Christopher Wieneke
Victoria
Summary
Enthusiastic First Responder eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Offering 8 years of experience in committing myself to serving my community in healthcare and more recently, firefighting. Motivated to learn, grow and excel further in public safety by serving my community.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Advisor
Victoria Shipyards
10.2023 - Current
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting thorough inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Improved employee awareness of safety protocols through regular training sessions and workshops.
- Managed incident investigations for timely resolution and prevention of future occurrences.
- Developed comprehensive safety policies, resulting in a safer work environment for all employees.
POC Firefighter
Central Saanich Fire Department
01.2022 - 03.2024
- Operated structural Engines, Tender, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Deployment to Wildfires (Fort St. John and Burns Lake 2023)
- Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
- Responded to confined space incidents, EMS and hazardous material incidents.
- Directed evacuations during fires and emergencies to avoid fatalities, injuries and panic.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
Educator, Fire Prevention and Code Safety
Island Health
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Schedules and performs routine fire prevention and protection inspections in accordance with Regulations and Accreditation Canada standards and procedures
- Liaises with fire officials regarding fire safety related matters as per departmental guidelines
- Completes and administers fire safety plans for the Health Authority; records, maintains and analyzes fire safety
statistical data, utilizing a computer and Microsoft Office Suite applications including MS Outlook, MS Word, MS
Excel and department-specific programs to create and complete related work documents - Schedules and delivers fire safety lectures and evacuation drills involving all levels of Island Health staff
- Conducts fire investigations of behalf of Island Health.
Supervisor, Protection Services
Island health
03.2020 - Current
- Work hand in hand with police and paramedics in the care of a variety of patients such as mental health, drug addictions and persons in custody.
- Exercises authority such as arrest, detention, search, seizure, inspection, and use of force, in accordance with the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
- Employ the services and collaborate with other emergency services such as police, ambulance and the fire service to ensure relevant information is collected.
- Working with Children's Mental health at Queen Alexandra Centre for Children's Health
- Provided detailed reports of infractions and criminal acts to law enforcement for trial or hearing procedures.
- Inspected suspicious activities and monitored premises for criminal acts and rule infractions.
- Gathered information, identified and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Administered CPR and first aid to resuscitate individuals while waiting for emergency medical responders to arrive.
Industrial Paramedic/Safety Officer
Multiple Companies
10.2022 - Current
- Inspected worksites, practices and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
- Gathered information, prepared reports, and drafted correspondence related to cases.
- Recognized, documented and advised on removal of hazards.
Dispatcher
Island Health
11.2020 - Current
- Maintained updated and detailed records of calls in physical and electronic database.
- Kept detailed track of all available field personnel and all in-progress and completed calls.
- Closely monitored dispatch board to triage and prioritize daily calls.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Communicate with variety of emergency such as police, fire and EMS and coordinate multiple responses such as code red (fire), code yellow (missing persons) and EMS helicopter landing protocols.
Sales Associate
Anytime Fitness
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Duties including sales, marketing, conducting interviews and training staff.
- Instructing and advising on exercises, equipment and nutrition.
- Leadership qualities comprising of delegating tasks, problem solving and conflict resolution.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Enhanced client experience by maintaining motivational and supportive culture.
Surgical Scrub Technician
Mater Private Hospital
07.2016 - 06.2018
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment.
- Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
Education
Diploma - Health Sciences
Justice Institute of British Columbia
Victoria, BC03.2020
Certificate - Emergency Medical Responder
Justice Institute of British Columbia
Victoria, BC07.2018
Diploma - Emergency Services/Community Health Services
Colaiste Stiofain Naofa
Ireland 05.2015
Skills
- NFPA 1001
- Licensed Primary Care Paramedic
- Hazmat Ops Awareness
- Fire Inspector 1
- Class 3 License
- START (Survival Training and Rescue Techniques)
- Crisis Intervention Training
- Violence Prevention Training
- Emergency Medical Responder
- Advanced Security License
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Surgical Technician
- Fluent in German (Second Language)
Hobbies
- Sports and Exercise. Daily gym attendance with large interest in weightlifting, cardio/endurance training, yoga/wellness exercises.
- Boxing, Kickboxing and Jiu-Jitsu
- Piano (Achieved highest grade 8 certification)
- Outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, skiing and surfing
References
Deputy Chief Stacey Lee - Central Saanich Fire Dept. Cell:250-883-2971 - stacey.lee@csaanich.ca
Capt. Brennan Gummer - Central Saanich Fire Dept - Cell: 250-886-2385 - Brennan.Gummer@csaanich.ca
Capt. Kirk Tamburino - Sidney Fire Dept - Team Lead (Protection Services) - Kirk.Tamburino@islandhealth.ca
Kenji Jackson - Supervisor - Protection Services - Kenji.jackson@islandhealth.ca
Cst. Chris Van Swieten - Victoria Police - Cell: 250-507-9912
Timeline
Safety Advisor
Victoria Shipyards
10.2023 - Current
Educator, Fire Prevention and Code Safety
Island Health
06.2023 - 10.2023
Industrial Paramedic/Safety Officer
Multiple Companies
10.2022 - Current
POC Firefighter
Central Saanich Fire Department
01.2022 - 03.2024
Dispatcher
Island Health
11.2020 - Current
Supervisor, Protection Services
Island health
03.2020 - Current
Sales Associate
Anytime Fitness
01.2020 - 09.2020
Surgical Scrub Technician
Mater Private Hospital
07.2016 - 06.2018
Diploma - Health Sciences
Justice Institute of British Columbia
Certificate - Emergency Medical Responder
Justice Institute of British Columbia
Diploma - Emergency Services/Community Health Services
Colaiste Stiofain Naofa