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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Awards
Military Service
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Sarina Kissell

Yuma

Summary

Professional emergency response specialist with experience in fire suppression, rescue operations, and hazardous material handling. Strong focus on teamwork, ensuring safety, and achieving operational goals. Reliable and adaptable with skills in emergency medical response, incident command, and community education. Known for effective communication, physical stamina, and quick decision-making. With military experience that allows the quick delivery of critical decision making and adapting capabilities. Emergency response professional prepared for coordinating critical operations during crises. Extensive experience in managing emergency situations with focus on safety and efficiency. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability, consistently achieving results and ensuring seamless operations.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Public Information Officer

Rural Metro Fire
Yuma
02.2025 - Current
  • Monitored social media platforms for relevant conversations concerning the organization's brand or mission statement.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with media outlets to increase public awareness of department initiatives.
  • Evaluated existing communication systems to identify areas of improvement.
  • Organized press conferences and interviews with key stakeholders to provide information about department activities.
  • Managed website content related to department news and announcements.
  • Authored strategic press releases, interview talking points and media responses.
  • Maintained professionality and efficiency while working closely with leadership.

Firefighter

Rural Metro Fire Department
01.2024 - Current
  • Improved operational efficiency by helping maintain apparatuses, equipment, and facilities according to established standards.
  • Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
  • Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
  • Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.


Emergency Medical Technician

Rural Metro Fire Department
01.2023 - Current
  • Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
  • Ensured ongoing compliance with local, state, and federal regulations governing EMS through adherence to policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Ensured accurate documentation of patient information, assessment findings, interventions performed, and overall condition by completing detailed reports in compliance with legal requirements and industry standards.
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
  • Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.

Soldier

U.S. Army
09.2016 - 04.2022
  • Served as a forward observer working with artillery
  • Engaged in hands on combat medical training for combat life savers certification
  • Upheld high standards of professionalism both on-and off-duty representing the US military with honor at all times.
  • Deployed to Afghanistan in 2019 in support of Operation Freedom Sentinel
  • Medically retired in April of 2022
  • Ensured mission success with diligent planning, coordination, and execution of various tasks.

Emergency Medical Technician

Nowata Fire and EMS
04.2016 - 09.2016
  • Worked side by side a licensed paramedic on emergent and non emergent 911 calls
  • Maintained ambulance cleanliness, restocked and performed maintenance checks before and after every shift
  • Supported our community and participated in fundraisers to support the department

Education

Bachelor of Science - Fire Science And Emergency Management

Purdue University
Lafayette, IN
10-2025

Associate in Science (AS) - Health Science

Coffeyville Community College
Coffeyville, KS
05.2016

High school diploma -

Caney Valley High School
Caney, KS
05.2015

Skills

  • Technology management
  • Computer skills
  • HIPAA
  • Triage
  • EMT Experience
  • Military Experience
  • Employee Orientation
  • Medical Terminology
  • Patient Care
  • Hospital Experience
  • Electronic Reporting Systems
  • Team collaboration
  • Critical thinking
  • Critical Care Experience
  • Microsoft Office
  • Military operations
  • Radio communications
  • Customer service
  • Stress tolerance and resilience
  • Emergency scene management
  • Emergency response
  • Leadership and supervision
  • Community relations
  • Community education
  • Public education programs
  • Disaster management
  • Public speaking
  • Fire safety regulations

Certification

  • Secret Security Clearance (inactive)
  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) - American Heart Association.
  • National Incident Management System (NIMS) ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-700, and ICS-800 Certifications - Federal Emergency Management Agency.
  • Firefighter I Certification (FF I) - International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC).
  • Firefighter II Certification (FF II) - International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC).
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
  • Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations Certification
  • United States Army- Basic Leadership Course
  • FEMA Community Risk Reduction for Fire and Emergency Services
  • IS2200- Basic Emergency Operations Center
  • IS2000- National Preparedness Goal and System Overview
  • IS393- Introduction to Hazard Mitigation
  • IS1300- Introduction to Continuity of Operations
  • IS317- Introduction to Community Emergency Response Team (CERTs)
  • IS271- Anticipating Hazardous Weather and Community Risk
  • IS235- Emergency Planning
  • IS240- Leadership and Influence
  • IS241- Problem Solving and Decision Making
  • IS120- Introduction to Exercises

Languages

4

Awards

  • SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society, 10/22
  • National Society of Leadership and Success, 09/22

Military Service

United States Army, United States, Sergeant, 09/16-04/22

References

Fire Captain, Cody Rivera (928)-210-7592

Battalion Chief, Martin Mendez (928)-581-3226

Accomplishments

  • Emergency Medical Technician of the year (2023,2024)
  • Military Awards (Army Commendation Medal with "C" device, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal x2, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with campaign star, and Non-Commissioned Officer stripe.

Timeline

Public Information Officer

Rural Metro Fire
02.2025 - Current

Firefighter

Rural Metro Fire Department
01.2024 - Current

Emergency Medical Technician

Rural Metro Fire Department
01.2023 - Current

Soldier

U.S. Army
09.2016 - 04.2022

Emergency Medical Technician

Nowata Fire and EMS
04.2016 - 09.2016

Bachelor of Science - Fire Science And Emergency Management

Purdue University

Associate in Science (AS) - Health Science

Coffeyville Community College

High school diploma -

Caney Valley High School

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