Scott Koppelman
Goochland
Summary
My Mission: I serve for the purpose of the betterment of all of those around me.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FIRE LIEUTENANT
CITY OF RICHMOND FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
01.2018 - Current
- Promoted to Lieutenant 2022-09-24
- Company officer in charge of 4 firefighters
- Promoted to DPO (Promoted Driver/Operator) 2021-11
- Field Training Instructor (FTI)
- Apparatus Committee Member
- Technical Rescue Team Member
- Richmond Engine Operator Program (REOP) Mentor, Instructor/DPO Instructor
- Covid-19 Vaccinator
Firefighter/Paramedic
CITY OF WILLIAMSBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT
01.2016 - 09.2018
- Provide fire suppression as a firefighter assigned to an Engine or Truck company
- Drive and operate aerial apparatus, pumper apparatus, and ambulances
- Provide advanced life support as a PEMS ALS provider and as an AIC on an ambulance and an ALS engine company
EMT-B, NJ EMS Task Force Member
MCCABE AMBULANCE CITY OF BAYONNE EMS
05.2012 - 01.2016
- Responded promptly to emergency calls, providing critical care to patients in high-pressure situations.
Volunteer Firefighter (Captain)
RANDOLPH TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT
01.2007 - 01.2016
- Responded to emergency calls with rapid deployment and effective team coordination.
- Conducted fire suppression and rescue operations during high-pressure situations.
EMT-B
ATLANTIC AMBULANCE CORPORATION
07.2009 - 05.2012
- Administered emergency medical care during transport, ensuring patient stability and comfort.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Fire Administration
Columbia Southern University
08.2024
Nationally Registered Paramedic - Paramedicine
Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ12-2014
Skills
Apparatus Committee Member
Technical Rescue Team Member
Field Training Instructor
REOP Mentor
State DPO Instructor
Paramedic
Certification
Leadership:
Fire Officer 1 Virginia Fire Officers Academy 2023-1
Fire Officer 2 Metro Richmond Leadership Academy
Fire Officer 3 FDSOA Safety Officer
NFA Safety Officer NFA Leadership 1
CPSE Accreditation Communicating with Children
Instructor:
Instructor 1 DPO Train the Trainer
Instructor 2 REOP Mentor/Test Evaluator
Technical Rescue:
Intro to Tech Rescue Confined Space 1
Rope 1 Confined Space 2
Rope 2 Emergency Building Shoring
Trench 1 Vehicle Rescue 1
Trench 2 Vehicle Rescue 2 (Heavy Vehicle)
Basic Skills:
Smithfield Truck Company School
Wide Area Search
Strategy and Tactics for Initial Company Operations
Driver Operator Aerial
Driver Operator Pumper
Mayday Technician
ICS:
ICS 100 ICS 400
ICS 200 O-305
ICS 300 ICS 700
IS 800
Timeline
FIRE LIEUTENANT
CITY OF RICHMOND FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
01.2018 - Current
Firefighter/Paramedic
CITY OF WILLIAMSBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT
01.2016 - 09.2018
EMT-B, NJ EMS Task Force Member
MCCABE AMBULANCE CITY OF BAYONNE EMS
05.2012 - 01.2016
EMT-B
ATLANTIC AMBULANCE CORPORATION
07.2009 - 05.2012
Volunteer Firefighter (Captain)
RANDOLPH TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT
01.2007 - 01.2016
Bachelor's Degree - Fire Administration
Columbia Southern University
Nationally Registered Paramedic - Paramedicine
Ocean County College