Colton Shropshire
Midlothian,TX
Summary
I am a Firefighter/Paramedic/Veteran that excels in an ever-changing, and sometimes unpredictable, environment. Love to learn and teach the latest and greatest whether that be para-medicine or firefighting. I have met people from all over the world and have worked with people from all over the world with success and respect no matter their culture or beliefs. I will always adapt and complete what is expected of me within the guidelines I am provided. I am able to accept all forms of constructive criticism and it has helped to complete the numerous jobs I am expected to perform for the city of Grand Prairie or wherever I may go.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter/Paramedic
City Of Grand Prairie
04.2016 - Current
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Senior Firefighter at departments' "Rookie Farm" station 6 that involves teaching and mentoring new personnel.
- Learned how to effectively communicate with a very diverse community with different cultural backgrounds.
- Ensuring that what is taught to new personnel is held to the high standard of my department.
- Work very well with a diverse team of professionals for 48 hours at a time and sometimes longer.
- Improving on administrative paperwork with each patient or fire incident as required by the state.
Salesman
Lonestar Guns, Gear & Gallery
02.2013 - 08.2013
- Promoted and up-sold products and services to meet the needs of customers.
- Quickly adapted to customer service needs and speaking with a very large range of customers from different backgrounds
- Maintained and oversaw large numbers of firearms inventory requirements by serial numbers
- Learned and excelled at very meticulous paperwork required by the government
Infantryman (11B)/Scout Sniper Team Leader
United States Army
07.2007 - 11.2012
- Oversaw teams planning, implementing, and realigning field and base operational strategies.
- Handled all administrative work for eight personnel without any issues.
- Oversaw and organized all training from my immediate eight subordinates to classes with over 100 attendees
- Stepped up to positions higher than my rank with no difficulty and adapted quickly in the absence of supervisors to complete the work order.
- Oversaw the accountability and maintenance of large amounts of sensitive equipment ranging into the millions of dollars range.
Education
No Degree - Fire Academy, EMT, And Paramedic
Weatherford College
Weatherford, TXHigh School Diploma -
Santo High School
Santo, TX05.2007
Skills
- Structural Firefighting 1 and 2
- Swift Water Rescue Technician
- Ropes 1 and Ropes 2 Certification
- State certified Driver/Operator
- Vehicle Rescue Operations certified
- Instructor 1 certified
- HAZMAT awareness and operations certified
- Completed Command & Control: Strategies & Tactics Course
- Maintenance of sensitive equipment
- Work well as a team and take the role of leader with no difficulty
- Strive to know the job of the man above and below me and excel in whatever position I am given
- Work well with very diverse groups
- Have been in several instructor positions and excelled
- Motivated in my job field to teach others
- Nine years Engine/Truck time, all within a busy 911 system
Timeline
Firefighter/Paramedic
City Of Grand Prairie
04.2016 - Current
Salesman
Lonestar Guns, Gear & Gallery
02.2013 - 08.2013
Infantryman (11B)/Scout Sniper Team Leader
United States Army
07.2007 - 11.2012
No Degree - Fire Academy, EMT, And Paramedic
Weatherford College
High School Diploma -
Santo High School
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