Timothy Olson
San Diego,CA
Summary
Passionate educator with expertise in integrating technology to enhance training for first responders. Proven ability to evaluate and recommend products that align with user needs, ensuring optimal outcomes for public safety. Committed to leveraging experience to support improving first responder effectiveness and community impact.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Helicopter Rescue Medic
San Diego Fire-Rescue Department
San Diego, CA
07.2009 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls via helicopter in challenging environments, ensuring prompt access to services.
Provided advanced life support using specialized aircraft rescue techniques and limited resources.
Trained personnel on new equipment and established operational standards for innovative techniques.
Operated effectively in high-stress situations, balancing risk against potential gains. Utilize helicopter extraction from wilderness areas to provide transport to an appropriate medical facility. Respond to wild land fire suppression efforts to provide aerial recoreconnaissance and fire suppression.
Firefighter/Paramedic
San Diego Fire-Rescue Department
San Diego, CA
06.2005 - Current
- Respond as a team member to emeregency calls for service to provide fire suppression, advanced life support care, and hazard mitigation. Operate in various environments to ensure safety of crew and victims. Work collaboratively with the public in training and educational opportunities as well as fostering working relationships. Training of new paramedics and evaluation of their performances.
Education
Paramedicine
Palomar College
San Marcos, CA06-2002
Fallbrook Union High School
Fallbrook, CA06-2001
Fire Science
Palomar College
San Marcos, CASkills
- Advanced life support
- Helicopter operations
- Emergency response
- Hazard mitigation
- Fire suppression
- Medical training
- Risk assessment
- Equipment maintenance
- Critical thinking
- Emergency medicine
- Emergency treatment procedures
- Prehospital trauma life support
- Prehospital care
- Cardiac care
Timeline
Helicopter Rescue Medic
San Diego Fire-Rescue Department
07.2009 - Current
Firefighter/Paramedic
San Diego Fire-Rescue Department
06.2005 - Current
Paramedicine
Palomar College
Fallbrook Union High School
Fire Science
Palomar College
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