Joe Winkie
Cary
Summary
Consummate firefighting professional and leader with more than 18 years of experience elevating emergency response functions across diverse stations. Effective in working with law enforcement and healthcare professionals in proper handling of dangerous situations. Skillful in driving efforts of up to 10 firefighters, ensuring efficiency and safety.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lieutenant/Paramedic
McHenry Township Fire Protection District
06.2022 - Current
- Answered emergency situations and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation.
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
- Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety.
- Participated in fire and life safety inspections of commercial and residential properties and checked operating condition of hydrants.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents and other emergency situations.
- Member of MABAS 4/5 Water Rescue Team
Station Chief/Staff Sergeant
US Army
09.2006 - Current
- Oversaw station efforts to continuously deliver timely and quality responses in areas of fire, medical and public safety administration.
- Prepared records and reports of company responses to fires or other emergencies.
- Managed staffing, recruitment, interviewing and selection of potential team members in alignment with station needs.
- Preserved order and discipline among 6 subordinates.
- Responded to fire and emergency alarms and evaluated emergency to direct company operations.
Firefighter/Paramedic
Leyden Fire Protection District
10.2013 - 06.2022
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Answered emergency situations and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation.
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Paramedic
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, ILSome College (No Degree) - Fire Science
Luis F Garland Fire Academy
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science
Illinois Fire Service Institute
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science
NIPSTA Public Safety Academy
Skills
- Medical Response
- Fire Suppression Tactics
- Ladder Truck Operation
- Emergency Response
- Specialized Water Response
Education and Training
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Certification
Swift Water 1/2
Watercraft Technician
Surface Water Operations
Company Fire Officer
Advanced Technician Firefighter
Rope Ops(Pending Test)
Hazardous Materials Operations
IDPH EMT-P
Timeline
Lieutenant/Paramedic
McHenry Township Fire Protection District
06.2022 - Current
Firefighter/Paramedic
Leyden Fire Protection District
10.2013 - 06.2022
Station Chief/Staff Sergeant
US Army
09.2006 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science
Luis F Garland Fire Academy
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science
Illinois Fire Service Institute
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science
NIPSTA Public Safety Academy
Swift Water 1/2
Watercraft Technician
Surface Water Operations
Company Fire Officer
Advanced Technician Firefighter
Rope Ops(Pending Test)
Hazardous Materials Operations
IDPH EMT-P
Some College (No Degree) - Paramedic
William Rainey Harper College
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