Zachary Lawrence
Firefighter Paramedic
Edmond,Oklahoma
Summary
Paramedic and First responder with over 15 years of experience in multiple Emergency Medical Service modalities and companies.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Lieutenant
Oklahoma City Fire Department
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
08.2008 - Current
- Supervisors: Major George Hiersche
- Planned, scheduled and supervised work of 3 to 6 subordinates.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Operated pumping engine to direct water pressure in hose and nozzle for most efficient operation.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Removed individuals from dangerous situations and offered emergency assistance for minor and critical concerns.
- Directed evacuations during fires and emergencies to avoid fatalities, injuries and panic.
- Assisted with safety audits and tracking of chemical and waste inventories.
- Inspected buildings for pre-fire plans, fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances.
- Trained fire personnel in safe and proper operation and maintenance of fire department apparatus and vehicles.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Carried hose bundle of approximately 50 to 70 pounds to upper floors of businesses, apartments and hotels during emergencies.
- Responded to confined space incidents, EMS and hazardous material incidents.
- Set up and operated master streams and aerial ladder pipes.
- Stabilized and lifted patients with backboard and cot.
- Carried, placed and extended ladders in training and in emergencies.
- Notified fire dispatchers to detail difficulties encountered, request additional firefighters and obtain emergency supplies.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds and stations for proper order and condition on daily basis.
- Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
- Compiled and maintained variety of departmental documentation, including log books, run reports and training records.
- Preserved order and discipline among subordinates and gave assignments and instructions.
- Supervised cleaning and maintenance of buildings, rooms, and equipment.
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
Tactical Paramedic OCPD SWAT Team
Oklahoma City Fire Dept
Oklahoma City, OK
07.2017 - Current
- Work under the supervision of OCPD Tactical commanders to provide Team medical support and patient care in officer or suspect down scenarios.
- Participate in monthly training with Tactical Team officers in areas of weapons control, non lethal ordinates, assault tactics ect.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
Hazmat Technician
Oklahoma City Fire Department
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City
08.2008 - Current
- Handled emergency spills and environmental cleanup requests with organized approach.
- Cleaned up biohazards and industrial waste by carefully following optimal safety protocols.
- Removed soil, debris and other materials from spill sites and placed in appropriate containers.
- Managed disposal of non-hazardous and special waste materials such as expire medications.
- Operated power tools, industrial cleaning equipment and sprayers to remove harmful substances from surfaces.
- Monitored contaminated area to determine scope of hazard and progress of cleaning efforts against targets.
- Prepared incident reports detailing personnel, location and results of each call.
- Contained dangerous materials on site by building structures or walls to restrict access prior to removal processes.
EMS Officer
Oklahoma City Fire Department
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2008 - Current
- NREMT – Paramedic - Licensed in 2006- Current.
- Responded to emergency and non-emergency calls relayed from dispatcher or supervisor.
- Acted as Liaison between Oklahoma City Fire Department and multiple state and federal agencies such as the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and United States Drug Enforcement Agency in matters of controlled substance security and distribution.
- Current status as a Narcotic Distribution Officer for Oklahoma City Fire Department.
- Research, development, and implementation of department wide continuing education plans for eight hundred plus member department.
- Development and implementation of joint training with Oklahoma City Fire Department's Active Shooter response program in conjunction with Oklahoma City Police Department.
- Assisted with quality assurance investigations of field patient care reports including cardiac arrests.
- Served as American Heart Association Training Center Coordinator for Oklahoma City Fire department.
- Coordinated and delivered public education for citizen Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation.
- Audited monthly Medical control board meetings governing the greater metropolitan area.
- Set up Large site rehab and medical monitoring of fire suppression personnel on large scale incidents.
Adjunct Instructor
Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
03.2017 - Current
- Clinical Instructor involving patient care for paramedic students in local area hospitals.
- Lab instruction for multiple levels of provider in realms such as critical care, medication administration, and cardiac arrest procedures and care.
- Adjunct Basic Emergency Medical Technician instructor.
- Used lectures, discussions and demonstrations to increase learning and classroom success.
- Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
- Examined and graded assignments and assessments to report grades to appropriate personnel.
Instructor
Response Group International
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
05.2011 - 05.2015
- Response International Group Supervisors: Major Tommy Curry and Major Dewayne Torres
- Responsible for instruction and specialist training in areas of rope rescue, structural collapse, confined space rescue techniques as well as field trauma medicine.
- Serving as live site safety officer and supervisor.
- Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support program coordinator
- Operating heavy equipment such as cranes, Sky Track, and Excavator during training and rigging operations.
Paramedic
Lindsay EMS
Lindsay, Oklahoma
08.2006 - 07.2011
- City of Lindsay Emergency Medical Service Supervisor: Paramedic/ service Director Anthony Adams
- Responded to rural emergency 911 calls Responsible for completing state run forms and detailed documentation of critical care events Medical helicopter evacuation, landing zone set up and transfer of care.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
- Set up secured landing Zones for medical helicopter units.
- Initiated medical helicopter utilization and packaging of critically ill or injured patients.
First Aid and CPR
YMCA
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
05.2011 - 01.2015
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Compiled, administered and graded examinations to evaluate and record student comprehension levels.
- Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as pharmacology, mental health nursing and community health care practices.
- Strived to continuously update course strategies and content based on current trends and technological advancements in healthcare.
- Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.
- Directly cared for patients at least 216 hours each month to maintain currency on clinical techniques.
EMT-Intermediate
Midwest EMS
Midwest City, Oklahoma
01.2005 - 06.2007
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
- Facilitated preparation and training for mass-casualty occurrences to minimize loss of life and maximize patient recovery.
- Responded to over 10-12 daily emergency calls to provide quick and compassionate medical assistance and care for patients.
Paramedic
Emstat
Norman, OK
08.2007 - 08.2008
Education
Associate of Science - Applied Science - Municipal Fire Protection
Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OK 07.2003 - 05.2006
American Heart Association
08.2008 - Current
No Degree - Tactical Medicine
Odin Medical
Tulsa, OK 04.2017 - 04.2017
Certificate Computer Aided Drafting and Design - Computer Aided Drafting And Design
Francis Tuttle Vocational School
01.2001 - 01.2002
Skills
Medical History Collection
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Tactical Paramedic OCPD SWAT Team
Oklahoma City Fire Dept
07.2017 - Current
No Degree - Tactical Medicine
Odin Medical
04.2017 - 04.2017
Adjunct Instructor
Oklahoma State University
03.2017 - Current
Instructor
Response Group International
05.2011 - 05.2015
First Aid and CPR
YMCA
05.2011 - 01.2015
Hazmat Technician
Oklahoma City Fire Department
08.2008 - Current
EMS Officer
Oklahoma City Fire Department
08.2008 - Current
American Heart Association
08.2008 - Current
Lieutenant
Oklahoma City Fire Department
08.2008 - Current
Paramedic
Emstat
08.2007 - 08.2008
Paramedic
Lindsay EMS
08.2006 - 07.2011
EMT-Intermediate
Midwest EMS
01.2005 - 06.2007
Associate of Science - Applied Science - Municipal Fire Protection
Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City
07.2003 - 05.2006
Certificate Computer Aided Drafting and Design - Computer Aided Drafting And Design
Francis Tuttle Vocational School
01.2001 - 01.2002
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