COULTON WATSON
Goochland,VA
Summary
Highly trained Firefighter proficient in equipment and techniques useful for identifying and mitigating a broad range of emergency situations. Coordinate safety-first approaches to every fire. Resourceful, passionate, hardworking and dependable professional.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter/EMT- Paramedic
Henrico County Division Of Fire
06.2023 - Current
- Document emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Provide immediate medical attention to victims at emergency scenes, ensuring swift stabilization before hospital transport.
- Expedite life-saving interventions by rapidly assessing patient's conditions based on vital signs, symptoms, and medical history.
- Uphold legal compliance standards by adhering to established protocols regarding documentation, treatment procedures, and communication practices as outlined by the DOF.
- Demonstrate strong decision-making abilities in determining the most appropriate course of action to achieve life safety, incident stabilization, and property conservation.
- Expand professional knowledge through continuous training and education programs, enhancing overall service quality.
- Assist in the training and development of new firefighters; imparting essential skills and knowledge for optimal job performance.
- Enhance overall departmental performance by attending professional development courses and sharing acquired knowledge with colleagues upon return.
CPAT Cadre
Henrico County Division Of Fire
12.2019 - Current
- Guide candidates in overcoming challenges by sharing personal experiences and offering practical advice.
- Offer constructive feedback on progress, allowing for the refinement of skills and enabling success.
- Adapt mentorship style based on individual candidate needs, enabling tailored interventions that drive better results than one-size-fits-all approaches.
- Develop trust-based relationships with candidates through active listening and empathetic communication.
- Continually self assess mentoring performance, seeking feedback from peers to ensure ongoing personal and professional growth.
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Henrico County Division Of Fire
08.2016 - 06.2023
- Led team in fighting fires and exercised best judgment in deciding ways to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
- Completed physical training to stay in peak condition and handle challenging tasks.
- Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
- Drove and operated fire pumpers, tankers, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Demonstrated commitment to ethical conduct by consistently upholding thevalues and professional standards outlined in the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians Code of Ethics.
Manager Trainee
Hertz Car Rental
09.2015 - 03.2016
- Explained services and products to customers in friendly and engaging way.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments, planning and coordinating in-house and outsourced resources.
- Conferred with customers each day to maintain current understanding of needs and preferences, resolve issues and promote brand loyalty.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology and Sociology
Randolph College
Lynchburg, VA05.2011
Skills
- Fire Ground Tactics
- Team Collaboration
- Pump and Hose Management
- Map Reading
- Resource Management
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Employee Training
- Emergency Scene Management
- Leadership and supervision
- Self-motivated
Certification
- Firefighter 1, Firefighter 2, and Firefighter 3.
- State certified and nationally registered as an EMT-P.
- Henrico County Division of Fire Driver Pump Operator.
- Henrico County Division of Fire Acting Officer.
- Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations
- ICS 100, 200, 700 & 800
- Technical Rescue Module 1 & 2.
- Passenger Vehicle Rescue/ Heavy Vehicle Rescue
- Emergency Vehicle Operation 1, 2 & 3.
- Fire Instructor 1 and 2
- Fire Officer 1 and 2
- Metro Richmond Public Safety Leadership Academy Graduate
Timeline
Firefighter/EMT- Paramedic
Henrico County Division Of Fire
06.2023 - Current
CPAT Cadre
Henrico County Division Of Fire
12.2019 - Current
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Henrico County Division Of Fire
08.2016 - 06.2023
Manager Trainee
Hertz Car Rental
09.2015 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Biology and Sociology
Randolph College
- Firefighter 1, Firefighter 2, and Firefighter 3.
- State certified and nationally registered as an EMT-P.
- Henrico County Division of Fire Driver Pump Operator.
- Henrico County Division of Fire Acting Officer.
- Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations
- ICS 100, 200, 700 & 800
- Technical Rescue Module 1 & 2.
- Passenger Vehicle Rescue/ Heavy Vehicle Rescue
- Emergency Vehicle Operation 1, 2 & 3.
- Fire Instructor 1 and 2
- Fire Officer 1 and 2
- Metro Richmond Public Safety Leadership Academy Graduate
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