Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
Volunteer Roles
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John McDaniel

DeRidder,AL

Summary

Dynamic professional with over 35 years of experience in medical and emergency roles, including emergency, clinical, and occupational medicine, as well as firefighting and rescue operations. Proven expertise in emergency response and management, supported by a strong background in teaching and leadership across diverse settings. Certified EMT since 1989 and licensed paramedic since 1992, reflecting a commitment to continuous professional development. Extensive knowledge in occupational safety, gained through hands-on experience since 1990, enhances the ability to effectively address complex challenges in high-pressure environments.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HSE Medic

HSE Medic: S&B Engineers and Constructors
Houston, TX
07.2019 - Current
  • Occupational/clinical care, emergency first aid response, record-keeping, drug and alcohol screens, construction site safety support, department liaison with client.

Vice President

Tabor Garden Press, Ltd
01.2006 - Current
  • Writing and editing, primarily for outside clients; finances.

Paramedic

Natchitoches Regional Medical Center EMS
Natchitoches, LA
10.2018 - 07.2019
  • Hospital-based emergency ambulance service. 911 and critical care paramedicine.

Paramedic

Beacon OHSS / Beacon MedicSystems @ Sasol – LCCP Mega Project
Westlake, LA
06.2017 - 09.2018
  • Occupational, clinical, and emergency medical care, emergency response, OSHA record keeping.

Paramedic / Safety Director

Republic EMS
Beaumont, TX
06.2015 - 06.2017
  • Critical care interfacility transport and advisor in all elements of safety for the company.

Safety Coach / Paramedic

Entech
Lafayette, LA
01.2011 - 06.2015
  • Safety and medical services on multi-employer oil and gas well completion sites. Medical care, safety management, oversight and coordination of subcontractor safety personnel, emergency planning & management. H2S technician.

Paramedic

City of Beaumont EMS
Beaumont, TX
01.2008 - 10.2010
  • Paramedic services in high-volume 911 EMS system.

Paramedic

Forsyth County Emergency Services
Winston-Salem, NC
10.2006 - 09.2008
  • Paramedic services in a high-volume public EMS system. Mentor/preceptor/trainer. Recipient of 2007 Humanitarian Award. Participated in clinical prehospital care research.

Paramedic

Cameron Parish Ambulance District 2
Hackberry, LA
01.2006 - 07.2006
  • 911 EMS in a hurricane disaster area for a public EMS agency.

Paramedic/HSE Rep. in Iraq

KBR
Houston, TX
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Medical services at Camp Cedar II (LSA Adder): expanded scope medical care, trained and assisted civilians, responded with military medical unit. Lead medic for the base. Assisted in HSE operations / OSHA record-keeping.

Paramedic/District Supervisor/Training Officer

Allen Parish Ambulance Service
Kinder, LA
01.2002 - 01.2004
  • 911 EMS. Responsible for patient care and all elements of daily operations.

Paramedic/Training Officer/Supervisor

City of Beaumont
Beaumont, TX
01.1996 - 01.2003
  • Paramedic in high-volume EMS system. Trained employees. Classroom and field instruction. Shift supervisor. Member of the special operations team, providing swift water, confined space, and high angle rescue.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Unified Public Safety Administration (concentration in Fire and EMS Management)

Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LA

Certification

  • Nationally Registered Paramedic, Texas licensed paramedic.
  • Basic Life Support & Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support.
  • NCCER CSST and CSSS.
  • Legal Medical Consultant.
  • Fire Service Instructor through LSU Fire & Emergency Training Institute.
  • FEMA IS: 00100, 00200, 00200.hca, 00240.b, 00700, 00800.
  • Trained in drug and alcohol screening, including DISA.
  • TWIC and passport

Volunteer Roles

  • Volunteer, DeRidder Fire Department, DeRidder, LA, 1987-01-01, 1996-01-01
  • Volunteer, Beauregard Parish Fire District 4, DeRidder, LA, 2009-01-01, 2012-01-01

Timeline

HSE Medic

HSE Medic: S&B Engineers and Constructors
07.2019 - Current

Paramedic

Natchitoches Regional Medical Center EMS
10.2018 - 07.2019

Paramedic

Beacon OHSS / Beacon MedicSystems @ Sasol – LCCP Mega Project
06.2017 - 09.2018

Paramedic / Safety Director

Republic EMS
06.2015 - 06.2017

Safety Coach / Paramedic

Entech
01.2011 - 06.2015

Paramedic

City of Beaumont EMS
01.2008 - 10.2010

Paramedic

Forsyth County Emergency Services
10.2006 - 09.2008

Vice President

Tabor Garden Press, Ltd
01.2006 - Current

Paramedic

Cameron Parish Ambulance District 2
01.2006 - 07.2006

Paramedic/HSE Rep. in Iraq

KBR
01.2004 - 01.2005

Paramedic/District Supervisor/Training Officer

Allen Parish Ambulance Service
01.2002 - 01.2004

Paramedic/Training Officer/Supervisor

City of Beaumont
01.1996 - 01.2003

Bachelor of Science - Unified Public Safety Administration (concentration in Fire and EMS Management)

Northwestern State University
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