Katelyn Kangas
Fairbanks
Summary
Highly motivated Firefighter with in-depth knowledge of safely suppressing fires. Thinks quickly under pressure and remains calm in stressful situations. Offering 1 year of experience in efficiently responding to fire and EMS alarms. Proficient performing emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Scales House Operator
Great Northwest Inc
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Operated weigh scales and issued tickets when necessary.
Electrician
US Navy
07.2018 - 07.2023
- Performed annual emergency medical response training. Certified in yearly CPR. Applied tourniquets, practiced doing emergent moves on unconscious patients. Trained how to give atropine and 2-Pam to nerve agent victims.
- Inspected equipment/components to identify and correct hazards
- Troubleshot and repaired wiring, removing out of date or faulty components.
- Responsible for maintaining and operating fire detection and suppression systems, conducting fire drills, and responding to fire emergencies onboard USS Ronald Reagan.
- Mentored 17 apprentice electricians on proper maintenance procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK05.2026
No Degree - Emergency Medicine
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK03-2025
Electrician's Mate Technical Training
Great Lakes Accession Training
Great Lakes, IL03.2019
Navy Recruit Basic Training
Great Lakes, IL09.2018
Skills
- Efficient and detail-orient
- Time management
- Judgement and decision making
- Personnel Management
- Team-oriented and cooperative
Awards
- Earned "Navy And Marine Corps Achievement Medal" on November 10th, 2020
- Nominated for "Blue Jacket Of The Year"
- "Humanitarian Service Medal" Recipient for 2020 COVID-19 relief operations
- Awarded "Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Medal" for completing Operation Enduring Freedom (2001-2021)
- Received "Letter of Commendation" from Commanding Officer Captain F.C. Goldhammer
Certification
- Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). (Expected date to receive 28MAR25)
- Emergency Medical Technician I- AK state certification (May 2024)
- Vehicle Extrication Techniques Training, State Fire Academies or equivalent bodies. FireFighter II
- National Incident Management System (NIMS) ICS-100, ICS-200 - Federal Emergency Management Agency.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Timeline
Scales House Operator
Great Northwest Inc
06.2023 - 10.2023
Electrician
US Navy
07.2018 - 07.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
University of Alaska Fairbanks
No Degree - Emergency Medicine
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Electrician's Mate Technical Training
Great Lakes Accession Training
Navy Recruit Basic Training
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