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Christopher Harrell

Rock Springs

Summary

Results-driven professional with strong leadership skills in emergency services. Experienced in strategic training and operational management. Committed to fostering community relations and ensuring effective emergency response operations. I have over 27 years experience in the fire and emergency service profession.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Paramedic/Firefighter

Dawson County Fire and Emergency Services
Dawsonville, GA
03.2025 - Current

Responded to emergency calls and executed firefighting and medical interventions as part of C-shift team at Dawson County Station 6.

Paramedic/Firefighter

City of Ellijay Fire Department
Ellijay, GA
03.2025 - Current

Emergency response operations as firefighter and paramedic on shift for City of Ellijay. Provided advanced life support services on Rescue 15 while supporting operations on Engine 15 and Quint 15. Fostered community relations through public engagement initiatives.

Captain

Gilmer County Fire and Emergency Services
Ellijay, GA
04.2017 - 02.2025

Achieved effective management of C-shift operations, enhancing team performance through strategic training and scheduling of personnel. Strengthened community relations by actively participating in public outreach initiatives. Transitioned to battalion position during leadership absences to maintain operational continuity.

Education

Certification - Critical Care Paramedic

Medical College of Georgia
Augusta, GA
06-2014

Associate of Science - Chemical Process Technology

San Jacinto College
Pasadena, Texas, TX
01-1993

Skills

  • - Fire Officer II
  • - Instructor I
  • - Hazmat Tech
  • - AOP/AOPL
  • - Critical Care Paramedic/ CCEMT-P
  • - BLS/ACLS/PALS AHA Instructor

Timeline

Paramedic/Firefighter

Dawson County Fire and Emergency Services
03.2025 - Current

Paramedic/Firefighter

City of Ellijay Fire Department
03.2025 - Current

Captain

Gilmer County Fire and Emergency Services
04.2017 - 02.2025

Certification - Critical Care Paramedic

Medical College of Georgia

Associate of Science - Chemical Process Technology

San Jacinto College
Christopher Harrell