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Jacob Koch

Plainfield

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with a strong background in emergency response and logistics, recognized as Candidate of the Year at North Aurora Fire Protection District. Skilled in critical decision-making and operating heavy machinery, I excel in both team environments and independent tasks, ensuring safety and efficiency in all operations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Logistics

Southern Kane County Training Association
09.2023 - Current
  • Repair and build training props
  • Keep the training grounds well kept and organized
  • Stoke for live fire training

Firefighter/EMT-Basic

North Aurora Fire Protection District
01.2022 - Current
  • Responding to 911 calls, both fire and EMS
  • Perform equipment maintenance checks to ensure operational readiness and safety compliance.
  • Collaborated with team members during fire suppression activities, enhancing coordination and response times.
  • Assist in teaching recruits and cadets
  • Operate Vehicles
  • Was awarded Candidate of the year in 2023

Shop Worker

Omega Plumbing
09.2019 - 07.2021
  • Operated machinery to efficiently complete production tasks and maintain quality standards.
  • Monitored inventory levels, ensuring timely restocking of supplies for optimal workflow.
  • Assisted the guys in the field when needed
  • operated and hauled heavy machinery to job sites
  • delivered equipment and material to job sites

Landscape and Hardscape

Jeffs Premiere Landscaping
04.2017 - 09.2019
  • Built brick patios
  • Hauled skid steers for job sites
  • Delivered mulch and patio materials via Dump truck


Education

Vehicle Machinery Operations -

Aurora Fire Academy
Aurora
08-2023

Fire Apparatus Engineer -

Romeoville Fire Academy
Romeoville, IL
05-2023

Emergency Medical Technician Basic -

Romeoville Fire Academy
Romeoville, IL
04-2022

Basic Operations Firefighter -

Romeoville Fire Academy
Romeoville, IL
09-2021

Plainfield North High School
Plainfield, IL
05-2021

Skills

  • Critical decision making
  • Mechanically enclined
  • Able to work well in a group and alone
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Can operate heavy machinery
  • Able to repair small and big engines

Timeline

Logistics

Southern Kane County Training Association
09.2023 - Current

Firefighter/EMT-Basic

North Aurora Fire Protection District
01.2022 - Current

Shop Worker

Omega Plumbing
09.2019 - 07.2021

Landscape and Hardscape

Jeffs Premiere Landscaping
04.2017 - 09.2019

Vehicle Machinery Operations -

Aurora Fire Academy

Fire Apparatus Engineer -

Romeoville Fire Academy

Emergency Medical Technician Basic -

Romeoville Fire Academy

Basic Operations Firefighter -

Romeoville Fire Academy

Plainfield North High School
Jacob Koch