1. DARRICK HOLLAND
7472 Portbury Park Ln | Johns Creek, GA | 30024 | (847)-815-9508| darrickholland1@gmail.com
EMS FIRST RESPONDER | PARAMEDIC
Dedicated and experienced EMS Paramedic offering 12+ years of experience in assessment, treatment and transport of adult and
pediatric patients experiencing medical and trauma emergencies. Previous experience as a licensed firefighter across 5 state
departments; characterized as an individual who is well-equipped to operate all firefighting and rescue vehicle apparatus for
prolonged periods of time. Active member of Gwinnet County’s Technical Search and Rescue Team; responsible for
securing hazardous locations and protecting civilians. Highly praised for contributing to educational advancements in
both the Gwinnett County Paramedic Program and the Gwinnett County Fire Training Academy; initiated a 100% pass rate
on EMT and AEMT as well as the NREMT Computer Based Paramedic and NREMT Practical Paramedic Practical exams for
every graduate.
TECHNICAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
• GA Licensed EMS Instructor
• Recruit, Evaluate and instruct New Hires
• Administer ALS and BLS care
• Develop New Course Materials
• Patient Assessment
• Acting Lieutenant
• Search & Rescue Operations
• AHA ACLS, BLS and PALS Instructor
• Firefighting
• Field Training Specialist
• Operate Aerial Apparatus
• Perform Inspections
• HAZMAT Technician
• Execute Daily Reports
• Engineer/ Driver
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EMS Instructor PRN | Grady Health Systems, EMS Training and Operations | Atlanta, GA Sept. 2013 – Present
• Oversee daily operations and implement the core values of Grady Health Systems; ensure that all policies, regulations and
procedures adhere to the Grady EMS Academy Code of Conduct and National standards.
• Coordinate with the Program Director to develop and execute structured lesson plans for EMT, AEMT and Paramedic programs;
act as Lead Instructor to coordinate and deliver scheduled educational lessons to students in Grady’s CAAHEP accredited
Paramedic program.
• Faculty member for the Educational Advisory Committee; responsible for reviewing the outcomes of student work placements
or curriculums in order to enhance the learning conditions for future students.
• Provide skills instruction to students in both the Grady Health Systems Accelerated Program and the regular EMT, AEMT and
CAAHEP accredited Paramedic program; assist clinical coordinator in directing clinical aspects of the program including ALS
and BLS training and provide evaluation reports on students in a clinical setting.
• Maintain a high degree of clinical competence and attentiveness while employing emergency training skills to new students
and new recruits; supervise and ensure proper techniques are being administered to ensure students achieve the best results.
Driver Engineer/Paramedic | Gwinnett County Fire Department | Gwinnet County, GA Mar. 2014 – Present
• Operate fire engine and rescue vehicle apparatus, aerial apparatus and pump and hose, ambulance and ancillary emergency
medical equipment in support of firefighting and search and rescue operations; determine when to utilize the best and most
efficient firefighting procedures.
• Assume the duties of Lieutenant during an absence; handle PR requests, provide MED unit and engine supervision, file EMS
reports, ensure all County policy and procedures are adhered to by co-workers and lead missions and take control of the scene
of all calls for emergencies.
• Retain solid working relationships with police officers from within the County and other municipalities as well as S.W.A.T
medics, RN’s, physicians, EMT’s and other paramedics.

2. DARRICK HOLLAND (847)-815-9508 | drezqmn@gmail.com
• Administer drugs in emergency situations through a full range of drug routes while taking into account patient weight, medical
history, allergies and reactions and potential interactions with other drugs; initiate BLS and ALS level care to patients in crisis or
in need of medical assistance; assess patient in trauma and medical emergencies by stabilizing and administering treatments
including CPR, ACLS and PALS.
• Field Training Specialist providing critical feedback and evaluation through written reports on new firefighters and Paramedics.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONT.
Training Officer | Gwinnett County Fire Department | Gwinnett County, GA Mar. 2012 – Present
• Implement new teaching strategies and design curriculum for students in recruit classes and professional continuing
education courses; focus on EMT, AEMT and paramedic training in accordance with the National EMS Education
Standards in Gwinnett County’s CAAHEP accredited Paramedic Program.
• Organize mock emergency training drills including fire and medical emergencies, extreme weather scenarios and life
safety threats to prepare new recruits for real emergency situations.
• Provided course instruction as adjunct faculty at the Gwinnett County Fire Academy and taught several courses including
AMLS, ITLS, PALS, ACLS and BLS.
• Serve as a HAZMAT Technician and member of Gwinnett County’s Technical Rescue Team; deal with 6 disciplines including
high and low angle, trench collapse, tunnel rescue, hazardous materials, confined space and structural collapse.
Firefighter/Paramedic l Gwinnett County Fire Department l Gwinnett County, GA Nov. 2007 – Mar. 2014
Clinical Instructor | Orlando Regional Healthcare | Orlando, FL Aug. 2006 – Nov. 2007
Firefighter/Paramedic | Orange County Fire Rescue Department | Winter Park, FL Feb. 2006 – Nov. 2007
Firefighter/Paramedic | Waukegan Fire Department | Waukegan, IL Aug. 2003 – Jan.
2006
Firefighter/Paramedic | Palatine Fire Department | Palatine, IL Sept. 2002 – Aug. 2003
Firefighter/Paramedic | Beach Park Fire Department, Beach Park, IL Jan. 2001 – Sept. 2002
LICENSES AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Firefighter I, II (NPQ, Georgia, Florida, Illinois) • HAZMAT Awareness & Operations (NPQ, Georgia, Florida, Illinois)
HAZMAT Technician (Georgia, NPQ) • Fire Instructor I, II (Georgia, NPQ) • Rope Rescue Technician(NPQ, Georgia)
Licensed Paramedic (Georgia) • Gwinnett County Technical Rescue Technician • EVOC • Fire Apparatus Engineer
Certified Structural Fire Control Instructor (Georgia) • GA Dept. of Aging Services Adult Crimes Tactics Specialist
Juvenile Fire-setter Intervention Specialist (Illinois) • Licensed EMS Level III Instructor (Georgia #277)
Registered National Registry Paramedic (M0974378)• Instructor Certifications in ITLS, BLS/ACLS/PALS, PHTLS
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES
ICS-100 and ICS-200 – Incident Command System Introduction/ICSfor Single Resources
IS-700 – National Incident Management System
IS-800 – An Introduction: National Response Framework,
IS-801 – IS-814 – Emergency Support Functions
IS-1900 – National Disaster Medical System Federal Coordinating Center Operations
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
Distinguished Service Citation Award for Successful Course Initiation (3x), Gwinnet County Fire Department
CARES Award for Life-Saving Performance of Duty (3x), Gwinnett County Fire Department

3. DARRICK HOLLAND (847)-815-9508 | drezqmn@gmail.com
• Selected by the National Registry of EMTs to sit on the National Paramedic Item Writing Committee to convene and
develop test items for the current NREMT Paramedic Exam and selected also to sit on NREMT DIF Panel.
• Successfully lobbied with GA State office of EMS Director and Deputy Director for a change in policy regionally that was
quickly implemented state-wide to benefit the entire state of Georgia EMS education programs.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering | University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI 1994 –
1999