Thomas Zoblisien
Newport,NC
Summary
Dynamic Firefighter EMT with Broad and Gales Creek FD, skilled in structural firefighting and medical response. Demonstrated resilience and stress tolerance while enhancing patient outcomes through effective triage and emergency care. Committed to maintaining equipment readiness and compliance with safety regulations, ensuring optimal response in high-pressure situations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter EMT
Broad and Gales Creek FD
Newport, NC
12.2022 - 07.2025
- Assists in fire suppression and rescue operations under supervision.
- Participates in training exercises to learn firefighting techniques and safety protocols.
- Maintains firefighting equipment, ensuring readiness for emergency response.
- Observes experienced firefighters to understand operational procedures and best practices.
- Administered emergency medical care to patients in critical situations.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient transport.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient conditions during shifts.
- Maintained and inspected medical equipment for operational readiness.
- Educated patients and families on post-incident care and procedures.
- Assisted in training new EMTs on protocols and safety measures.
- Responded rapidly to emergency calls, demonstrating strong decision-making skills.
- Participated in community outreach programs to promote health awareness initiatives.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
- Continuously improved skills through regular training sessions, workshops, conferences, and staying up-to-date on industry best practices.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Maintained a safe environment for all involved parties by adhering to strict safety measures during emergency situations.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information, assessment findings, interventions performed, and overall condition by completing detailed reports in compliance with legal requirements and industry standards.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Enhanced equipment readiness by rigorously inspecting, maintaining, and restocking ambulance supplies and tools as needed.
- Ensured ongoing compliance with local, state, and federal regulations governing EMS through adherence to policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
Education
No Degree - Chemical Engineering
Butler County Community College
Butler, PASkills
- Structural firefighting
- First aid certified
- Fire safety
- Stress tolerance and resilience
Timeline
Firefighter EMT
Broad and Gales Creek FD
12.2022 - 07.2025
No Degree - Chemical Engineering
Butler County Community College