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Firefighter / EMT Resume Example

A strong firefighter / emt resume gets the recruiter to the point in seconds. This example follows the structure hiring managers actually scan — headline first, quantifiable wins next, credentials last — and you can copy it in one click.

What recruiters look for

Certification stack up top (FF I/II, EMT, HazMat)
Call volume and unit type
Coursework toward officer signals ambition
Instructor certifications are big pluses

Frequently asked questions

Paramedic worth pursuing?

Yes — dual-role FF/Paramedic commands premium pay in most departments.

Include military service?

Absolutely — dedicated section, before civilian FD experience.

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Sam Torres, EMT-B

Firefighter · Suppression & EMS

sam@example.com+1 555 000 0100Miami, FL

Summary

Firefighter and EMT-B with 5 years on an urban FD. Certified in Firefighter II, HazMat Ops, and Vehicle Extrication.

Experience

Firefighter / EMT · Miami-Dade Fire Rescue

2021 — Present · Miami, FL

Respond to 2,400+ fire, EMS, and rescue calls annually on a busy urban engine.
Completed Fire Officer I coursework in 2024 — targeting Lieutenant promotion.
Instructor for department CPR and first-aid recertification classes.

Education

Miami Dade College · AS, Fire Science

2016 — 2020 · Miami, FL

Skills

Firefighter IIEMT-BHazMat OperationsVehicle extricationLive fire trainingSCBABilingual English/Spanish

Languages

English (Native)

Certifications

Firefighter II · Florida Bureau of Fire Standards

2020

EMT-B · NREMT

2019