Austin Rhodes
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Fast-thinking first-responder with 11 years of experience. Known for efficiency and accuracy in stressful situations with excellent decision-making skills and attention to detail. Dedicated to comprehensive and compassionate public safety.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
Yankton County
06.2025 - Current
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
Firefighter/EMT
State of South Dakota
07.2022 - 06.2025
- Emergency Response
- Fire prevention and education
- Basic life support
- Equipment operation and maintenance
- NFPA 1500 Program Manager
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
Deputy Sheriff
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
02.2020 - 07.2022
- Crisis Management
- Accident Investigations
- Public Relations
- Civil Services
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
Assistant Chief of Training
South Dakota Air National Guard
03.2014 - Current
- Training Program Development
- Training Implementation
- Instructor Evaluation
- Budget Management
- Liaison and Collaboration
- Trainee Evaluation
Education
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
School of EMS
Tyler, TX12-2025
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL12-2025
Bachelors - General Studies
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD01.2024
Skills
- Emergency Scene Leadership
- BLS Prehospital Care
- Critical Decision Making
- Report Writing
- Team-Oriented
- Radio Communication
- Confident with High-Stress
- Knowledge of ICS
- Emergency Vehicle Operations
- Accident response
Certification
- South Dakota EMT-B License
- NREMT Certification
- CPR/BLS
- ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician
Yankton County
06.2025 - Current
Firefighter/EMT
State of South Dakota
07.2022 - 06.2025
Deputy Sheriff
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
02.2020 - 07.2022
Assistant Chief of Training
South Dakota Air National Guard
03.2014 - Current
Associate of Science - Paramedicine
School of EMS
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Community College of The Air Force
Bachelors - General Studies
University of South Dakota
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