Jacob Dowling
Williamsburg,VA
Summary
Senior firefighter/paramedic with extensive experience delivering high-quality care in emergency situations. Expertise in firefighting and emergency medical services, complemented by strong team communication abilities. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through compassionate and reasoned decision-making under pressure.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Firefighter/Paramedic
York County Department of Fire & Life Safety
Yorktown, VA
11.2020 - Current
- Collaborates with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
- Attends trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
- Trained new firefighters on equipment use, safety protocols, and operational procedures.
- Supervised a team of firefighters and emergency personnel during incidents.
Emergency Medical Technician- Paramedic
Abingdon Volunteer Fire & Rescue (Paid Staff)
Gloucester , VA
10.2021 - 12.2025
- Trained new hires by providing insights into job duties and evaluating performance during shifts.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality care through ongoing training and education initiatives.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls and assessed patient conditions.
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
Richmond Ambulance Authority
Richmond, VA
04.2020 - 11.2020
- Observed and assessed incident scenes to maintain safety of first responders.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
Education
Vocational Certification - Paramedic
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA01-2024
Certification - Command School
Hampton Roads Fire Officers Academy
Yorktown, VA05-2023
Certification - Firefighter 1/2
Hampton Roads Fire Academy
Yorktown, VA03-2021
High School Diploma -
Woodside High School
Newport News, VA06-2019
Skills
- Emergent situation management
- Conditions assessment
- Medical response
- Fire suppression
- Mentoring
Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician- Paramedic ( NREMT-P)
- Firefighter 1/2
- VDEM HAZMAT Technician
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician- Paramedic
Abingdon Volunteer Fire & Rescue (Paid Staff)
10.2021 - 12.2025
Senior Firefighter/Paramedic
York County Department of Fire & Life Safety
11.2020 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
Richmond Ambulance Authority
04.2020 - 11.2020
Vocational Certification - Paramedic
Virginia Commonwealth University
Certification - Command School
Hampton Roads Fire Officers Academy
Certification - Firefighter 1/2
Hampton Roads Fire Academy
High School Diploma -
Woodside High School