Chandler Williams
Dillon,CO
Summary
Firefighter/Paramedic with extensive experience in structural and wildland firefighting, as well as mountain rescue operations. Certified ALS provider and skilled in delivering critical patient care under challenging conditions. Proven expertise in multi-agency incidents, ensuring effective teamwork and community safety.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter/Paramedic
West Metro Fire Rescue
West Metro, CO
02.2023 - Current
- Delivered ALS patient care, coordinated triage and transport during engine/ambulance responses to ensure timely medical assistance.
- Executed structural firefighting, search & rescue, and ventilation operations, performing forcible entry and vehicle extrication to protect lives and property.
- Operate and maintain apparatus and life-saving equipment; complete EMS documentation and run reports.
- Collaborated in multi-agency incidents, facilitated station training, and led community safety outreach to enhance public awareness and preparedness.
Ski Patroller
Keystone Ski Patrol
Keystone, CO
12.2015 - Current
- Over a decade of professional Ski Patrolling at one of Summit County's largest and busiest ski areas.
- Delivered critical patient care and executed mountain rescue operations under challenging conditions, ensuring timely assistance for injured skiers.
- Led snowmobile team in KSP, coordinating rescue operations in challenging terrain to enhance safety and response times.
Forestry Technician (Type 6 Engine)
U.S. Forest Service
Silverthorne, CO
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Executed engine-based wildland suppression, including initial attack, mop-up, fuel mitigation, and interagency wildfire support on Type 6 engine.
- Monitored forest health through regular inspections and assessments.
- Implemented sustainable practices in land management and resource conservation.
- Assisted in wildfire prevention efforts through controlled burns and vegetation management.
Wildland Crew Member (Type 2 Hand Crew)
Boulder Mountain Fire
Boulder, CO
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Constructed and maintained fireline, performed fuel reduction, and assisted in extended suppression assignments in remote terrain.
Education
Paramedic Certification - Paramedicine
Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO02-2026
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Red Rocks Community College
Denver, CO05-2023
Emergency Medical Technician (Basic) - Emergency Medicine
Colorado Mountain College
Breckenridge12-2014
High School Diploma -
Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep
San Francisco, CA05-2011
Some College (No Degree) -
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CASome College (No Degree) - Fire Science
College of San Mateo
San Mateo, CASkills
- ALS assessment/treatment
- Trauma stabilization
- Triage
- Driver/operator for ambulances
- Rescue vehicle operations
- Utility vehicle operations
- Structural firefighting
- Wildland firefighting
- Engine operations
- Hand-crew operations
- Extrication tools
- SCBA
- Avalanche rescue gear
- Toboggan operations
- Sled operations
- EPCR
- CAD/MDT familiarity
Certification
• Colorado State Paramedic, Q221687, 02/19/26, 02/19/29
• NREMT Paramedic, M5193399, 02/19/26, 03/31/28
• ACLS, 11/14/25, 11/30/27
• CPR, 04/11/24, 04/30/26
• CMCB Driver Operator - Ambulances, 05/25/23
• CMCB Driver Operator - Rescue & Utility Vehicles, 05/25/23
• CMCB Firefighter I & II (Combo), 05/19/23
• CMCB HazMat Awareness & Operations, 03/24/23
• NWCG L-180 / S-130 / S-190, 05/09/22
• ICS-100, 05/09/22
• ICS-200, 12/19/22
• ICS-700, 05/10/22
• ICS-800, 12/19/22
• Child Passenger Safety Technician (Car Seat Tech), Life Safety Division, 06/09/23
• Basic Faller (FAL-3) - Sawyer Certification
• NREMT Paramedic, M5193399, 02/19/26, 03/31/28
• ACLS, 11/14/25, 11/30/27
• CPR, 04/11/24, 04/30/26
• CMCB Driver Operator - Ambulances, 05/25/23
• CMCB Driver Operator - Rescue & Utility Vehicles, 05/25/23
• CMCB Firefighter I & II (Combo), 05/19/23
• CMCB HazMat Awareness & Operations, 03/24/23
• NWCG L-180 / S-130 / S-190, 05/09/22
• ICS-100, 05/09/22
• ICS-200, 12/19/22
• ICS-700, 05/10/22
• ICS-800, 12/19/22
• Child Passenger Safety Technician (Car Seat Tech), Life Safety Division, 06/09/23
• Basic Faller (FAL-3) - Sawyer Certification
Skills And Equipment
- ALS assessment/treatment, trauma stabilization, triage
- Structural & wildland firefighting, engine & hand-crew operations
- Driver/operator for ambulances and rescue/utility vehicles
- Equipment: SCBA, extrication tools, technical rescue, avalanche rescue gear, toboggan/sled ops
- Systems: ePCR, CAD/MDT familiarity
Timeline
Firefighter/Paramedic
West Metro Fire Rescue
02.2023 - Current
Forestry Technician (Type 6 Engine)
U.S. Forest Service
06.2022 - 10.2022
Wildland Crew Member (Type 2 Hand Crew)
Boulder Mountain Fire
06.2021 - 11.2021
Ski Patroller
Keystone Ski Patrol
12.2015 - Current
Paramedic Certification - Paramedicine
Arapahoe Community College
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Red Rocks Community College
Emergency Medical Technician (Basic) - Emergency Medicine
Colorado Mountain College
High School Diploma -
Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep
Some College (No Degree) -
Santa Barbara City College
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science
College of San Mateo