Jeff Watson
Everson,WA
Summary
Experienced Firefighter that thinks quickly under pressure and remains calm in stressful situations. Offering 20+ years of experience in efficiently responding to fire and EMS alarms, striving to gain new skill sets and evolving with the fire service. Always community minded and focused, with the upmost integrity. Dedicated, Loyal employee who looks to keep the work environment motivating and rewarding.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Career Firefighter/EMT B
Whatcom County Fire District 7
Ferndale , WA
05.2014 - Current
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Checked hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
- Answered emergency situations and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation.
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
- Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety.
Intern
Whatcom County Fire District 7
Ferndale, WA
01.2010 - 04.2023
- Works well in team environment as well as independently.
- Accepts instruction from management regarding assignments and tasks.
- Works alongside crew members to complete emergencies and tasks as a team.
- Works a minimum of 48 hrs a month
Part Time Firefighter/EMT
Skagit County Fire District 6
Burlington, WA
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Officer of Engine Company and in charge of crew for the day.
- Daily Training Instructor and Organizer of Daily Tasks
- Works a minimum of 48 hrs a month
Volunteer Firefighter/ Lieutenant
Whatcom County Fire District 7
Ferndale, WA
01.2005 - 01.2014
- Promoted to Volunteer Lieutenant in 2012.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Respond from home to station for emergencies
- Maintained quarterly required trainings and responses
Cadet
Fire Cadet, Whatcom Fire 7
Ferndale, WA
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Learned the process of becoming a firefigher and what being a firefighter entailed.
- Rode along with crews to gain first hand experience
- Began with basic training and minor skills
Education
AA degree - Fire Science/Protection Technology
Skagit Valley College
Mount Vernon, WA06.2007
Diploma -
Ferndale High School
Ferndale, WA06.2005
Skills
Previous Acting Lieutenant on B shift
EMT/B for 17 years
Washington State BLS Evaluator
IFSAC Instructor 1
NFA Incident Safety Officer
Previous Volunteer Lieutenant
Assistant with Whatcom County Fire Academy
Efficient with multiple computer platforms, ie; Word, Excel, 365
Previous Business Owner
Certification
Whatcom County Fire Academy in 2005/06
WA State EMT-B obtained in 2007
WA State EMS evaluator
IFSAC FF1 obtained in 2007
IFSAC Hazardous Materials Awareness obtained in 2007
IFSAC Hazardous Materials Operations obtained in 2023
NFA Incident Safety Officer obtained in 2017
IFSAC Instructor 1 obtained 2018
Timeline
Part Time Firefighter/EMT
Skagit County Fire District 6
01.2015 - 01.2017
Career Firefighter/EMT B
Whatcom County Fire District 7
05.2014 - Current
Intern
Whatcom County Fire District 7
01.2010 - 04.2023
Volunteer Firefighter/ Lieutenant
Whatcom County Fire District 7
01.2005 - 01.2014
Cadet
Fire Cadet, Whatcom Fire 7
01.2003 - 01.2005
AA degree - Fire Science/Protection Technology
Skagit Valley College
Diploma -
Ferndale High School
Whatcom County Fire Academy in 2005/06
WA State EMT-B obtained in 2007
WA State EMS evaluator
IFSAC FF1 obtained in 2007
IFSAC Hazardous Materials Awareness obtained in 2007
IFSAC Hazardous Materials Operations obtained in 2023
NFA Incident Safety Officer obtained in 2017
IFSAC Instructor 1 obtained 2018
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