WILLIAM BURNS
Wimauma
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong work ethic, consistently striving for excellence in every task. Extensive experience as a firefighter, paramedic, and dispatcher has fostered a commitment to continuous learning and skill enhancement. Exceptional listening abilities and attention to detail ensure effective execution of all responsibilities. Seeking an opportunity that promotes personal and professional growth while contributing positively to the team and community.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PARAMEDIC
MEASE DUNEDIN HOSPITAL
Dunedin, FL
07.2017 - Current
- Responsible for providing medical care, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention to patients
- Coordination of care for medical and behavioral health clients
- Preforming clinical skills (IVs, EKGs, wound care, splinting, bedside care)
LIEUTENANT
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY FIRE RESCUE
Tampa, FL
03.2013 - 11.2025
- Responsible for serving the citizens of Hillsborough County when dispatched to a medical or fire call
- Conducts interviews and utilizes assessments tools to assess emotional, functional, and/or psychological conditions.
- Providing training and guidance to those placed under my supervision.
- Providing the best care possible to all those I encounter.
- Supervised emergency response operations, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and efficient resource allocation.
STATUS SYSTEM CONTROLLER-EMT
SUNSTAR PARAMEDICS
Largo, FL
11.2008 - 05.2019
- Receiving request for emergency and non-emergency ambulance responses via telephone and radio.
- Effectively prioritize complex problems quickly and respond appropriately in a crisis.
- Determining appropriate response modes via Medical Priority Dispatch.
- Entering dispatch information into the CAD system.
- Selecting and dispatching the appropriate unit(s) to emergency calls.
- Maintaining accurate System Status Control by relocating units to post locations as designated by the System Status Plan.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - PUBLIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL12.2021
Bachelor of Science - PUBLIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL12.2021
Associate of Science - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL12-2017
Skills
- Advanced computer proficiency
- Fast adaptation to new concepts
- Strong mathematical skills
- Self-motivated professional
- Maintains composure under pressure
Certification
- Pediatric Advance Life Support
- Advance Cardiac Life Support
- CPR
Timeline
PARAMEDIC
MEASE DUNEDIN HOSPITAL
07.2017 - Current
LIEUTENANT
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY FIRE RESCUE
03.2013 - 11.2025
STATUS SYSTEM CONTROLLER-EMT
SUNSTAR PARAMEDICS
11.2008 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Applied Science - PUBLIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
St. Petersburg College
Bachelor of Science - PUBLIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
St. Petersburg College
Associate of Science - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Hillsborough Community College