Summary
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John Heald

Greenfield

Summary

Experienced Lieutenant Firefighter/Paramedic skilled in incident command, emergency response, and fire suppression. Led safety compliance initiatives and team training to enhance emergency operations and safety standards. Proven leader in high-pressure environments, effectively managing teams during critical incidents.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Lieutenant FF/Paramedic

Sugar Creek Township Fire Department
New Palestine
09.2017 - Current
  • Directed personnel during emergency fire incidents and rescue operations.

Oversaw daily operations at station, ensuring smooth workflow.

  • Disseminated critical information to crew as needed for effective response.
  • Provided clear and decisive leadership by rapidly assessing and responding to changing field conditions.

Firefighter/Paramedic

City of Fishers Fire Department
Fishers
01.2001 - 09.2017
  • Coordinated firefighting efforts in response to emergency calls during critical situations.
  • Conducted fire prevention inspections, identifying safety hazards to mitigate risks.
  • Operated firefighting equipment, ensuring tools remained in optimal condition.
  • Collaborated with team members on rescue operations and fire suppression activities.
  • Communicated effectively with crew members in high-pressure environments.
  • Maintained required physical fitness through continuous training for demanding tasks.

Firefighter/Paramedic

Greenfield Fire Department
Greenfield
01.1998 - 01.2001
  • Responded to emergency calls and coordinated firefighting efforts.
  • Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants, and fire extinguishers.
  • Operated firefighting equipment and maintained tools in optimal condition.
  • Cleaned, serviced, and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.

Education

St. Vincent Paramedic Program
Indianapolis, IN
06-1999

High School Diploma -

Ben Davis High School
Indianapolis, IN
05-1984

Skills

  • Advanced life support
  • Emergency response
  • Fire suppression
  • Incident command
  • Equipment operation
  • Safety compliance
  • Firefighter training

Accomplishments

  • 1995 Rookie of the Year for the Greenfield Fire Department
  • 2003 Emergency Medical Technician of the Year for the Fishers Fire Department
  • 2018 Emergency Medical Technician of the Year for the Sugar Creek Township Fire Department
  • 2021 Paramedic of the Year for the Pendleton Emergency Ambulance

Timeline

Lieutenant FF/Paramedic

Sugar Creek Township Fire Department
09.2017 - Current

Firefighter/Paramedic

City of Fishers Fire Department
01.2001 - 09.2017

Firefighter/Paramedic

Greenfield Fire Department
01.1998 - 01.2001

St. Vincent Paramedic Program

High School Diploma -

Ben Davis High School
John Heald