Senior Firefighter and Paramedic with 20+ Years Experience

Blaise Sciarra III

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Clearwater, Florida 33764

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Cellular: 727-***-****

SUMMARY PROFESSIONAL:

Seasoned firefighting professional with over 20 years of experience and a proven record of working effectively in emergencies. Highly proficient in all departmental policies, rules, regulations, and instructional materials related to firefighting and emergency medical response. Demonstrate exceptional mechanical aptitude in the operation and maintenance of firefighting and emergency response equipment and apparatus. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, the community, and other agencies.

EDUCATION:

June 2002 Division of Florida State Fire Marshall, June 12, 2002

December 2001 Pinellas County Fire Academy

December 2000 St. Petersburg College, Emergency Medical Services, Paramedic

June 1994 East Lake High School, June 9, 1994

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Retired

February 2025 to January 2026

2004- 2025 Pump Operations/Paramedic/Fire Fighter, City of Clearwater, Florida

Performed routine tests, inspections, and servicing on the assigned apparatus and equipment.

Operated pumps, generators, and other specialized tools.

Calculated pump discharge pressures by applying hydraulic principles related to water flow, friction, and friction loss. Identify fire department connections and alternative supply procedures.

Understand the operating principles of sprinkler systems and provide the correct water volume and pressure to support them

Used hand tools, recognize system problems, and correct any deficiencies according to policies and procedures.

Performed difficult firefighting, hazardous materials, emergency medical, and rescue operations in various venues, including overland, vehicles, structures, and confined spaces.

2001–2006 Paramedic, Sunstar, Largo, Florida

Maintained high-quality patient care by fulfilling medical responsibilities and following established policies and procedures.

Responded to emergency requests, examined patients, and reported on their condition. Provided basic and advanced life support, trauma care, and pediatric emergency services.

Performed patient assessments, airway management, cardiac care, and pharmacological interventions.

Utilized medical equipment like defibrillators, EKGs, oxygen, and IVs, as well as other necessary procedures and medications.

Prepared and submitted EMS forms according to state and federal standards.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES:

State of Florida, Paramedic certification since 2000

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification since 2000

Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification since 2000

International Life Support certification since 2014

Technical Rescue Team since 2016

Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) certification since 2016

Urban Search and Rescue Medical Team Specialist certification since 2018

Medical Team Specialist since 2018

CPR Instructor certification since 2021

Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC) certification since 2022

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)

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