Provide advanced procedures (i.e. endotracheal intubation, nasal intubation, etc.) to maintain patients' airway during resuscitative measures. Serve as a fully trained member of a firefighting crew, engaged in the protection of life and property. Perform patient assessment and interventions to include circulatory assessment; application of c-spine precautions, hare traction splints, and cardiac monitoring. Direct fire and emergency medical personnel in responding to medical emergencies to provide care for the sick and injured. Perform CPR and management of obstructed airways to include performing advanced airway techniques. Prioritize treatments and transport for patients having multiple problems and employing a variety of established emergency medical techniques, methods, and equipment. Ensure that the patient is transported to the appropriate medical facility based on patient care needs. Perform maintenance tasks on firefighting and EMS apparatus, equipment, and facilities. Perform fire extinguisher inspections. Perform and/or direct as an acting Captain duties in response to; structural, brush and forest fires, medical emergencies, hazardous material incidents, and aircraft and vehicle emergencies.

Calvert Advanced Life Support is a 100% volunteer advanced life support organization that serves Calvert County, Maryland. The department responds to over 4600 ALS calls per year. I have been exposed to a variety of administrative and operational duties as the Chief. I managed a group of 12 officers ranging from Assistant Chief to Sergeants, managed a $521,000 operational budget, and worked with a membership of 119. I have served in the positions of Deputy Chief and Assistant Chief, overseeing the organizations training and operations divisions. This afforded me the opportunity to design and teach training programs that assisted in the organization’s mission of providing a professional and competent volunteer service. I worked closely with the county's medical director to ensure that the EMS system in the county is meeting customer expectations and state recommendations, protocols, and mandates.

As the second in command for a labor organization representing an average of 200 members working for the Department of Navy in the Washington, DC region I support our membership in the enforcement of our collective bargaining agreement. I also conduct record keeping for the organization to include the finances. Work on budget proposals and execute purchasing that supports the mission of the organization.

As a contract paramedic I was 1 of 13 paramedics that serve St. Marys County Advanced Life Support by providing 911 ALS services to the county.This includes inspecting and stocking ALS chase units, providing emergency care, and supporting the department as needed.

As a contract paramedic I am 1 of 8 paramedics that serve St. Marys County Advanced Life Support by providing 911 ALS services to the county.This includes inspecting and stocking ALS chase units, providing emergency care, and supporting the department as needed.

I serve as a fully trained member of a firefighting crew, engaged in the protection of life and property. Perform patient assessment and interventions to include circulatory assessment; application of anti-shock trousers and cardiac monitoring. Direct fire and emergency medical personnel in responding to medical emergencies to provide care for the sick and injured. Perform CPR and management of obstructed airways to include performing advanced airway techniques. Prioritize treatments and transport for patients having multiple problems and employing a variety of established emergency medical techniques, methods, and equipment. Ensure that the patient is transported to the appropriate medical facility based on patient care needs. Perform maintenance tasks on firefighting and EMS apparatus, equipment, and facilities. Perform fire inspections, maintenance, and testing of extinguishing systems and portable extinguishers. Perform duties in response to; structural, brush and forest fires, medical emergencies, hazardous material incidents, and aircraft and vehicle emergencies.

This opportunity has provided me with experience in developing lesson plans and establishing evaluation procedures for classroom labs. I currently teach Introduction to EMT Practice, Special Considerations II, and EMS Systems and Management classes.

The NIH Fire Department responds to an average of 4000 calls for service every year, and is one of the primary emergency response assets that service the 300 acre campus which consists of over 3500 lab facilities, a clinical research center, and a variety of construction types. My duties include the operation of 3 pieces of fire apparatus that include a engine, quint and a hazmat unit as well as perform in the capacity of any of the positions on the units. I also provide patient care on a BLS transport unit making treatment and transport decisions based on the needs of the patient. In the absents of a officer I have stepped up as an acting captain and ensured that tasks were completed in a safe and efficient manner while maintaining crew integrity. In these cases I am also usually responsible for documenting information about the incident in the station reporting system which maintains records for future use. I currently am involved in managing the EMS program for the department which has afforded me the opportunity to recently serve as the representative for the National Medical Response Team’s Pandemic Flu Response Committee. I also work to track the fire hose data for the department to ensure that it is tested and accounted for within the station.

During my tenure I was responsible for providing conflict resolution in labor management issues when requested by a union member. I worked with a committee to update the Local’s bylaws and develop its first financial plan. Convinced the membership to join the Professional Firefighter of Maryland and attended many events sponsored by the organization to improve working conditions of firefighters throughout the state. I successfully led our negotiating team to ratify its first Collective Bargaining Agreement in over 2 decades.

Served as a fully trained member of a firefighting crew, engaged in the protection of life and property. I was a driver operator and acting officer of the following companies; engine, tanker, heavy rescue, and ambulance. Perform patient assessment and interventions to include circulatory assessment; application of hare traction splints and cardiac monitoring. Direct fire and emergency medical personnel in responding to medical emergencies to provide care for the sick and injured. Perform CPR and management of obstructed airways to include performing advanced airway techniques. Prioritize treatments and transport for patients having multiple problems and employing a variety of established emergency medical techniques, methods, and equipment. Ensure that the patient is transported to the appropriate medical facility based on patient care needs. Perform maintenance tasks on firefighting and EMS apparatus, equipment, and facilities. Perform duties in response to; structural, brush and forest fires, medical emergencies, hazardous material incidents, and vehicle emergencies.

Served as a fully trained member of a firefighting crew, engaged in the protection of life and property. Perform patient assessment and interventions to include circulatory and respiratory assessments. Direct fire and emergency medical personnel in responding to medical emergencies to provide care for the sick and injured. Perform CPR and management of obstructed airways to include performed basic airway techniques. Prioritize treatments and transport for patients having multiple problems and employing a variety of established emergency medical techniques, methods, and equipment. Ensure that the patient is transported to the appropriate medical facility based on patient care needs. Perform maintenance tasks on firefighting and EMS apparatus, equipment, and facilities. Perform duties in response to; structural, brush and forest fires, medical emergencies, hazardous material incidents, and vehicle emergencies.

Served as a fully trained member of an EMS and water rescue crew, engaged in the protection of life, property, and the environment. Performed patient assessment and interventions to include circulatory and respiratory assessments. Directed fire and emergency medical personnel in responding to medical emergencies to provide care for the sick and injured. Perform CPR and management of obstructed airways to include performed basic airway techniques. Prioritize treatments and transport for patients having multiple problems and employing a variety of established emergency medical techniques, methods, and equipment. Ensure that the patient is transported to the appropriate medical facility based on patient care needs. Perform maintenance tasks on EMS and water rescue apparatus, equipment, and facilities. Performed duties in response to; medical emergencies, hazardous material incidents, water related emergencies and vehicle emergencies.