Dylan Williams
Waynesville,NC
Summary
Joined the Junaluska Community Volunteer Fire Department Inc. at the age of 16 as a Junior Firefighter. Upon Graduation from Pisgah High School was offered a Part time job with the Canton Fire Department then moving to full time. Moving jobs to the City of Hendersonville as Firefighter in June of 2019, transitioning to the Position of Lieutenant in January of 2021. I'm currently pursuing my associates degree in fire science from Columbia Southern University.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rescue Technician
Henderson County Rescue Squad
06.2022 - Current
- Expedited incident stabilization through efficient extrication techniques and patient care procedures.
- Streamlined emergency response times by maintaining a high level of physical fitness and technical proficiency.
- Ensured operational readiness by participating in regular training exercises and skill development sessions.
- Continuously updated knowledge on industry advancements through participation in workshops, conferences, webinars, or other professional development opportunities related to the rescue field.
Fire Service Instructor
Blue Ridge Community College
08.2020 - Current
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student centered learning
- Created guides and course materials to reiterate lecture information and help students
- Observed other instructors and lecturers, gathering valuable techniques to be implemented into future lectures and courses
Fire Service Instructor
Haywood Community College
02.2020 - Current
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student centered learning
- Created guides and course materials to reiterate lecture information and help students
- Observed other instructors and lecturers, gathering valuable techniques to be implemented into future lectures and courses
Fire Lieutenant
City Of Hendersonville
06.2019 - Current
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritize medical care for patients
- Train continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work
- Checked medications and equipment daily to ensure proper control and inventory
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies
- Cleaned and inspected all equipment.
PT Firefighter
Junaluska Community Volunteer Fire Department
12.2014 - Current
- Cleaned and performed general maintenance of fire equipment and fire stations
- Provided station tours, pre-incident surveys and installed smoke detectors to provide fire education to public
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property
- Developed and implemented training in firefighting procedures
Firefighter
Town Of Canton, Fire Department
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform emergency medical services
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations to ensure proper order and condition
- Made daily inspections of facilities and equipment
- Quickly act to contain any hazardous chemicals that could catch fire, leak, or spill
- Maintained a very strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision making in emergency situations
Personal Care Aide
Spicewood Cottages
04.2016 - 03.2017
- Maintained a clean, safe and well-organized patient environment
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed
- Developed rapport with patients to create a safe and trusting environment for care
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, hygiene and grooming
- Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure
- Collaborated with management team to make necessary improvements and satisfy resident needs
Team Leader
Burger King Corporation
2015 - 03.2016
- Coached team members in customer service techniques, providing feedback and encouragement toward reaching sales goals
- Actively pursued personal learning and development opportunities
- Demonstrated dedication to continuously improving sales abilities and product knowledge
Education
High School Diploma -
Pisgah High School
Canton, NC2017
Emergency Medical Technician
Haywood Community College
Clyde, NC2017
Skills
- Firefighting activities
- Disaster management
- Patient care documentation
- Emergency communications
- Mass casualty events
- Hazard prevention
- Emergency management
- Equipment evaluation
- Emergency medical treatment
- Apparatus inspection
- Personnel management
- Fire safety/Community education
Certification
NC OSFM
- NC Certified Firefighter
- NC Certified Fire Officer 1
- NC Certified Fire Officer 2
- NC Instructor 1
- NC Instructor 2
- NC Instructor 3
- NC Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC)
- Hazardous Materials Level 1 Responder
- Hazardous Materials Level 1 PPE
- Hazardous Materials Level 1 Air Motioning & Sampling
- Fire & Life Safety Educator Level 1
- NC DO Pumps
- NC DO Aerials
- NC DO Mobile Water Supply
- NC DO Emergency Vehicle Driver (EVD)
- NC Traffic Incident Management (TIMs)
- NC TR-General
- NC TR-Water Rescue
- NC TR- Vehicle
- NC TR- Machinery & Agricultural
- NC TR- Structural Collapse
- NC TR- Trench Rescue
- NC TR- Confined Space
- NC TR- Wilderness
- High Angle School Level 1
- High Angle School Level 2
- Chief 101
- Commercial Fire Operations
- NC Breathing Equipment School
Teaching Qualifications
- Firefighter 1&2
- RIC
- Emergency Vehicle Driver (EVD)
NCEM
- LSFTM
NC OEMS
- Advanced EMT
FEMA
- ICS-100
- ICS-200
- ICS-300
- ICS-400
- ICS-700
- ICS-800
- IS-00804 ESF #4 Firefighting
- IS-00320 Wildfire Mitigation
- IS-00230.d Fundamentals of Emergency Management
- IS-00005.a An Introduction to Hazardous Materials
- IS-00015.d Special Events Contingency planning for Public Safety Agencies
NC Forrest Service
- S-130
- S-131
- S-190
- L-180
NFA Classes
- Strategies and tactics for initial company operations (STICO)
- Preparation for initial company operations (PICO)
- Leadership 1, 2, & 3
Specialty Certifications
- Advanced Vehicle Extrication
- Winching, lifting, stabilizing, and moving Vehicles
- Vehicles hanging around
- Heavy Vehicle lifting
- Heavy Machinery lifting
- Basic Ladder Company Operations
- Basic Engine Company Operations
- Moving Occupied Vehicles
- Recruitment and Retention
- Advanced Firefighter
- Advanced forcible entry
- Aggressive Firefighting, Flow-path management, and VEIS
- More than the minimum
- Command and control
- Evaluating strategies for supervisors
- Mission driven leadership
- Instructor Indoctrination Course
- Car Seat Technician
- Group crisis intervention
- Individual crisis intervention
Timeline
Rescue Technician
Henderson County Rescue Squad
06.2022 - Current
Fire Service Instructor
Blue Ridge Community College
08.2020 - Current
Fire Service Instructor
Haywood Community College
02.2020 - Current
Fire Lieutenant
City Of Hendersonville
06.2019 - Current
Firefighter
Town Of Canton, Fire Department
08.2017 - 05.2019
Personal Care Aide
Spicewood Cottages
04.2016 - 03.2017
PT Firefighter
Junaluska Community Volunteer Fire Department
12.2014 - Current
NC OSFM
- NC Certified Firefighter
- NC Certified Fire Officer 1
- NC Certified Fire Officer 2
- NC Instructor 1
- NC Instructor 2
- NC Instructor 3
- NC Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC)
- Hazardous Materials Level 1 Responder
- Hazardous Materials Level 1 PPE
- Hazardous Materials Level 1 Air Motioning & Sampling
- Fire & Life Safety Educator Level 1
- NC DO Pumps
- NC DO Aerials
- NC DO Mobile Water Supply
- NC DO Emergency Vehicle Driver (EVD)
- NC Traffic Incident Management (TIMs)
- NC TR-General
- NC TR-Water Rescue
- NC TR- Vehicle
- NC TR- Machinery & Agricultural
- NC TR- Structural Collapse
- NC TR- Trench Rescue
- NC TR- Confined Space
- NC TR- Wilderness
- High Angle School Level 1
- High Angle School Level 2
- Chief 101
- Commercial Fire Operations
- NC Breathing Equipment School
Teaching Qualifications
- Firefighter 1&2
- RIC
- Emergency Vehicle Driver (EVD)
NCEM
- LSFTM
NC OEMS
- Advanced EMT
FEMA
- ICS-100
- ICS-200
- ICS-300
- ICS-400
- ICS-700
- ICS-800
- IS-00804 ESF #4 Firefighting
- IS-00320 Wildfire Mitigation
- IS-00230.d Fundamentals of Emergency Management
- IS-00005.a An Introduction to Hazardous Materials
- IS-00015.d Special Events Contingency planning for Public Safety Agencies
NC Forrest Service
- S-130
- S-131
- S-190
- L-180
NFA Classes
- Strategies and tactics for initial company operations (STICO)
- Preparation for initial company operations (PICO)
- Leadership 1, 2, & 3
Specialty Certifications
- Advanced Vehicle Extrication
- Winching, lifting, stabilizing, and moving Vehicles
- Vehicles hanging around
- Heavy Vehicle lifting
- Heavy Machinery lifting
- Basic Ladder Company Operations
- Basic Engine Company Operations
- Moving Occupied Vehicles
- Recruitment and Retention
- Advanced Firefighter
- Advanced forcible entry
- Aggressive Firefighting, Flow-path management, and VEIS
- More than the minimum
- Command and control
- Evaluating strategies for supervisors
- Mission driven leadership
- Instructor Indoctrination Course
- Car Seat Technician
- Group crisis intervention
- Individual crisis intervention
Team Leader
Burger King Corporation
2015 - 03.2016
High School Diploma -
Pisgah High School
Emergency Medical Technician
Haywood Community College
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