Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
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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
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
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
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
ZACK ZANGERL