Ethan Richio
Powhatan
Summary
Dedicated Firefighter/Advanced EMT with expertise in structural firefighting and emergency scene management. Committed to delivering critical emergency care while ensuring team readiness and safety compliance.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter/Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
City Of Colonial Heights
Colonial Heights, VA
08.2024 - Current
- Administered emergency medical care to patients in critical conditions.
- Responded to emergency calls, providing timely and effective fire suppression and rescue services.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment and fire apparatus, ensuring operational readiness and safety compliance.
- Assisted in training new recruits on firefighting techniques, safety protocols, and equipment operation.
- Collaborated with team members during drills to enhance coordination and improve response strategies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Midlothian High School
Midlothian, VA07-2023
Fire Academy -
Crater Regional Fire Academy
Dinwiddie, VANREMT-A -
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA03-2026
Paramedic -
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA01-2027
Skills
- Structural firefighting
- Advanced Life Support
- Emergency response
- Scene management
- Leadership skills
- Stress resilience
Accomplishments
February, 2026 - Cleared BLS-AIC
Certification
NREMT-A, ALS-AIC
VDFP Firefighter I & II
VDFP HAZMAT Awareness and Operations
VDFP Emergency Vehicle Operators Course I, II, & III
VDFP Driver/Pump Operator
VDFP Passenger Vehicle Awareness, Operations, Technician
VDFP Heavy Vehicle Awareness, Operations, Technician
VDFP Surface and Flood Water Awareness, Operations, Technician
VDFP Emergency Building Shoring Systems
VDFP Rope Operations
VDFP Technical Rescue Awareness
VDFP Confined Space Awareness, Operations, Technician
HOT Training - Truck Fundamentals
HOT Training - Mayday
Timeline
Firefighter/Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
City Of Colonial Heights
08.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
Midlothian High School
Fire Academy -
Crater Regional Fire Academy
NREMT-A -
Virginia Commonwealth University
Paramedic -
Virginia Commonwealth University
Awards
10/17/2025 - Unit Citation - Successful Cardioversion
11/21/2025 - Unit Citation/Commendation - Life Save, Successful ROSC after Cardiac Arrest