Corey Goddard
32644 Shadyview St Winchester
Summary
Fire Captain with 16 years of progressive fire service experience and over a decade of instructional leadership, including fire academy training at the College of the Desert. As a state certified instructor, brings extensive experience delivering both classroom and hands-on training in ventilation, Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC), and Firefighter Safety & Survival. Demonstrates a proven ability to develop and implement training programs, evaluate performance, an d support department initiatives, including CPSE accreditation. Committed to fostering a consistent, safety-driven training environment that enhances operational readiness and firefighter performance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Captain Paramedic
Cathedral City Fire & EMS
12.2020 - Current
- Supervise daily operations of assigned fire station; coordinate a team of 5 department members in emergency response and daily readiness
- Designed the department’s training SharePoint site and comprehensive operational calendar.
- Supported department CPSE Accreditation process through document preparation
Instructor
College Of The Desert
09.2013 - Current
- Provide classroom and hands-on instruction for fire academy cadets
- Instruct key topics including ventilation, Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC), firefighter survival, and Fire Control 3
- Mentor cadets to develop operational readiness and safety-focused skills
Engineer Paramedic
Cathedral City Fire Department
10.2017 - 12.2020
- Operated and maintained firefighting apparatus; ensured compliance with preventative maintenance and safety standards
- Progressively promoted through ranks; mentored new recruits and led advanced life support (ALS) incidents
- Served on strike teams and wildland deployments
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fire Science Administration
Waldorf University
Forest City, IA08.2022
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Mt. San Jacinto College
San Jacinto, CA05.2005
Fire Officer Certification -
State Fire Training
CaliforniaSkills
- California State Fire Officer
- California State Instructor
- RIC and Firefighter Survival Task Book (open)
- Firefighter 1 and 2 skills evaluator
- ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800
- California and Riverside County Paramedic
- HAZMAT FRO/Decon
- Union President
Awards
2019 Firefighter of the Year
2022 Fire Crew of the Year
Timeline
Captain Paramedic
Cathedral City Fire & EMS
12.2020 - Current
Engineer Paramedic
Cathedral City Fire Department
10.2017 - 12.2020
Instructor
College Of The Desert
09.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Fire Science Administration
Waldorf University
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Mt. San Jacinto College
Fire Officer Certification -
State Fire Training