Dalton King
Blaine,WA
Summary
Dedicated firefighter with proven skills in fire suppression, equipment maintenance, and emergency response. Committed to ensuring team readiness and safety through effective training and crisis management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter/EMT-B
Whatcom County Fire District #1
Everson, Washington
01.2025 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls, ensuring timely arrival and effective action at incidents.
- Conducted fire suppression and rescue operations with team coordination.
- Serviced and maintained fire apparatus and equipment, ensuring readiness for emergency operations and overall upkeep of fire department property.
- Performed routine inspections of fire apparatus and equipment for readiness.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
Engine Boss
Glacier Peak Wildfire
Wenatchee, Washington
06.2018 - Current
- Utilized firefighting equipment and tools to enhance fire suppression efforts.
- Trained new recruits on proper firefighting techniques and safety measures.
- Performed safety assessments to verify team compliance with fire safety protocols.
- Maintained communication with command centers during fire incidents for real-time updates.
- Executed day-to-day duties to support overall operational effectiveness.
Education
Firefighting
Washington State Fire Training Academy
North Bend, WA04-2012
GED -
Whatcom Community College
Bellingham, WA11-2009
Skills
- Emergency response
- Medical response
- Fire suppression
- Wildland firefighting
- Crisis management
- Risk assessment
- Equipment maintenance
- Problem solving
- Adaptability under pressure
Certification
- IFSAC Firefighter 1
- IFSAC Firefighter 2
- IFSAC Hazmat Operations
- IFSAC Instructor 1
- NWCG Engine Boss
- Washington State Emergency Medical Technician Basic
- FEMA ICS 300
Timeline
Firefighter/EMT-B
Whatcom County Fire District #1
01.2025 - Current
Engine Boss
Glacier Peak Wildfire
06.2018 - Current
Firefighting
Washington State Fire Training Academy
GED -
Whatcom Community College