Heath Hewson
Engineer/Paramedic at Rio Verde Fire District- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Paramedic
National Registry of Emergency Medical TechniciansAug, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Arizona Firefighter I & II
Arizona Fire Services Institute & AzCFSEMay, 2012- Oct, 2024 -
ICS-100, ICS-200, and ICS-700
Emergency Management Institute (EMI)/FEMADec, 2011- Oct, 2024 -
EMT-Basic
NREMTDec, 2011- Oct, 2024 -
CPR Pro/BLS for Healthcare Providers
American Safety & Health InstituteApr, 2013- Oct, 2024 -
Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT)
National Testing NetworkMay, 2013- Oct, 2024 -
EMT-Basic
Arizona Department of Health ServicesJan, 2012- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Rio Verde Fire District
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United States
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Public Safety
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1 - 100 Employee
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Engineer/Paramedic
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Sep 2022 - Present
I drive Fire Engines and still do all this too…Provide the highest advanced level of public safety customer service for the master planned community of Rio Verde, AZ. Use social media or the media in general as a launch pad to connect with our community in real-time, enhancing our communication and information disbursement. Protect lives and property through fire suppression, emergency medical and transportation services, disaster management, fire prevention and public education. Mitigate emergencies with a sense of urgency, work together as a team and coordinate with mutual agencies or other emergency first-responders accomplishing a common goal. Show less
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Firefighter/Paramedic
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Aug 2018 - Sep 2022
Provide the highest advanced level of public safety customer service for the master planned community of Rio Verde, AZ. Use social media or the media in general as a launch pad to connect with our community in real-time, enhancing our communication and information disbursement. Protect lives and property through fire suppression, emergency medical and transportation services, disaster management, fire prevention and public education. Mitigate emergencies with a sense of urgency, work together as a team and coordinate with mutual agencies or other emergency first-responders accomplishing a common goal. Show less
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Firefighter/EMT
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Aug 2014 - Aug 2018
Provide the highest basic level of public safety customer service for the community of Rio Verde. Protect lives and property through fire suppression, emergency medical and transportation services, disaster management, fire prevention and public education. Mitigate emergencies as a knowledgeable EMT with a sense of urgency while coordinating with fellow firefighters and emergency first-responders accomplishing a common goal.
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Mesa Community College
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Adjunct Faculty Instructor
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Dec 2022 - May 2023
EMT Adjunct Faculty - Instruct using didactic and dynamic means to EMT cohorts.
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Paramedic Skills Instructor
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Apr 2022 - Dec 2022
Teach various dynamic advanced life saving skills to Paramedic student cohorts.
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EMT Skills Instructor
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Aug 2020 - Apr 2022
Teach various dynamic basic life saving skills to EMT student cohorts.
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Rural/Metro Fire Department
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United States
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Public Safety
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100 - 200 Employee
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Firefighter
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Oct 2012 - Feb 2015
Provide public safety customer service for all areas of responsibility. Protect lives and property through fire suppression, emergency medical and transportation services, disaster management, fire prevention and public education. Mitigate emergencies with a sense of urgency while coordinating as a team with fellow firefighters/emergency personnel accomplishing a common goal. Provide public safety customer service for all areas of responsibility. Protect lives and property through fire suppression, emergency medical and transportation services, disaster management, fire prevention and public education. Mitigate emergencies with a sense of urgency while coordinating as a team with fellow firefighters/emergency personnel accomplishing a common goal.
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US Air Force Reserve
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United States
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Armed Forces
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1 - 100 Employee
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First-line Supervisor / Staff Sergeant / Vehicular Maintenance Craftsman
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Aug 2011 - Apr 2014
Continuing education and annual certification on skills including BLS (basic life support), SABC (self aid buddy care) initiating triage/giving emergency medical care in the field, and CBRNE (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives) involving treatment measures/protocols of personnel affected. Provide OJT (on-the-job training) to subordinates. Expedite maintenance procedures on a diverse vehicle fleet and ensure all safety precautions are adhered to. Always present a professional image both on and off duty. Finally, maintain a healthy lifestyle through regimented physical activity abiding by the Air Force's "Fit to Fight" program. Show less
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Emergency Department Technician
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Jun 2012 - May 2013
Perform assigned procedures including, but not limited to: electrocardiogram testing (EKG); phlebotomy; wound cleansing; initial, repeat and orthostatic vital sign measurements; application of monitor leads, specimen collection, suture removal, and transport stable telemetry or non-monitored patients to nursing units. Perform saline and ultrasound saline lock insertion; IV discontinuation and bladder (Foley) catheterization. Set up/prepare/assist with patient exams such as: lumbar punctures; sterile instrument/field prep, suturing lacerations, chest tube insertion, closed fracture reduction, gastric lavage, pelvic exams, restraint application, and CPR. Apply both pre-manufactured and plaster splints under physician direction. Perform point of care testing for blood glucose, hemoccult and gastroccult or other tests, and perform quality control checks on point of care equipment. Communicate to RN/Physician perceived reactions or changes to patients’ condition. Accurately chart information in the patient record. Work/coordinate with support staff such as: housekeeping, maintenance, biomedical engineering, and others to ensure proper equipment and a safe environment is maintained. Maintain levels of all stock supplies. Help with health unit coordination tasks and reception responsibilities as needed. Assist orienting/training of new ED Technicians. Perform all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provide all customers of Banner Health with excellent customer service by consistently demonstrating professional core and leadership values. Show less
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Arizona Contract Services
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United States
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Medical Practices
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Warehouse Associate / Parts Runner
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Jul 2011 - May 2013
Verify all inbound received shipments using an excel spreadsheet tracking system. Inventory stock and maintain adequate supplies for future forecast shipments. Prepare all outbound shipments using quality assurance procedures and timely delivery processes. Verify all inbound received shipments using an excel spreadsheet tracking system. Inventory stock and maintain adequate supplies for future forecast shipments. Prepare all outbound shipments using quality assurance procedures and timely delivery processes.
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United States Air Force
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Shop Supervisor / Staff Sergeant / Vehicular Maintenance Craftsman
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Apr 2004 - Aug 2011
Managed direct maintenance support to the USAF's mission operations implementing a safety is paramount attitude. While deployed to Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom for over six months, off duty time was spent working with hospital staff and leading a team of four transporters moving critically injured patients to/from the Medevac landing site into the emergency department, transporting stabilized patients to/from other areas of the hospital, obtaining basic vital signs and performing other basic functions as necessary. Supervise/instruct OJT up to 6 subordinates at any given time; managed various shop programs to include: Personnel accountability, hazmat, quality assurance, upgrade training, safety operations, tool crib accountability, and building custodial tasks. Preserve annual hands-on training and certification skills including BLS, SABC, and CBRNE. Handpicked to lead the squadron's fitness program as a PTL (physical training leader) instructing various exercises/activities to a group of more than 360 diverse colleagues. Pursue active roles in various community volunteer opportunities. Lastly, present a professional image on and off duty. Show less
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Universal Mailing Services
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Bulk Mail Delivery Driver
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Nov 2001 - Jan 2004
Operated various machines used for sort/pre-sort mail functions. Ensured proper USPS regulations adhered to. Part-time computer process manager on several custom address label operations. Load and deliver bulk mail to pre-determined USPS locations valley wide. Operated various machines used for sort/pre-sort mail functions. Ensured proper USPS regulations adhered to. Part-time computer process manager on several custom address label operations. Load and deliver bulk mail to pre-determined USPS locations valley wide.
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Education
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2017 - 2018
Mesa Community College
Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS, Certified Emergency Paramedic -
2011 - 2013
Mesa Community College
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Fire Science / EMT-B -
2009 - 2011
University of Maryland Global Campus
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2009 - 2011
Community College of the Air Force
Associate Applied Science, Vehicle Maintenance -
1997 - 1999
Red Mountain High School
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