Jason Kosler
El Campo,TX
Summary
Dynamic Captain/EMT-Basic with the City of Rosenberg, skilled in emergency response and personnel management. Proven track record in leading teams during emergency incidents, enhancing firefighter safety through rigorous training. Adept at performance evaluation and maintaining meticulous records, ensuring optimal operational readiness and community trust. Serving as a shift quartermaster since the beginning of my career in 2008.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Captain/EMT-Basic
City Of Rosenberg
Rosenberg, TX
01.2023 - Current
- Monitored firefighters as they treated patients on emergency scenes.
- 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.
- Served as shift Quartermaster; maintaining documentation, training, issuing gear, and completing gear checks to make sure personnel were safe and compliant with the state.
- 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.
- 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.
- Developed strong relationships with all fire personnel, 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 senior firefighters, guiding them through rigorous training programs and preparing them for advancement within department.
- Maintained training records in the department's reporting software, and sharepoint drive.
- Assessed scenes, coordinated responses and communicated critical details to superiors through two-way radios.
- Rode-up as Battalion Chief several times throughout my time as a Captain.
Fire Engineer/EMT-Basic
City of Rosenberg
Rosenberg, TX
11.2013 - 01.2023
- Maintained and ensured readiness for emergency responses.
- Utilized radios to communicate with dispatch and other personnel on emergency scenes.
- Responded to fire and medical emergencies and other related emergency support calls by driving fire apparatus to the scene using the quickest and safest routes.
- Positioning the fire apparatus to maximize the utilization of equipment.
- Maintain knowledge and skills required for emergency operations.
- Operated the aerial apparatus, pumping, laying hose lines, and assist in the suppression of fires.
- Performed periodic maintenance and assist in repairs to fire equipment, making minor repairs, adjustments.
- Providing and participating in training activities such as fire prevention, inspections, drills, and demonstrations.
- Continued to serve as the shift Quartermaster, issuing gear, performing gear checks, maintaining documentation through the departments PSTrax software.
- Rode up as Captain and placed as an interim Captain on two different occasions which were from August 26, 2019 to February 12, 2020 and January 7, 2021 to September 5, 2022.
Education
No Degree - Fire Inspector
Training Division
Crowley, Texas03-2026
High School Diploma -
Lamar Consolidated Independent School District
Rosenberg, TX06-1998
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
01.2023 - Current
Fire Engineer/EMT-Basic
City of Rosenberg
11.2013 - 01.2023
No Degree - Fire Inspector
Training Division
High School Diploma -
Lamar Consolidated Independent School District