Ethan Parker
Gresham
Summary
Experience with managing emergency situations and providing immediate medical care. Three years of wildfire suppression protecting life and land. Utilize quick decision-making and critical thinking to ensure public safety. Knowledge of team collaboration and effective problem-solving in high-pressure environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forestry Technician
Clackamas Fire District
Boring, OR
04.2025 - 10.2025
- Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Improved crew safety through diligent hazard assessment and risk management during incidents.
- Established water supplies, connected hoses and directed water onto fires.
- Boosted situational awareness among firefighters through consistent monitoring of weather conditions and fire behavior patterns.
- Ensured prompt medical care for injured crew members by providing first aid support when necessary.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Metro West Ambulance
Clackamas, OR
10.2023 - 04.2025
- Administer basic life support measures during transport, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout transit.
- Document patient assessments and interventions accurately in compliance with state and local EMS regulations.
- Engage with healthcare providers to facilitate effective handoffs and ensure continuity of patient care post-transport.
- Improved patient reassurance and cooperation during emergencies by employing excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Coordinated with dispatch and other emergency services to optimize response times and resource allocation.
Wildland Firefighter
Dust Busters Plus LLC
Eugene, OR
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Assist in training new firefighters on techniques and protocols to boost team competency.
- Evaluated areas after containing fires to identify and suppress hot spots.
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
- Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
- Ensured prompt medical care for injured crew members by providing first aid support when necessary.
Assistant Manager
Bellagio's Pizza
Vancouver, WA
06.2018 - 06.2023
- Prepared all menu items ordered by customers with fast detail-oriented service.
- Monitored kitchen operations for compliance with health and safety regulations, ensuring a safe dining environment.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various project tasks.
Blood Distribution Technician
American Red Cross
Portland, OR
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Performed quality inspection of a variety of blood products in inventory before packaging/shipping the order to requested hospitals/resource sharing.
- Performed correct documentation of inbound/outbound shipments using the ePROGESA medical ordering system.
- Followed standard work instruction to prepare products for shipments, following precise procedures to maintain temperature, sanitation, and product eligibility.
- Coordinated with medical couriers to accurately get hospital orders to destinations while monitoring transit time.
Plastic Machine Operator
Nike Air Manufacturing & Innovation
Beaverton, OR
06.2019 - 11.2021
- Operate a variety of plastic, as well as fabric production machinery in accordance to shoe product.
- Manage operators on the production line and address any machine issues and faults, including troubleshooting.
- Consistently met production targets while maintaining high quality standards for finished products through thorough inspections during the manufacturing process.
- Boosted productivity by collaborating with other operators in the planning and execution of production schedules.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mt. View High School
Vancouver, WA06-2017
Skills
- Fire suppression
- Public relations skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Pre-hospital care
- Critical decision-making skills
- Safe driving
- Surveying and land mapping
- Resource protection
Certification
- State & National EMT Certification
- BLS Certification
- Wildland Firefighter Red Card/ FFT1
- Valid OR Drivers License
- Behavioral and Psychiatric Emergencies
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Forestry Technician
Clackamas Fire District
04.2025 - 10.2025
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Metro West Ambulance
10.2023 - 04.2025
Wildland Firefighter
Dust Busters Plus LLC
07.2023 - 10.2024
Blood Distribution Technician
American Red Cross
11.2021 - 06.2022
Plastic Machine Operator
Nike Air Manufacturing & Innovation
06.2019 - 11.2021
Assistant Manager
Bellagio's Pizza
06.2018 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Mt. View High School