Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
Timeline
Professional Development:
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Jacob Benedict

Bremerton,WA

Summary

Motivated and experienced Firefighter/Paramedic seeking promotion to Driver Engineer at South Kitsap Fire and Rescue. Bringing over 15 years of fire service experience with specialized training in apparatus operations, extrication, and rescue, as well as a strong foundation in instruction, leadership, and departmental commitment.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Firefighter/Paramedic

South Kitsap Fire Rescue
09.2022 - Current
  • Operate various department apparatus during emergency responses under supervision; familiar with SKFR Driver/Operator protocols.
  • Participated in SKFR Driver/Operator Academy.
  • Trained in Tactical EMS and Rescue Swimmer Operations.
  • Regularly assist with mentoring new personnel and participating in department training.

Firefighter/AEMT

Navy Region Northwest Fire and EMS
08.2020 - 09.2022
  • Responded to structural, hazmat, and technical rescue incidents across multiple installations.
  • Supported apparatus readiness and logistics.

Firefighter/Paramedic

Highlands Fire Department
11.2018 - 08.2020
  • Operated Type 1, Type 3, Type 6 and water tender engines in both structural and wildland roles.
  • Served as acting engineer on multiple occasions.

Firefighter/Paramedic

Page Fire Department
03.2016 - 11.2018
  • Conducted pump operations, EMS, and extrication during multi-agency responses.
  • Provided instruction for probationary firefighters and EMTs.

EMT

Concentra Urgent Care
10.2015 - 03.2016

Senior Crew Member

Flagstaff Fire Department
04.2015 - 10.2015

Broadband Technician II

Suddenlink Communications
01.2013 - 01.2015

Firefighter/EMT/Security

Flagstaff Ranch Gated Community
01.2011 - 01.2013

Crew Member

Bear Jaw Fire and Fuels Module/Type 2 IA Crew
01.2009 - 01.2011

Education

AAS - Paramedic Studies

Coconino Community College
Flagstaff, AZ
01.2017

AAS - Fire Science

Coconino Community College
Flagstaff, AZ
01.2015

Bachelor of Science - Fire Administration

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
09-2025

Certification

  • JATC firefighter apprenticeship
  • Advanced School of Leadership
  • BLS instructor
  • PXT 202 advanced extrication
  • Rope Rescue Technician
  • Rescue systems One
  • FEMA NFA- Incident Safety Officer
  • OTEP ESE Evaluator
  • PXT 201 Basic extrication
  • West Regional Counterdrug Training Center- Enhanced Tactical Medicine
  • IFSAC Fire Officer I- 3461135
  • IFSAC Fire Instructor I- 3460905
  • SKFR Driver/Operator academy
  • IFSAC Driver Operator Pumper 2546399
  • Critical Incident Stress Management- group and individual
  • Firefighter Wellness- Arizona stated fire school
  • NREMT-Paramedic- M5044413
  • Washington State Paramedic- PARA.ES.61387844
  • BLS CPR, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, ITLS, AMLS
  • Hazardous Materials- PPE, Awareness, Operations, Technician
  • Central Arizona Honor Guard Training
  • IFSAC Firefighter I & II
  • FEMA NIMS 100, 200, 230, 700, 800
  • S- 130, S-190, L-180, I-100 Basic Wildland Firefighter
  • S-131 Squad Boss
  • S-133 Look Up Down and Around
  • S-212 Chainsaw

Timeline

Firefighter/Paramedic

South Kitsap Fire Rescue
09.2022 - Current

Firefighter/AEMT

Navy Region Northwest Fire and EMS
08.2020 - 09.2022

Firefighter/Paramedic

Highlands Fire Department
11.2018 - 08.2020

Firefighter/Paramedic

Page Fire Department
03.2016 - 11.2018

EMT

Concentra Urgent Care
10.2015 - 03.2016

Senior Crew Member

Flagstaff Fire Department
04.2015 - 10.2015

Broadband Technician II

Suddenlink Communications
01.2013 - 01.2015

Firefighter/EMT/Security

Flagstaff Ranch Gated Community
01.2011 - 01.2013

Crew Member

Bear Jaw Fire and Fuels Module/Type 2 IA Crew
01.2009 - 01.2011

AAS - Paramedic Studies

Coconino Community College

AAS - Fire Science

Coconino Community College

Bachelor of Science - Fire Administration

Columbia Southern University

Professional Development:

  • Tactical EMS- South Kitsap Fire and Rescue
  • Rescue Swimmer Operations level- South Kitsap Fire and Rescue
  • School of Leadership- Completed
  • The Counseling Team- Peer support training
  • Critical Incident Stress Management- Group and Individual
  • Firefighter Wellness- Arizona State Fire School
  • Central Arizona Honor Guard training

Professional Contributions:

Local 2876 Eboard member- PAC April 2024- January 2025 

  • Active union involvement, representing member interests and supporting departmental initiatives.

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