Jacob Nelson
Waconia,MN
Summary
Highly motivated, dedicated, and passionate Firefighter/EMT with in-depth knowledge of fire and emergency services. Thinks quickly under pressure and remains calm in stressful situations. Always looking to help and get involved. With a thorough understanding of firefighting techniques and equipment, including fire attack and company operations. Starting as a Chaska Fire Explorer from 2017-2021 and assisted with starting the Waconia Fire Explorer Post in 2019. Currently an active firefighter with multiple certifications.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Part-time Firefighter/EMT
Hopkins Fire Department
11.2023 - Current
- Participate in Duty Crew program.
- Manage department radios and pagers.
- Oversee and manage crews when working in Right Front Seat capacity.
- Drive and operate fire apparatus.
- Respond to medical emergencies and provide medical aid to patients along with assisting paramedics.
- Maintain gear, equipment, grounds, and station for proper order and emergency readiness.
- Preform firefighting and salvage operations.
Paid-on-call Firefighter/EMT
Waconia Fire Department
08.2021 - Current
- Participate in Duty Officer and Duty Crew program.
- Work with FirstDue software for pre-planning, inspections, asset management, incident reporting, and scheduling.
- Assist Command staff with duties as requested.
- Oversee and manage crews when working in Right Front Seat capacity.
- Drive and operate fire apparatus.
- Assist with fire inspections.
- Give tours of the station and check smoke detectors to provide public fire education.
- Co-Advise County Fire Explorer Post, planning meetings and trainings.
- Respond to medical emergencies and provide medical aid to patients along with assisting paramedics.
- Maintain gear, equipment, grounds, and station for proper order and emergency readiness.
- Preform firefighting and salvage operations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
Hennepin Technical College
Eden Prairie, MN05-2023
High School -
Waconia High School
Waconia, MN05-2021
EMT -
SouthWest Metro Intermediate District
Chaska, MN05-2020
Skills
- Time management
- Problem solver
- Goal-oriented
- Natural leader
- Organization
- Team player
- Emergency communications
- File and records management
Certification
- MBFTE Qualified Instructor
- BlueCard Incident Commander
- MFSCB Fire Officer I
- MFSCB Fire Apparatus Operator - Pumper
- MFSCB Fire Instructor I
- MBFTE Firefighter License
- MFSCB Haz-Mat Operations 1072
- MFSCB Fire Fighter II
- MFSCB Fire Fighter I
- Minnesota EMSRB Emergency Medical Technician
- NREMT Emergency Medical Technician
Timeline
Part-time Firefighter/EMT
Hopkins Fire Department
11.2023 - Current
Paid-on-call Firefighter/EMT
Waconia Fire Department
08.2021 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
Hennepin Technical College
High School -
Waconia High School
EMT -
SouthWest Metro Intermediate District
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