Summary
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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Cody Strachan

Tiline

Summary

Paramedic with 9 years of experience in civilian EMS, military medical support, and flight medicine. Skilled in trauma care, patient stabilization, and CASEVAC/MEDEVAC operations. Known for calm, decisive action under pressure and adaptability in high-risk, resource-limited environments. Ready to support security or humanitarian missions globally.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Emergency Response Team Medic

GardaWorld Federal Services
05.2025 - Current
  • Delivered emergency medical care and trauma stabilization to personnel in high-risk environments, including managing injuries from accidents, blasts, and medical emergencies in a volatile security setting.
  • Provided Medical and security support for U.S Department of State operations, Foreign Diplomatic personnel and NATO partner forces, ensuring readiness and response in coordination with multination teams.
  • Coordinated with security and operations teams to execute rapid medical responses and evacuations (CASEVAC/MEDEVAC), ensuring patient safety and maintaining operational continuity during critical situations.

Paramedic

Hopkinsville Fire Dpt.
07.2023 - 07.2025
  • Delivered high-quality Advanced Life Support
    (ALS) care in a fast-paced, high call volume system, responding to diverse medical and trauma emergencies with speed and precision.
  • Performed advanced airway management, cardiac monitoring, medication administration, and rapid patient assessment to stabilize critical patients en route to definitive care.
  • Adapted to fluctuating shift demands as a PRN provider, consistently integrating into dynamic EMS teams while maintaining clinical excellence and operational readiness.

Critical Care Flight Paramedic (SSG, E-6)

U.S Army
09.2022 - 03.2025
  • Executed advanced critical care and trauma interventions during rotary-wing medical evacuations (MEDEVAC) in complex scenarios and austere environments.
  • Performed in-flight patient stabilization using ventilators, monitors, and other advanced equipment; ensured safe and rapid transport of critically ill or injured patient.
  • Certified in Helicopter underwater Egress (Dunker), Field sanitation, and HAZMAT operations, enhancing mission safety , and operational readiness and compliance with regulatory standards.

Combat Medic (SGT, E-5)

U.S Army
08.2018 - 09.2022
  • Supervised and mentored a team of 5 soldiers, coordinating medical evacuations and ensuring effective patient transport under field conditions, adhering to operational and safety standards.
  • Managed patient triage, stabilization, and evacuation procedures as the Evacuation NCO, ensuring rapid and accurate deployment of medical resources during critical missions utilizing TCCC.
  • Provided comprehensive medical care as both a line medic in field operations and a clinic medic in garrison, delivering emergency care, routine health assessments, and preventive medicine to soldiers and their families.

Paramedic

American Medical Response
02.2017 - 08.2018
  • Delivered high-quality emergency medical care in a fast-paced, high call volume environment, responding to 911 calls involving trauma, medical, and psychiatric emergencies.
  • Performed ALS interventions including airway management, cardiac monitoring, IV therapy, and medication administration during both emergency scenes and interfacility transports.
  • Ensured continuity of care through accurate patient assessments, effective communication with hospital staff, and adherence to local protocols and EMS best practices.


EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)

American Medical Response
10.2016 - 02.2017
  • Responded to high-priority 911 emergency calls in a fast-paced urban setting, providing rapid medical assessments, stabilization, and transport of patients to appropriate facilities.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary emergency response teams to deliver efficient, life-saving care while navigating complex city environments and managing diverse patient needs.

Education

Bachelor's - Emergency Services and Firefighter science, Minor in Aviation

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Fort Campbell, KY
09.2025

Paramedicine - undefined

University of Columbia
Columbia, MO
04.2016

Emergency Medical Technician - undefined

St. Charles Adult & Community Education
Saint Charles, MO
05.2014

High School Diploma -

Pullman HS
Pullman, WA
01.2012

Skills

  • Advanced Life Support (ALS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Emergency Medical Procedures
  • Patient transport and stabilization
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Critical Care Transport
  • Air Ambulance Operations (MEDEVAC)
  • Team Collaboration
  • Combat Medicine (TCCC)

Certification

  • EMT-P - Paramedic
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support
  • BLS - Basic Life Support
  • TECC - Tactical Emergency Casualty Care


Timeline

Emergency Response Team Medic

GardaWorld Federal Services
05.2025 - Current

Paramedic

Hopkinsville Fire Dpt.
07.2023 - 07.2025

Critical Care Flight Paramedic (SSG, E-6)

U.S Army
09.2022 - 03.2025

Combat Medic (SGT, E-5)

U.S Army
08.2018 - 09.2022

Paramedic

American Medical Response
02.2017 - 08.2018

EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)

American Medical Response
10.2016 - 02.2017

Paramedicine - undefined

University of Columbia

Emergency Medical Technician - undefined

St. Charles Adult & Community Education

Bachelor's - Emergency Services and Firefighter science, Minor in Aviation

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

High School Diploma -

Pullman HS
Cody Strachan