Trent Deppermann
Colorado Springs
Summary
Dynamic Fire Medic with extensive experience at Aurora Fire Rescue as a Paramedic, skilled in advanced life support and trauma care. Proven ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations while coordinating efficient patient transport. Successfully trained recruits, enhancing team readiness and operational effectiveness in emergency medical services. Served a combat tour in Afghanistan in 2011 with the U.S. Army.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Medic
Aurora Fire Rescue
Aurora, CO
01.2015 - Current
- Administered advanced life support and emergency medical care in high-pressure situations.
- Coordinated with fire suppression teams to ensure efficient patient transport during emergencies.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients to determine critical care needs and treatment protocols.
- Trained new recruits on emergency response procedures and safety protocols, enhancing team readiness.
Combat Medic
Army
Colorado Springs, CO
02.2010 - 11.2018
- Administered emergency medical care in high-pressure combat environments.
- Coordinated and managed patient evacuation processes during tactical operations.
- Delivered training to soldiers on first aid techniques and trauma care protocols.
- Maintained and ensured readiness of medical equipment and supplies in field conditions.
- Developed protocols for triage and treatment of injuries under combat stress conditions.
- Mentored junior medics, fostering skills development and operational readiness within teams.
- Educated military personnel on first aid techniques and preventative medicine practices to reduce injury rates within the unit.
Education
Bachelors of Social Work - Social Work
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO05-2027
Associates of Fire Science - Fire Science
Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, CO05-2018
Skills
- Advanced life support
- Cardiac emergency response
- Trauma care techniques
- Emergency medical services
- Remaining calm in stressful situations
Accomplishments
Served in Afghanistan in 2011
Certification
- Paramedic
- ACLS
- BLS
- QPR Suicide Prevention Training
Timeline
Fire Medic
Aurora Fire Rescue
01.2015 - Current
Combat Medic
Army
02.2010 - 11.2018
Bachelors of Social Work - Social Work
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Associates of Fire Science - Fire Science
Pikes Peak Community College