ZACK ZANGERL
Summary
Seasoned Firefighter Paramedic with 4 years of experience in emergency medical services and firefighting. Skilled in advanced medical and rescue techniques, with a proven record of outstanding patient care and life-saving interventions. Awarded Paramedic of the Year and recognized by Canyon Lake Fire Department for exemplary bedside manner. Committed to public safety and high performance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter Paramedic
Canyon Lake Fire Department
Canyon Lake, TX
04.2020 - 06.2024
- Executed life-saving procedures, enhancing survival rates through swift intervention
- Critical Care Paramedic
- Field Training Office (FTO)
- Developed protocols and led training sessions
- Engaged in firefighting operations, including search and rescue, and fire suppression
- Acted as Step-Up Engineer, managing equipment operations and ensuring crew safety
- Captained the rescue boat, executing rescues for drownings and boating accidents.
Bartender / Barback
Tight Ends Sports Bar & Grill
Plano, TX
06.2017 - 01.2020
- Stocked and tagged merchandise, responsible for opening and closing restaurant, and making Incredible cocktails. Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Carpenter
Breckenridge Enterprises inc
Breckenridge, CO
12.2015 - 04.2017
- Floor installations, hard wood floor refinishing, trim, base and stair installs.
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
- Improved project timelines by effectively managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks based on deadlines and resource availability.
Skills
- Stress Tolerance & Resilience
- Communication with Patients
- Team Leadership and Crew Management
- Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving
- Time Management & Organization
- Emergency management
- Fitness and Agility
Certification
- Critical Care Paramedic
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Paramedic
- Driver-Operator
- Swift Water Rescue / Open Water Rescue
- S130, S190
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- ASHI Instructor
- Firefighter I & II
- EMS Instructor I
- Hazmat Awareness / Hazmat Ops
- Incident Command System (ICS) - IS100, IS200, IS700, IS800, L180
- Texas Intrastate Fire Manual Aid System (TIFMAS) card
Accomplishments
- Canyon Lake Fire Department Paramedic of the Year 2021
- Multiple Life Save Awards
- Field Training Officer (FTO)
- Surgical Cricothyrotomy (Cric)
- Exceptional Patient Care Reports (CPR)
Timeline
Firefighter Paramedic
Canyon Lake Fire Department
04.2020 - 06.2024
Bartender / Barback
Tight Ends Sports Bar & Grill
06.2017 - 01.2020
Carpenter
Breckenridge Enterprises inc
12.2015 - 04.2017