Tyler Chitanavong
Emporia,KS
Summary
Experienced Firefighter/Advanced EMT with 6 years in emergency services and hazardous materials operations. Skilled in fire apparatus operation, fire suppression tactics, emergency medical care, and calm decision-making during high-pressure incidents.
Overview
3
3
Languages
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter/Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Emporia Fire Department
Emporia, KS
09.2020 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls for Emporia Fire Department across city neighborhoods.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
- Conducted fire suppression, rescue, and ventilation during active incident scenes.
- Laid hose lines while operating nozzles, pumps, hydrants, and fire extinguishers to effectively combat fire incidents.
- Provided emergency medical care and patient support at incident locations.
- Operated fire apparatus and maintained readiness for station assignments.
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Cleaned, serviced, and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Analyzed situations to swiftly implement appropriate actions based on surroundings and circumstances.
- Educated community members on fire prevention and safety to enhance public awareness and preparedness.
Hazardous Waste Technician
Lyon County Hazardous Waste Department
Emporia, KS
04.2014 - 08.2020
- Inspected hazardous waste at Lyon County collection site for safe acceptance.
- Sorted chemicals, batteries, paints, and oils to ensure compliance with county disposal procedures and safety standards.
- Labeled, packaged, and stored waste containers for transport and compliance.
- Guided residents through hazardous waste drop-off procedures at collection site. with household hazardous waste drop-off guidance and instructions.
- Monitored safety equipment, PPE, and spill supplies in waste handling areas.
- Maintained storage areas, work surfaces, and vehicle loading zones to uphold safety protocols and minimize risk.
- Conducted emergency scene risk analysis to determine boundaries, proper personal protective equipment, mitigation, clean up and packaging protocols.
- Performed daily inspections of hazardous waste storage containers to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Provided guidance on proper labeling techniques for containers holding hazardous materials.
Education
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Flint Hills Techincal College
Emporia, KS05-2023
Emergency Medical Technician
Flint Hills Technical College
Emporia, KS04-2020
Power Plant Technology
Flint Hills Technical College
Emporia12-2014
Skills
- Fire apparatus operation
- Fire suppression tactics
- Emergency medical care
- Hazardous materials response
- Pump and hose operations
- Incident scene assessment
- Public education
- Safety inspections
- Emergency response procedures
- Medical response
- Building construction
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Laos
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Firefighter/Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Emporia Fire Department
09.2020 - Current
Hazardous Waste Technician
Lyon County Hazardous Waste Department
04.2014 - 08.2020
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Flint Hills Techincal College
Emergency Medical Technician
Flint Hills Technical College
Power Plant Technology
Flint Hills Technical College