Joseph (Paul) Hedrick
Castle Hayne
Summary
Dynamic Battalion Chief at Pender EMS and Fire, adept in incident command and operational efficiency. Spearheaded training programs that enhanced team readiness and compliance, while expertly managing staff scheduling. Delivered advanced life support under pressure, ensuring optimal patient care during emergencies. Proven leader in high-stakes environments, fostering collaboration and safety.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Battalion Chief
Pender EMS and Fire
06.2009 - 12.2025
- Led incident command operations during emergencies, ensuring efficient resource deployment and safety protocols.
- Developed and executed training programs for firefighters, fostering skill enhancement and operational readiness.
- Implemented operational policy changes that improved departmental efficiency and compliance with safety regulations.
- Led emergency response operations during high-pressure incidents, ensuring effective coordination among teams.
- Developed scheduling and coordination of shift staffing levels, changes and activities.
- Managed scheduling and personnel matters for the paramedic team to maintain optimal staffing levels at all times.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - EMS Management
Davidson County Community College
NCBachelor of Science - Emergency Medical Services Administration
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL04-2025
Skills
- Incident command
- Operational efficiency
- Fire suppression
- Emergency communications
- Staff scheduling and management
- Disaster preparedness
- Emergency medical treatment
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Advanced life support
- Direct patient care
- Medical equipment operation
- Documentation and reporting
Certification
- ACLS
- CPR
- PALS
- National Registry Paramedic
- NC Paramedic
- Part 107 Small Uas Recurrent Part 61 Pilots
- NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800
- Tactical Medic
- Firefighter
- Driver/Operator
- Wildland Firefighter
- Fire Officer 1
- Fire Instructor 1
- Blue Card
Timeline
Battalion Chief
Pender EMS and Fire
06.2009 - 12.2025
Associate of Applied Science - EMS Management
Davidson County Community College
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Medical Services Administration
Columbia Southern University