Jonathan Walker
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Reliable First Responder with broad experience in emergency services including medical aid, crisis management, and disaster response. Strengths include swift problem-solving abilities, robust interpersonal communication skills, and a keen ability to handle high-pressure situations effectively. Previous roles have benefited from quick decision-making capabilities, resulting in efficient incident resolution and enhanced community safety.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer First Responder/ Firefighter
Orondo Fire Dept.
07.2022 - 08.2024
- Responded to calls for everything from department building fires to car crashes and medical accidents
- Drilled and trained in medical and fire suppression techniques
- Learned how to use fire equipment such as SCBA mask
- Cleaned and maintained fire stations and engines.
Wildland Firefighter
Chelan Fire Unit
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Learned wildland fire fighting techniques and strategies and implemented them in various incidents
- Operating water and foam pumps both mark 3 and off the engine
- Patrolled high fire danger areas
- Cut fire breaks with chainsaws and hand tools
- Maintained tools, engine, work materials, etc.
- Led crew members in fire suppression missions
- Provided fire suppression and containment for wildland fires using hand tools, pumps, hoses and other equipment.
- Conducted mop-up operations to extinguish remaining hot spots and reduce the risk of further spread.
- Assisted in hazardous fuels reduction projects such as cutting brush, felling trees and chipping debris.
- Built containment lines around the perimeter of an active wildfire using shovels, Pulaskis and chainsaws.
- Communicated regularly with Incident Command System personnel via radio transmissions about progress made in containing a fire.
Caterer
12st Catering
Philadelphia, PA
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Organized and coordinated catering events with clients to ensure their needs were met.
- Prepared food items for catering events including salads, sandwiches, appetizers, entrees, and desserts.
- Provided direction to staff during setup and service of catered events.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen area before, during and after catered events.
- Communicated effectively with waitstaff and other personnel to ensure smooth operation at catered functions.
- Monitored food preparation times in order to deliver hot meals on time.
- Supervised the breakdown of buffet lines after each event was completed.
Landscaper
Walker Landscaping
05.2018 - 06.2022
- Started, marketed, and managed a successful landscaping business that grew to dozens of clients
- Oversaw and completed various jobs such as tree grooming, junk removal, painting, weed control, lawn care, etc.
Education
Degree in Journalism (in progress) -
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA09.2024
High School Diploma -
O'Dea High School
Seattle, Washington06.2022
Skills
- Marketing
- Landscaping
- Tool maintenance
- Chainsaw maintenance and techniques
- Writing
- Communication
- Media Management
- Physical Fitness Training
Accomplishments
- Honor Roll
- Athletic Letters, Football, Track, Tennis, Cross Country
- Varsity Tennis Team Captain
- School House Leader
- Coach of the Year Special Olympics 2021 (Lincoln HS)
- Scholarship recipient (Helenum Clancy and Temple)
- Brotherhood Chair, PI Kappa Phi Fraternity
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Chair, Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity
Certificationandcourses
- IS-00700.b (National Incident Management System)
- IS-00100.c (Incident Command System)
- S-110 (Basic Wildland Fire Orientation)
- S-130 (Fire Fighter Training)
- L-180 (Human Factors in The Wildland Fire Service)
- S-190 (Wildland Fire Behaviour)
- S215 (Fire Operations in the Wildland Urban Interface)
- Red Card (Incident Qualification Card)
- Fire Fighter Type 2
- CPR
- First Aid
- Special Behaviours (Special Olympics Washington)
- Concussion Training (Special Olympics Washington)
Worksummary
- Freshman year in high school founded the Walker Landscaping business and recruited multiple employees.
- Worked as a volunteer ambassador for the Vashon Care Network (10-12th grade).
- Coached for the Lincoln High School (Tacoma, Wa) Special Olympics team coaching basketball and soccer (10-12th).
- During junior year was hired as an intern for B3tsports based out of Chicago, running their social media accounts and writing for their website.
- Started as a Wildland Firefighter for Chelan Unit and a resident firefighter for the Orondo Fire Dept. after high school graduation.
Personal Information
Title: Wildland Fire Fighter
References
- Jack Kirkman, Walker Landscaping, (253) 820-8737
- Anthony Rosenthal, Chelan Fire Unit, (253) 880-5215
- Emmanuel Mendoza, Chelan Fire Unit, (509) 393-6381
- Scott Poirier, Orondo Fire Dept., (360) 561-0019
- Jim Oatley, Orondo Fire Dept., joatey@dcfd4.com
Timeline
Caterer
12st Catering
10.2023 - 06.2024
Volunteer First Responder/ Firefighter
Orondo Fire Dept.
07.2022 - 08.2024
Wildland Firefighter
Chelan Fire Unit
06.2022 - 08.2024
Landscaper
Walker Landscaping
05.2018 - 06.2022
Degree in Journalism (in progress) -
Temple University
High School Diploma -
O'Dea High School