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Jacob Cowgill

McHenry,IL

Summary

I have spent almost 2 years as a Firefighter/EMT-Basic at Fox Lake Fire Protection District. I have proven expertise in emergency response and patient assessment, I am complemented by strong team collaboration skills, strong communications skills, and a willingness to learn and improve.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Firefighter/EMT-Basic

Fox Lake Fire Protection District
Fox Lake, IL
04.2023 - Current

As a member of the Fox Lake Fire Protection District I responded to 911 calls at all times of the day. I help in medical emergencies, car crashes, and fires. Me and my fellow employees help the residents of Fox Lake with emergencies.

Deck Supervisor/Swim Instructor

Goldfish Swim School
Mundelein, IL
02.2019 - 11.2023

I helped keep the pool deck orderly. Helped students find their proper class. Assisted teachers with lesson plans and maintaining lesson quality. As a swim instructor I taught students how to swim and water safety. I also gave progress reports to parents about their kids.

Gymnastics Coach

Libertyville Gymnastics Academy
Libertyville, IL
11.2022 - 04.2023

I helped students work on gymnastics skills. I helped students as young as 6 months and as old as 18. I interacted with parents and helped keep their kids safe and on task during class.

Education

Associate of Arts - Paramedicine

McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, IL
07-2025

Skills

  • CPR certification
  • Patient assessment
  • Emergency response
  • Medical documentation
  • Team collaboration
  • Conflict resolution
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Fire suppression
  • Fire prevention

I am also almost done with my EMT-P class and will graduate in July

Certification

  • EMT-B
  • Basic Operations Firefighter
  • NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800
  • CPR
  • Hazmat Tech
  • ACLS

Timeline

Firefighter/EMT-Basic

Fox Lake Fire Protection District
04.2023 - Current

Gymnastics Coach

Libertyville Gymnastics Academy
11.2022 - 04.2023

Deck Supervisor/Swim Instructor

Goldfish Swim School
02.2019 - 11.2023

Associate of Arts - Paramedicine

McHenry County College
Jacob Cowgill