RYAN GOUDZWAARD
Saint Anne
Summary
Dynamic Firefighter Paramedic with Manteno Community Fire Protection District, skilled in fire suppression and emergency medical services. Proven leader with strong critical thinking and exceptional communication abilities, adept at coordinating with teams and agencies to achieve successful outcomes in high-pressure situations. Committed to safety and excellence in all endeavors.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter Paramedic
Manteno Community Fire Protection District
Manteno
07.2009 - Current
- Participated and led in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics, rescue scenarios, hazardous materials, and emergency medical situations.
- Responded to any and all emergency situations
- Direct personnel as Senior Firefighter and act up Lieutenant.
- Direct supervision of crew members at secondary station.
- Develop and maintain business pre-plans
- Conduct safety inspections
- Perform routine vehicle and station maintenance.
- Work as a team to accomplish day to day goals and critical emergency objectives
- Work with other agencies, civilians, and co-workers to achieve positive outcomes in a vast array of situations.
Code Enforcement Officer
Kankakee City Municipal
Kankakee
07.2007 - 06.2008
- Collaborated with other departments within the city government to resolve code enforcement issues in a timely manner.
- Performed property maintenance inspections
- Performed code compliance inspections
Education
Paramedic - Emergency Medicine
Kankakee Community College
Kankakee, Illinois05-2009
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, ILSkills
- Fire suppression
- Emergency medical services
- Hazardous materials response
- Safety inspections
- Understanding of building plans as relevant to pre-planning businesses
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Years of building experience through various remodels and assisting in building 12 homes in Mexico
- Able to prioritize heavy work load
- Meets deadlines with ample time remaining
- Adjusts to changing situations easily
- Functions independently or as a team
- Great communication skills
- Great customer service skills
- Computer skills
Affiliations
- Volunteers at church
- Participates in short-term missions work
- Father of 5 children, husband to 1 wife (almost 20 years)
- Child of God
- Avid outdoorsman
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Firefighter Paramedic
Manteno Community Fire Protection District
07.2009 - Current
Code Enforcement Officer
Kankakee City Municipal
07.2007 - 06.2008
Paramedic - Emergency Medicine
Kankakee Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science
Prairie State College