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Joseph Calcagno

Plainfield,IL

Summary

Highly motivated Firefighter/Paramedic, who has experience in firefighting, paramedicine, instructing, managing disciplinary issues, technical rescue, dive rescue, and contract negotiation.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Firefighter/Paramedic 1st Class

Lisle-Woodridge Fire District
03.2013 - Current
  • Participated as a field preceptor for paramedic students
  • Participated as a field preceptor for new candidates
  • Member of the Peer Fitness Team
  • Active member of the Technical Rescue Team
  • Active member of the Underwater Rescue and Recovery Team
  • Participated in the RIT under fire program, earning a Responder Intervention Team Rescue Certification

2nd Vice President

Local 2986
06.2017 - Current
  • Worked with Management, and Labor during disciplinary investigations
  • Negotiated multiple multi-year collective bargaining agreements between the Local and the District
  • Met every other month with the administration to identify and improve issues
  • Participated in the most recent Strategic Plan workshop with the Board of Trustees, Fire Chiefs, and Citizens

Paramedic Instructor

Edward Hospital
01.2018 - Current
  • Enhanced training outcomes by incorporating real-life scenarios and hands-on experiences into paramedic instruction.
  • Improved student success rates by implementing effective teaching strategies and utilizing diverse learning materials.
  • Developed comprehensive lesson plans for paramedic courses, ensuring alignment with national standards and state requirements.
  • Collaborated with fellow instructors to design innovative and engaging curricula, resulting in increased student satisfaction.

Union Steward

Local 2986
06.2015 - 06.2017
  • Improved labor relations by mediating disputes and promoting a supportive work environment.
  • Maintained compliance with union contracts through careful review and communication of relevant information to members.
  • Negotiated favorable agreements for union members by participating in collective bargaining sessions.
  • Enhanced member satisfaction by addressing grievances promptly and effectively.

Education

Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic - Fire Science

College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL
01.2011

Skills

  • IDPH Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic
  • IDPH Lead Instructor
  • Rope Technician
  • Collapse Technician
  • Confined Space Technician
  • Responder Intervention Team Rescue Technician
  • Trench Technician
  • ERDI-1 Public Safety Diver

Accomplishments

  • Company Citation (2014)
  • Company Citation(2016)
  • Village of Woodridge Employee of the year (2016)

Timeline

Paramedic Instructor

Edward Hospital
01.2018 - Current

2nd Vice President

Local 2986
06.2017 - Current

Union Steward

Local 2986
06.2015 - 06.2017

Firefighter/Paramedic 1st Class

Lisle-Woodridge Fire District
03.2013 - Current

Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic - Fire Science

College of DuPage

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