Blake Allen
Gasquet
Summary
Dynamic Emergency Medical Technician with Cal-Ore Life Flight, skilled in critical decision-making, basic life support, Hazmat, Fire, and emergency rope rescue techniques. Proven ability to adapt in high-pressure situations while ensuring patient safety and comfort. Experienced in wildlife conservation and habitat management, demonstrating strong collaboration and problem-solving skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
Cal-Ore Life Flight
12.2024 - Current
- Provided emergency medical care to patients on scene and during transport, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of medical equipment and supplies in vehicles.
- Supported advanced life support (ALS) procedures under supervision of paramedics.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information, assessment findings, interventions performed, and overall condition by completing detailed reports in compliance with legal requirements and industry standards.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
Habitat & Wildlife Specialist
Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Conducted wildlife surveys to assess population health and habitat conditions.
- Developed management plans for species conservation and ecosystem restoration initiatives.
- Collaborated with tribal members to integrate traditional ecological knowledge into wildlife practices.
- Implemented monitoring programs to track wildlife movement and behavior patterns.
- Supported Tribal Food Sovereignty initiative by field dressing/butchering Roosevelt Elk and Deer that was later distributed to tribal citizens and elders.
- Started and maintained native plant nurseries in several locations on the reservation.
Laborer
College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Operated lifting equipment to safely transport and dispose of unwanted items.
- Assisted team in loading and unloading furniture, ensuring proper handling techniques were followed.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas to promote safety and efficiency during operations.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline moving processes and enhance customer satisfaction.
Education
High School Diploma -
Del Norte High
Crescent City, CASkills
- Basic life support
- CPR and first aid
- Critical decision-making skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Hazmat first responder operations (FRO) certification
- Rope rescue techniques (Technician level certification) & Wildland Firefighter 2 certification to serve wildland deployment contracts on a REMS (Rapid Extrication Module Support) team for search and rescue of injured and down wildland firefighters from the fireline
Certification
- EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician
- Rope Rescue Technician
- Hazmat FRO level responder
- Wildland Firefighter type 2
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician
Cal-Ore Life Flight
12.2024 - Current
Habitat & Wildlife Specialist
Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation
01.2023 - 12.2024
Laborer
College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving
06.2022 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
Del Norte High
Cal-Ore Life Flight "Team Player" Award of 2025.
There were 5 awards given out between all employees of Cal-Ore life flight including management, flight crew, pilots, line service, ground ambulance staff, aircraft maintenance and more. Of these 5 awards: Safety Star, Culture Champion, Mentoring Excellence, Employee of the year, and Team Player of the year, I was awarded team player at the 2025 annual christmas party Cal-Ore holds every winter.