Devin Pedersen
Cypress,USA
Summary
Fire service leader with extensive experience at Humble Fire Rescue, specializing in incident command and personnel development. Demonstrated success in strategic planning and operational readiness, resulting in improved team performance and safety protocols. BlueCard certified, skilled in promoting interagency collaboration and community involvement during emergency situations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Captain
Humble Fire Rescue
12.2008 - Current
- Provide leadership and supervision for multi-discipline crews, including firefighters, driver/operators, and EMS personnel across assigned stations.
- Serve as Acting Battalion Chief, overseeing multi-unit emergency responses, resource allocation, and strategic decision-making during critical incidents.
- Direct incident command operations in accordance with NIMS and departmental SOPs.
- Lead performance evaluations, personnel mentoring, and ongoing skills development programs.
- Coordinate with command staff to implement operational improvements, training initiatives, and safety reviews.
Firefighter/Paramedic
Eastex Fire Department
06.2012 - 06.2019
- Delivered advanced emergency medical care and fire suppression in dynamic, high-pressure environments.
- Served in multiple operational capacities, including acting officer and driver/operator.
- Supported cross-agency mutual aid operations and public safety education initiatives.
- (Part-Time)
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science Technology
Lone Star College
Cypress, TX08.2013
Skills
- Incident command and tactical operations
- Personnel leadership and mentorship
- Training program development
- Emergency medical services supervision
- Interagency coordination and mutual aid
- Operational readiness and safety management
- Strategic planning and community engagement
- BlueCard certified
Certification
- TCFP: Master Structural Firefighter
- Fire Officer IV
- Master Instructor
- Driver/Operator (Pumper/Aerial)
- Incident Safety Officer
- Incident Commander
- Hazardous Materials Technician
- Basic Wildland Firefighter
- TDSHS: EMT Paramedic
- EMS Instructor
- ProBoard: Rope Rescue Level II
- Confined Space Rescue Level II
- Trench Rescue Level II
- NASM: Certified Personal Trainer
Professional Achievements
- 2025, Completed MEDL and MIST program with TXEMTF
- 2023, Promoted to Captain
- 2020, Awarded Life Saving Medal
- 2019, Promoted to Lieutenant
- 2016, Promoted to Driver/Operator
- 2015, Promoted to Field Training Officer
Timeline
Firefighter/Paramedic
Eastex Fire Department
06.2012 - 06.2019
Captain
Humble Fire Rescue
12.2008 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science Technology
Lone Star College