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Jason Kosler

Summary

Dynamic Captain/EMT-Basic with the City of Rosenberg, skilled in emergency response and personnel management. Proven track record in leading teams during hazardous material incidents, enhancing firefighter safety through rigorous training. Adept at performance evaluation and maintaining meticulous records, ensuring optimal operational readiness and community trust.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Captain/EMT-Basic

City Of Rosenberg
02.2008 - Current
  • Assisted paramedics in patient care, contributing to successful treatment outcomes for patients.
  • Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs til paramedics arrived on location and took over patient care.
  • Documented accurate patient care reports, maintaining comprehensive records for future reference by healthcare professionals.
  • Assisted with equipment inventory checks and restocking supplies as needed, guaranteeing that all necessary tools were readily available for efficient response times.
  • Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
  • Mentored new firefighters in developing essential skills and understanding departmental expectations for performance excellence.
  • Led a team of firefighters in extinguishing hazardous material fires, minimizing environmental impact and potential harm to nearby residents.
  • Improved firefighter safety through consistent training sessions and adherence to established guidelines.
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
  • Directed work of [Number] firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
  • Developed strong relationships with community leaders, fostering trust and collaboration for public safety initiatives.
  • Managed personnel schedules, ensuring adequate staffing for optimal response times during emergencies.
  • Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
  • Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
  • Mentored new recruits and junior officers, guiding them through rigorous training programs and preparing them for advancement within department.
  • Assessed scenes, coordinated responses and communicated critical details to superiors through two-way radios.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lamar Consolidated Independent School District
Rosenberg, TX
06-1998

Skills

  • Emergency response
  • Personnel management
  • Technical rescue
  • Fire suppression
  • Hazardous materials response
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Performance evaluation
  • Professional demeanor

Certification

Advanced Firefighter Certification

Advanced Fire Investigator

Driver Operator Pumper

Driver Operator Aerial

ISO-100

ISO-200

ISO-700

ISO-800

Fire Instructor 1

Fire Officer 1

Incident Safety Officer

Hazardous Materials Technician

Structural Technician 2

Ropes Rescue 2

Trench Rescue 1

Confined Space Rescue

Timeline

Captain/EMT-Basic

City Of Rosenberg
02.2008 - Current

High School Diploma -

Lamar Consolidated Independent School District