Kaitlin Kent

While assigned to Station 10 became a member of the Special Operations Team, and began to further knowledge of all Special ops equipment and procedures. Initially was transferred to the station assigned to the engine company and was later moved to Tower 10, where am currently assigned and have been cleared as a back up tower driver.

Achievements:

• Hazmat Tech
• Fire Dynamics
• Conducting Safe Live Fire Training Evolutions
• Rescue Swimmer
• Rope Rescue Technician

• IAFF Peer Support training conference.
• 2015 World Congress on International Critical Incident Stress conference.
• Assisted Naval District Washington, Frederick County MD, and also our own here in Howard County during line of duty deaths.
• B shift Peer Support team lead
• Assisted in the development and review process of the upcoming Peer Support General Order

• Create and lead workouts for Trainees.
• Lead CPAT mentorship.
• Create workout plans for mpeers throughout the fire department.
• Lead workouts with the Fire Chief.
• Become a behavior change specialist in 2023.
• In 2024 Begin developing a Nutrition Program with BOSH
• Demonstrated how to carry out various routines and exercises.
• Monitored peers progress and modified programs.

• Obtained MICRB certification in 2022
• Lead instructor for 3 Emergency Vehicle Operator Classes
• Lead instructor for an academy class MFRI Fire 2 program

Assisted teaching practical evolutions in many additional academy classes such as:

• Rescue Tech Site Ops
• EMT
• Rescue Tech VME
• Swift Water Awareness
• HAZMAT Awareness
• Assisted in the creation and implementation of the Driver Remediation Process
• Created the interactive virtual academy program for a review of the requirements for daily checks of apparatus
• Assisted in the development of the current HVO manual for back up drivers

Achievements while at station 9:

• Instructor I
• Instructor II
• Aerial Apparatus driver/operator
• Pump Operator
• Back up driver courses completed

• Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
• Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
• Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
• Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
• Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
• Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing procedure rooms and sterilizing instruments.
• Boosted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and promptly addressing needs during visits.
• Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.

Initially assigned to Fire Station 11 out of the academy, was the first in my recruit class to complete rookie book.

• Later in 2017, reassigned to Station 11 achievements included:
• Tanker driver
• ROV operator
• Swift water Tech
• Trench Rescue Tech

• Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, blood sugar levels, and administered medications.
• Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
• Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.