Cade Ferguson
Ponce Inlet
Summary
Dynamic maritime professional with extensive experience as a Boatswain's Mate in the United States Coast Guard. Proven expertise in search and rescue operations and emergency response, complemented by strong leadership and effective communication skills. Successfully coordinated high-stakes missions, ensuring safety and security for naval assets and the public.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Boatswains Mate
United States Coast Guard
Cape Canaveral
01.2023 - Current
- Captain/Coxswain of USCG boat assets; a 29 RBS and 45 RBM
- Served as the EMT and responded to medical calls received by Station Port Canaveral.
- Works alongside government agencies including FWC, Brevard County Sheriff's Office, Cape Canaveral Fire Department, Canaveral Pilots, Space X, and Blue Origin.
- Works in escorting high-value assets, including naval submarines and cruise ships.
- Captain/Coxswain for establishing/enforcing security zones for Blue Orgin, Space X, for USCG Station Port Canaveral.
Airman
United States Coast Guard Air Station
New Orleans
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Coordinated search and rescue cases with the MH-65 Dolphin/HH60 Jay Hawk and HC130 Aircrafts
- Worked in facilities engineering while serving at AIRSTA, New Orleans
- Worked on helicopters and fixing machinery at AIRSTA, New Orleans
- Was a qualified member as the Direct Representative of the Commanding Officer OOD.
Ocean Rescue Emergency Medical Technician
Volusia County Beach Safety
FL
01.2019 - 07.2021
- Qualified in Ocean Rescue and Emergency Dispatcher.
- Responded to medical calls on Volusia County Beaches as EMT.
- Worked with Volusia County on traffic regulations.
Education
High School -
Bishop Moore Catholic High School
Orlando, FL05-2023
Emergency Medical Technician -
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL01.2020
Skills
- Boatswain's Mate
- Master Captain 25 Gross Tons
- Navigation systems
- Search and rescue
- Emergency response
- Security enforcement
- Marine safety
- Maritime Skills
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Effective Communication
- Deck operations
- Route planning and optimization
- Marine communications
- Equipment maintenance
- Vessel operations
- Problem solving
- Adaptability and flexibility
Custom
- SMTC Tactical Bow Gunner Training Center, 02/01/24, Jacksonville, NC
- Maritime Training Center, 12/01/24, Port Canaveral, FL
- Coxswain C School, 07/01/24, Yorktown, VA
- Boatswains Mate A School, 02/01/23, Yorktown, VA
- Emergency Medical Technician, 02/01/20, Daytona Beach, FL
Awards
- CG COMDT Letter of Commendation Ribbon
- CG Good Conduct Medal
- CG Meritorious Team Comm Ribbon +2
- CG Meritorious Unit Ribbon
- CG Pistol & Rifle Marksman Ribbons
- National Defense Service Medal
Certification
- Merchant Mariner Credential
- USCG Coxswain
- TWIC Transportation Worker Identification Credential
- Boarding Team Member
- Boat Crew Member
- Ocean Rescue
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Boatswains Mate
United States Coast Guard
01.2023 - Current
Airman
United States Coast Guard Air Station
01.2021 - 01.2023
Ocean Rescue Emergency Medical Technician
Volusia County Beach Safety
01.2019 - 07.2021
High School -
Bishop Moore Catholic High School
Emergency Medical Technician -
Daytona State College