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Tim Gemmel

Glen Ellyn,IL

Summary

I am proud to be a member of the Bolingbrook Fire Department, and am excited for the opportunity to challenge the 2024 promotional exam. Throughout my time at the BFD, I have worked to improve myself technically and personally, and am continuously striving to set the bar higher.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Firefighter/Paramedic

Bolingbrook Fire Department
Bolingbrook, IL
10.2017 - Current
  • Working with a team of members from the fire department responding to medical and fire emergencies.
  • Upgrade/Acting Officer
  • Assistant Water Rescue Team Leader
  • Radio Group Member
  • Gear Committee Member
  • 1403 Group Stoker
  • Paramedic Student Preceptor

Education

Bachelor of Science - Fire Administration

Columbia Southern University
07-2024

Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science

Columbia Southern University
07-2024

Associate of Applied Science - EMS

College of Dupage
06-2023

Certification

  • OSFM Company Fire Officer
  • OSFM Advanced Technician Firefighter
  • OSFM Fire Service Instructor I
  • OSFM Vehicle Machinery Operations
  • OSFM Fire Apparatus Engineer
  • OSFM Rope Operations
  • OSFM Surface Water Operations
  • ERDI Open Water Scuba Diver
  • ERDI Dry Suit Diver Technician
  • ERDI 1 Diver Technician
  • ERDI Full Face Mask Technician
  • ERDI Surface Ice Rescue Technician
  • Rescue 3 Advanced Swiftwater Rescue Technician

Awards

  • Unit Citations 2019 (1), 2020 (2), 2021, 2024 (2)
  • Chief's Letters 2018 (3), 2022
  • Award of Merit 2017
  • Certificate of Recognition 2023
  • Paramedic Preceptor of the Year 2023

Timeline

Firefighter/Paramedic

Bolingbrook Fire Department
10.2017 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Fire Administration

Columbia Southern University

Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science

Columbia Southern University

Associate of Applied Science - EMS

College of Dupage
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