Christopher Dorsey
Leicester,NC
Summary
I am currently a Captain/Paramedic with 28 years of experience and extensive training in emergency response operations. Committed to building and leading efforts of talented Firefighters and Paramedics to perform and maintain their skills to serve the community.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
EMS Assistant Supervisor
Buncombe County
09.2014 - Current
- Managed daily tasks, delegating responsibilities effectively to optimize team resources and meet deadlines.
- Apply strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Submit documentation and reports to upper management.
- Work with management team to implement proper division of responsibilities.
- Coordinated with day shift supervisor to balance staffing as workloads change.
- Actively participate in continuous improvement efforts aimed at optimizing operational efficiency across all aspects of day-to-day business functions.
Captain/Paramedic
Reems Creek Fire Dept
08.2005 - Current
- Performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Responded to dispatched emergency assignments quickly and safely.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at the scene.
- Interpreted limited histories and used physical examinations to identify potential underlying critical issues.
- Monitored patients for changes, and reviewed and revised plans accordingly.
- Inspected the vehicle, medical supplies and equipment during down time.
- Demonstrated high standards of performance, including teamwork, communication and compassion.
- Kept vehicles ready for emergencies by cleaning them and keeping medical supplies stocked.
Captain
Woodfin Fire Department
07.2004 - 08.2014
- Performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Responded to dispatched emergency assignments quickly and safely.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at the scene.
- Inspected the vehicle, medical supplies and equipment during down time.
- Kept vehicles ready for emergencies by cleaning them and keeping medical supplies stocked.
- Demonstrated high standards of performance, including teamwork, communication and compassion.
Education
FF2, Paramedic, USAR, TR, Ems Officer1, - EMERGENCY SERVICES
AB Tech
Asheville, NCHigh School Diploma - undefined
Erwin High School
1999
Skills
- Firefighting operations
- Incident Command
- Emergency Management
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Rescue Operations
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Crew Leadership
- Decision-Making
Timeline
EMS Assistant Supervisor
Buncombe County
09.2014 - Current
Captain/Paramedic
Reems Creek Fire Dept
08.2005 - Current
Captain
Woodfin Fire Department
07.2004 - 08.2014
FF2, Paramedic, USAR, TR, Ems Officer1, - EMERGENCY SERVICES
AB Tech
High School Diploma - undefined
Erwin High School
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