.2023
Firefighter/EMT
Concord Fire Department
07.2019 - 08.2022
Emergency Medical Technician
MedCenter Air
10.2018 - 07.2019
Emergency Room Technician
Carolinas HealthCare System
06.2018 - 07.2018
Patient Care Technician-Endoscopy
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
03.2018 - 06.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant II - Resource Team
Carolinas HealthCare System
01.2017 - 02.2018
Motor Transport Operator 88M
United States Army Reserves
05.2015 - 05.2023
Emergency Room Technician
Carolinas HealthCare System
04.2013 - 02.2018
Certificate - Firefighter I And II
Rowan Cabarrus Community College
Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician
Gaston College
Certificate - Certified Nurses Assistant II
Carolinas College of Health Sciences
Certificate - Certified Nurses Assistant
Carolinas College of Health Sciences
High School Diploma -
Temecula Valley High School