Alan Fijalkowski

Proven talent for aligning organizational objectives with established emergency response paradigms to achieve the optimal patient outcomes while minimizing resource expenditures. Efficiency-focused leader known for making critical decisions in high-pressure environments, developing reciprocal trust with diverse populations, and quickly learning new concepts, techniques, and tools. Exceptionally dedicated professional with keen interpersonal and communication skills.

Paramedic at Maricopa Ambulance (2025-07 – Present)

• Provide interfacility critical care services to contracted hospital facilities within the state of Arizona.
• Provide timely pre-hospital care services to residents of cities/municipalities that are covered under a 911 aid agreement

Chief of Emergency Medical Services at Absarokee Rural Fire District (2024-08 – 2025-06)

• Developed and implemented strategic plans and policies that improved response times and enhanced overall patient care quality.
• Directed operations for emergency medical services across multiple districts, overseeing daily functions, call volume, and resource allocation to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Introduced innovative training programs, elevating the team's medical knowledge, technical skills, and response effectiveness, resulting in an increase in positive patient outcomes.
• Collaborated with local hospitals, law enforcement, and government agencies, fostering interdepartmental relationships to enhance community-wide emergency response coordination.
• Led incident command during major emergencies, ensuring smooth and coordinated responses to large-scale disasters and critical incidents.
• Evaluated and implemented new EMS technologies, including mobile data terminals and patient care reporting systems, increasing operational efficiency and data accuracy.
• Supervised and mentored senior EMS staff, cultivating a culture of leadership, accountability, and professional growth.
• Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations, including maintaining accreditation, certifications, and ensuring ongoing quality assurance and improvement initiatives.
• Operate in Paramedic and Critical Care provider capacity as needed.

Paramedic at Evergreen Fire and Rescue (2017-12 – 2024-07)

• Oversee the delivery of fast, efficient Advanced Life Support to the ill and injured utilizing all basic and advanced abilities and techniques, including the placement of peripheral, central/intra-osseous lines, esophageal obturator airways, endotracheal intubations, cardiac monitoring/EKG interpretations, defibrillation, and cardioversion.
• Identify medical emergencies and create reasonable and acceptable differential diagnoses.
• Execute critical physical examinations.
• Predict potentially life-threatening occurrences of non-cardiac emergencies and institute appropriate emergency therapy where essential for the preservation of life.
• Address the medical and emotional needs of any victim of acute illness or injury with the goal of reducing mortality.

Paramedic Adjunct Instructor at Arapahoe Community College (2019-12 – 2024-07)

• Appointed as the Lead Instructor for identified courses, cohorts, and programs.
• Facilitate instruction for all levels of EMS education, courses in the National EMS Education Standards framework, refresher education, and standardized specialty courses.
• Develop and present an appropriate amount of lecture content for each course, as mutually established with the Program Manager.
• Supervise skill labs and serve as a lab instructor as needed; provide hands-on assistance to demonstrate skills, techniques, and tool usage.
• Update records and files of courses, students, and programs to maintain accurate and up-to-date information.
• Coordinate periodic student progress evaluations and offer feedback and counseling on a regular basis.
• Anticipate and/or identify problems as they arise; devise strategies to mitigate gaps and eliminate conflict.
• Assess student progress in all 3 domains (cognitive, psychomotor, and affective) and provide tailored feedback.

Firefighter / Paramedic at Department of Defense (2014-08 – 2023-02)

• Implemented swift responses to fire alarms for all classes of fires, including those involving radioactive and/or hazardous materials, medical emergencies, rescue operations, and wildland fires.
• Determined the safety of fire ground conditions; positioned apparatus upon arrival at emergency scenes, taking into consideration pre-planned instructions and factors such as hydrant locations, exposure, wind direction, overhead power lines, terrain, and rescue equipment.
• Bridged communications continuously with other emergency service professionals, including direct team members and external parties.
• Delivered medical care to victims of on-site accidents and other emergencies involving injuries and illnesses.
• Performed comprehensive examinations of patients to determine the nature, extent, and seriousness of conditions and select the appropriate treatment; leveraged advanced knowledge of traumatic injury symptoms and treatments.
• Conducted operator maintenance on emergency vehicles, firefighting, and medical equipment as required.

Organ Placement Coordinator - Research at Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation (2012 – 2014)

Paramedic at Rural Metro Ambulance (2010 – 2012)

Advanced Weapons Instructor / Medic at Blackwater Worldwide/XE/Paravant (2008 – 2010)

Automatic Rifleman / CBRNE Specialist at United States Marine Corps (2000 – 2008)

Master of Public Health in Public Health – American Military University (2024)

Bachelor of Science in Public Health, Minor Concentration in Health and Wellness – American Military University (2017)