Jim Mergenthaler
Firefighter Paramedic @Orange County Fire Rescue Svc
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Firefighter Paramedic @Orange County Fire Rescue Svc
Paramedic preceptor/instructor responsible for the training and testing of student paramedics both in the field and leading training scenarios. • Extensive knowledge on building construction, identification of different types, materials, and plans review. • Safety training in high voltage scenarios involving power lines, generators, transformers, and lightning strikes. • Advanced training in active shooter drills and scenarios in cooperation with local SWAT teams. • Experienced with utilization of the Emergency Response Guidebook, both in familiarization and identification of hazards and response protocols. • Passionate about protecting lives and property through dedicated service performing firefighting, first-responder, emergency-medical and fire-prevention duties. • Lead medic responding to calls to provide efficient and immediate emergency care to the critically ill and injured, and to transport the patient to a medical facility. • Manage and delegate team responsibilities on scene while maintaining patient and crew safety, providing accurate and detailed reports following each incident/transport. • Assisted in conducting residential, commercial, and industrial inspections to identify potential fire hazards and to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws, codes and ordinances.• Participating in activities and operations in response to natural disasters, major accidents, incidents involving hazardous materials, and other emergency situations.• Preparing periodic accurate reports regarding activities and functions of the department as assigned including those related to reporting medical service provisions.• Experienced working with various classes of foam to extinguish structural, vehicle, or fuel fires. • Experienced with various extrication tools and techniques used for access to or extraction of victims from vehicle entrapment or structures from building collapse.
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Firefighter/Paramedic @ Orange County Fire Rescue Svc | Fire Safety, Fire Protection
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