Jackson Shafer
McHenry,IL
Summary
Dedicated firefighter/EMT skilled in structural firefighting, emergency medical response, and hazardous material response. Committed to ensuring team readiness and effective incident coordination.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter/EMT
United States Air Force
Malmstrom AFB, MT
09.2023 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls, providing rapid fire suppression and rescue operations.
- Conducted training exercises to enhance team readiness and operational efficiency.
- Maintained firefighting equipment, ensuring operational readiness and compliance with safety standards.
- Provided off base support to surrounding agencies through mutual aid agreements.
Emergency Dispatch Operator
United States Air Force
Malmstrom AFB, MT
04.2025 - 11.2025
- Coordinated emergency response efforts, ensuring timely communication among first responders and relevant agencies.
- Monitored multiple radio frequencies, efficiently prioritizing calls based on urgency and nature of incidents.
- Provided critical support during high-pressure situations, demonstrating composure and effective problem-solving skills.
- Dispatched air force assets to off base surroundings agencies to provide mutual aid.
Laborer
All Wildlife Animal Eviction
Crystal Lake, IL
06.2020 - 03.2023
- Implemented humane eviction strategies to relocate animals safely.
- Utilized traps and exclusion techniques to prevent future infestations.
- Conducted wildlife inspections to identify animal entry points and nesting areas.
In Shop Employee
Jimmy Johns Subs
McHenry, IL
03.2019 - 06.2020
- Prepared and assembled sandwiches according to customer specifications and quality standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to ensure efficient operations.
- Assisted in training new employees on operational procedures and best practices.
Education
No Degree - Fire Science
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, IL05-2022
High School Diploma -
McHenry Community High School
McHenry, IL05-2020
Skills
- Fire Suppression
- Structural Firefighting
- Hazardous Materials Response
- Emergency Incident Coordination
- Emergency Communications
- Critical Decision Making
- Situational Awareness
- Public education
Certification
- Firefighter I (IFSAC/Pro Board)
- Firefighter II (IFSAC/Pro Board)
- Airport Firefighter (IFSAC/Pro Board)
- Driver/Operator-ARFF (IFSAC/Pro Board)
- Driver/Operator-Pumper (IFSAC/Pro Board)
- Driver/Operator-Tender (IFSAC/Pro Board)
- Public Telecommunicator I (IFSAC/Pro Board)
- Public Telecommunicator II (IFSAC/Pro Board)
- EMT-B (NREMT)
- Hazardous Materials/WMD- Technician (IFSAC/Pro Board)
Timeline
Emergency Dispatch Operator
United States Air Force
04.2025 - 11.2025
Firefighter/EMT
United States Air Force
09.2023 - Current
Laborer
All Wildlife Animal Eviction
06.2020 - 03.2023
In Shop Employee
Jimmy Johns Subs
03.2019 - 06.2020
No Degree - Fire Science
McHenry County College
High School Diploma -
McHenry Community High School