Kevin Kok
Georgetown
Summary
A seasoned Firefighter Captain/Paramedic with extensive experience at Lexington Fayette Urban County Government, I excel in emergency response and team leadership. Demonstrated success in improving response times and fostering a culture of safety and continuous learning. Skilled in firefighting equipment operation and mentoring, my strategies have notably enhanced team efficiency and public safety.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter Captain/paramedic
Lexington Fayette Urban County Government
06.1974 - 01.2002
- Supervised daily station activities such as equipment checks, facility maintenance tasks, and fitness training routines among crew members.
- Mentored junior firefighters in their professional development, fostering a supportive learning environment within the team.
- Oversaw maintenance of equipment and apparatuses, ensuring readiness for emergency situations at all times.
- Developed incident action plans to effectively manage resources during complex emergencies.
- Improved emergency response times by developing and implementing efficient firefighting strategies and tactics.
- Ensured public safety by conducting building inspections, identifying hazards, and enforcing compliance with fire codes.
- Promoted community awareness of fire safety through participation in educational programs and events.
- Reduced property damage by directing effective salvage and overhaul procedures during fire incidents.
- Enhanced team performance through consistent training, evaluations, and feedback on fireground operations.
- Increased firefighter safety by implementing risk management principles into operational guidelines and decision-making processes.
- Coordinated pre-fire planning sessions to gather vital information about potential risks within the community or specific structures.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Preserved order and discipline among subordinates and gave assignments and instructions.
- Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
- Directed work of [Number] firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
- Supervised cleaning and maintenance of buildings, rooms and equipment.
- Assessed scenes, coordinated responses and communicated critical details to superiors through two-way radios.
- Oversaw scene operations and assigned firefighters to strategic locations.
- Inspected buildings to determine fire risk and advise owners on prevention methods.
- Assigned firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- 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.
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY05-1974
Skills
- Firefighting equipment operation
- Rope rescue techniques
- Fireground tactics
- Physical fitness maintenance
Timeline
Firefighter Captain/paramedic
Lexington Fayette Urban County Government
06.1974 - 01.2002
Bachelor of Science - Education
Eastern Kentucky University
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