Abigail Knox
Benton County Fire District #4
West Richland,WA
1
Certification
4
years of professional experience
Offering dedication and willingness to learn and develop in a demanding environment. Brings understanding of safety procedures and emergency response, coupled with physical fitness and stamina. Ready to use and develop critical thinking and teamwork skills in a career firefighter role.
Work History
Instructional Assistant
3 Years- Supported instructors in implementing lesson plans and classroom activities.
- Assisted students with learning challenges to improve comprehension and engagement.
- Mentored new instructional assistants on best practices and classroom management strategies.
Intern FF/EMT-B
4 Years 7 Months- Identified maintenance needs through routine inspections of firefighting equipment.
- Enhanced teamwork and communication during drills with firefighters in high-pressure scenarios.
- Assisted in maintaining operational readiness of firefighting equipment and vehicles.
Wildland Firefighter
3 Months- Reduced wildfire damage by operating firefighting equipment during critical incidents.
- Enhanced fire suppression efforts through strategic collaboration in high-risk areas.
- Guided operational decisions by monitoring weather and fire behavior effectively.
Education
High School Diploma
- Relevant Coursework: Attended Tri-Tech Skill Center and completed 2 years of firefighting and EMS program.
- GPA: 3.6 GPA
Skills
Effective communication
Conflict resolution
Relationship building
Stress tolerance and resilience
Public education
Certification
EMT-B, IV- Technician, IFSAC FF#1, IFSAC Hazmat Awareness, IFSAC Hazmat Operations, IFSAC FF#2, NWCG FF#2, FEMA- ICS 100, FEMA- ICS 200, NIMS- 700, S-190, S-130, L-180, S-290, S-211
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
Tri-Tech Skills Center
11.2023 - CurrentRead More
Wildland Firefighter
US Fish and Wildlife
06.2023 - 09.2023Read More
Intern FF/EMT-B
Benton County Fire District #4
04.2022 - CurrentRead More
Hanford High School
High School Diploma
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