Firefighter Ii/Paramedic
Led emergency medical technicians (EMTs) to save lives aboard an ambulance. Assessed vital signs of patients. Backboarded and splinted patients on scene and transported patients in ambulance units. Performed ECGs, started I.V. lines, administered emergency medications, and intubated patients on board a paramedic ambulance unit. Practiced emergency medical procedures when not responding to a call. Completed courses to become a certified emergency medical technician and charge emergency medical… Show more Led emergency medical technicians (EMTs) to save lives aboard an ambulance. Assessed vital signs of patients. Backboarded and splinted patients on scene and transported patients in ambulance units. Performed ECGs, started I.V. lines, administered emergency medications, and intubated patients on board a paramedic ambulance unit. Practiced emergency medical procedures when not responding to a call. Completed courses to become a certified emergency medical technician and charge emergency medical technician, and later became a charge paramedic and firefighter. Show less