Andrew Peterson
Boise,ID
Summary
Operations leader with 20+ years in emergency services. Extensive experience supervising crews, enforcing safety standards, conducting inspections, coordinating logistics, and executing complex operations in hazardous environments.Â
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Captain
Santa Rosa Fire Department
02.2014 - 07.2023
- Supervised daily operations of multi-person crews in high-risk, safety-critical environments.
- Enforced safety procedures, conducted hazard assessments, and implemented corrective actions.
- Led training programs focused on safe work practices, operational discipline, and emergency response.
- Coordinated staffing, equipment readiness, and operational logistics.
- Performed fire prevention and life-safety inspections involving fire alarm systems, detection devices, suppression systems, and emergency egress, ensuring compliance with fire code requirements.
- Documented deficiencies, coordinated follow-up, and confirmed corrective actions related to alarm and life-safety systems.
- Served in leadership roles requiring calm decision-making, accountability, and clear communication.
Firefighter / Paramedic
Petaluma Fire Department
01.2013 - 02.2014
- Operated within structured teams following established safety procedures.
- Assisted with equipment checks, readiness, and operational support.
Firefighter II / Paramedic
CAL FIRE / South Lake County Fire Protection District
09.2011 - 01.2013
- Participated in large-scale operations requiring coordination, risk awareness, and adherence to safety protocols.
- Supported operations involving heavy equipment and hazardous conditions.
Firefighter / Paramedic / EMT
01.2002 - 01.2010
- Built foundational experience in teamwork, operational discipline, and emergency response.
Education
Associates Degree - Paramedic
Santa Rosa Junior College
01.2010
Associate Degree - Fire Technology
Santa Rosa Junior College
01.2008
Career Certificate - Fire Technology
Santa Rosa Junior College
01.2008
Skills
- Hazard assessment
- Emergency response
- Fire code compliance
- Equipment readiness
- Safety procedure enforcement
- Risk management
- Fire inspection suppression
- Fire prevention
- Firefighting procedures
- Hazardous materials response
- Fire system and life safety inspections
Certification
- Driver Operator 1A / 1B
- CSFM Firefighter I & II Command 2E, 1A, 1B
- Swift Water Rescue Technician 1
- CFSM ICS-100/200
- NWCG S-131/130
- NWCG S-190/290
- NWCG S-133/134
- CAL FIRE 67 Hr Wild Land Fire Academy
Accomplishments
- Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for Heroic Lifesaving Efforts - Multiple
- Certificate of Valor - For The Rescue of the President of Sonoma State University during the Tubbs Fire
Department Development And Contributions
- Member of Wild Land Training Cadre - Responsible for development and execution of department wide wild land Training.
- Reserve Apparatus Paramedic Resources - Assembled and implemented necessary paramedic resources.
- Recruit Academy Cadre Assistance - Assisted with academy training of new recruits.
- FireOps 101 - Truck Company Operations / Extrication.
- Numerous Station and Crew Projects - Assisted with planning and execution of station and facility improvements.
- Inspection Programs: Participated in structured inspection and readiness programs for equipment and facilities.
- Lead on FIRS- Company Inspection Program for multiple stations.
- Led Multi-Company Drill - Including Probationary Training.
Operations And Training Contributions
- Wildland Training Cadre: Assisted in development and delivery of departmentwide safety and operations training.
- Inspection Programs: Participated in structured inspection and readiness programs for equipment and facilities.
- Facility Improvement Projects: Assisted with planning and execution of minor facility improvements (non-construction).
- Multi-Company Training Events: Helped coordinate large group training evolutions involving multiple crews.
Timeline
Fire Captain
Santa Rosa Fire Department
02.2014 - 07.2023
Firefighter / Paramedic
Petaluma Fire Department
01.2013 - 02.2014
Firefighter II / Paramedic
CAL FIRE / South Lake County Fire Protection District
09.2011 - 01.2013
Firefighter / Paramedic / EMT
01.2002 - 01.2010
Associates Degree - Paramedic
Santa Rosa Junior College
Associate Degree - Fire Technology
Santa Rosa Junior College
Career Certificate - Fire Technology
Santa Rosa Junior College