Willie Frank
2195 Kalama River Rd, Kalama,WA
Summary
I am an experienced career Firefighter/Paramedic, with a foundation from Clark County. I have been fortunate to work in every setting from our Cascade Mountains, downtown Portland, to the ocean beaches. I am a passionate EMS provider, who is grateful to serve families throughout Washington. As a new father, I am seeking a position closer to home where my family and I are placing roots.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Career FF/Paramedic
Ocean Shores Fire Department
08.2017 - Current
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
EMT-IV Tech
North Country EMS
05.2009 - 06.2016
- Worked autonomously in remote/rural settings requiring extended patient care times
- Performed advanced rescue operations including water rescue and rope operations
Firefighter/EMT-Intermediate
Clark County Fire Distric 13
04.2009 - 06.2016
- Due to limited resources, frequently placed in command positions.
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
Firefighter Intern/EMT-Basic
Clark County Fire Distric 3
07.2008 - 06.2014
Firefighter/EMT-Intermediate
Clark County Fire/Rescue
07.2009 - 12.2010
Volunteer Firefighter/EMT
Pierce County Fire District 8
06.2007 - 06.2008
- Gained experience in firefighting while attending EMT school and fire academy.
Education
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
Oregon Institute of Technology/OHSU
Portland, OR09-2016
Firefighter I Certification -
Pierce County Basic Firefighter Academy
Tacoma, WA11-2007
EMT Basic
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WA03-2004
Skills
- Professional with strong foundation in firefighting operations
- Skilled in advanced life support, patient stabilization, and emergency response protocols
- Adept at rapid assessment and intervention
- Proven track record in high-pressure situations
- Effective communicator
- Works well in team settings
- Comfortable taking lead
- Recognized as firefighter of the year in 2011
Certification
Washington State / National Registered EMT-P
Washington State EMS Evaluator
Washington State Firefighter I / II
Washington State Fire Instructor I
Washington Sate Hazardous Material Operations
AHA ACLS
AHA PALS
AHA CPR/HCP
Timeline
Career FF/Paramedic
Ocean Shores Fire Department
08.2017 - Current
Firefighter/EMT-Intermediate
Clark County Fire/Rescue
07.2009 - 12.2010
EMT-IV Tech
North Country EMS
05.2009 - 06.2016
Firefighter/EMT-Intermediate
Clark County Fire Distric 13
04.2009 - 06.2016
Firefighter Intern/EMT-Basic
Clark County Fire Distric 3
07.2008 - 06.2014
Volunteer Firefighter/EMT
Pierce County Fire District 8
06.2007 - 06.2008
Washington State / National Registered EMT-P
Washington State EMS Evaluator
Washington State Firefighter I / II
Washington State Fire Instructor I
Washington Sate Hazardous Material Operations
AHA ACLS
AHA PALS
AHA CPR/HCP
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
Oregon Institute of Technology/OHSU
Firefighter I Certification -
Pierce County Basic Firefighter Academy
EMT Basic
Tacoma Community College
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