Jes Olsen
Heber
Summary
Dynamic fire service professional with extensive experience at Wasatch Fire District, excelling in incident command and emergency management. Proven leader in training and compliance, enhancing team performance and public safety. Skilled in technical documentation and effective communication, ensuring thorough reporting and community outreach. Committed to fire prevention and risk mitigation.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Captain
Wasatch Fire District
06.2018 - Current
- Supervised and led up to six co-workers and part-time employees.
- Established initial incident command at emergency scenes, fulfilling responsibilities until relieved.
- Trained personnel and maintained training records to ensure compliance.
- Responded to emergencies, enhancing public safety and community awareness.
- Conducted fire inspections and pre-incident planning to mitigate risks.
- Completed and reviewed reports for accuracy and thoroughness.
Certification Tester
Utah Fire and Rescue Academy
Provo
02.2020 - 02.2023
- Documented testing procedures and maintained accurate records of evaluations conducted.
AEMT
Wasatch County EMS
09.2012 - 12.2019
Firefighter/AEMT
Wasatch Fire District
04.2015 - 06.2018
Volunteer/Part Time Firefighter
Wasatch Fire District
06.2011 - 04.2015
Education
Associates in Science -
Utah Valley University
Associates in Applied Science - Emergency Services
Utah Valley University
One-Year Certificate - Firefighter Recruit Candidate
Utah Valley University
Skills
- Incident command and emergency management
- Safety training and compliance
- Emergency response planning
- Technical documentation and reporting
- Team leadership and development
- Effective communication skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Public relations and outreach
- Fire prevention and suppression techniques
- Staff performance evaluation and oversight
- Supply procurement and resource allocation
- Firefighting procedures and technical rescue
Certification
• Firefighter I
• Firefighter II
• Hazardous Materials 1st Responder Awareness
• Hazardous Materials 1st Responder Operations
• NWCG Wildland Firefighter I
• Fire Service Instructor 1
• Fire Officer I
• Company Officer Inspector
• Utah A-EMT
• NWCG IC 5
• Vehicle Extrication Technician I & II
• Trench Rescue Operations
• Firefighter II
• Hazardous Materials 1st Responder Awareness
• Hazardous Materials 1st Responder Operations
• NWCG Wildland Firefighter I
• Fire Service Instructor 1
• Fire Officer I
• Company Officer Inspector
• Utah A-EMT
• NWCG IC 5
• Vehicle Extrication Technician I & II
• Trench Rescue Operations
Wasatch Fire District Stewardships
- Radio Communication (2023-Current)
- Fire Training Cadre (2025-Current)
Activities And Awards
- Utah State Firemen’s Association 10 years of service, 2021
- State of Utah Emergency Medical Incident Outstanding Performance, 2017
- Class Officer Fire and Rescue Academy Class #60, 2011
- Future for Agriculture American Farmer Degree, 2007
- Future for Agriculture Officer, 2005 & 2006
- Wasatch Rodeo Team Officer, 2005 & 2006
- Wasatch Wrestling Team Co-Captain, 2003-2006
- Eagle Scout Rank, 2002
- Hope of America Award, 1999
Timeline
Certification Tester
Utah Fire and Rescue Academy
02.2020 - 02.2023
Captain
Wasatch Fire District
06.2018 - Current
Firefighter/AEMT
Wasatch Fire District
04.2015 - 06.2018
AEMT
Wasatch County EMS
09.2012 - 12.2019
Volunteer/Part Time Firefighter
Wasatch Fire District
06.2011 - 04.2015
Associates in Science -
Utah Valley University
Associates in Applied Science - Emergency Services
Utah Valley University
One-Year Certificate - Firefighter Recruit Candidate
Utah Valley University