KENDALL SHAW
Creative Iron Works
Bonham,TX
4
Certifications
11
years of professional experience
4 years of Firefighter experience and 3 years of Paramedic experience. I am a self-starter who enjoys training hard, studying tactics, and sharing what I learn with others. At my current department I lead trainings and I'm always looking for ways to grow and get better. Certified as a Rope Rescue Technician and Driver/Operator-Pumper, I bring a strong work ethic, passion for the fire service, and a commitment to helping my crew succeed.
Work History
PARAMEDIC PRECEPTOR
1 Year 1 Month- Teach paramedic students proper patient assessment, treatment priorities, and scene approach during clinical shifts.
- Provide real-time feedback on decision-making, communication, and patient handling in active field settings.
- Model safe and efficient clinical practices for students during transport, handoff, and scene operations.
- Guide trainees through patient care scenarios while maintaining patient safety and professional conduct.
Firefighter/ Paramedic
6 Months- Perform fireground operations with careful attention to search, fire attack, and scene safety.
- Support incident decision-making by relaying scene conditions and patient status to officers and partners.
- Provide advanced life support care during medical emergencies and coordinate patient handoff with receiving crews.
- Lead training drills that reinforce fire attack tactics, equipment use, and crew readiness.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
11 Years 5 Months- Coordinate daily construction schedules to align crews, deliveries, and project milestones.
- Review jobsite progress and adjust work plans to keep projects moving on schedule.
- Communicate with clients, vendors, and crews to clarify scope, timing, and site requirements.
- Monitor jobsite safety practices and address hazards before work continues.
Firefighter/ Paramedic
2 Months- Performed advanced life support care for patients in high-stress emergency scenes.
- Applied fire attack tactics to support suppression efforts and scene stabilization.
- Supported emergency scene decision-making by assessing conditions and coordinating next actions with the crew.
PARAMEDIC
2 Years 9 Months- Provided advanced prehospital care for patients with medical and traumatic emergencies in high-pressure field conditions.
- Assessed scene conditions and adjusted treatment priorities to support safe, effective patient care.
- Documented patient assessments, treatments, and transfer details in clear, compliant reports.
- Supported fireground operations through coordinated search, patient removal, and tactical response activities.
FIREFIGHTER
3 Years 7 Months- Conducted primary and secondary searches in smoke-filled structures while maintaining crew awareness and accountability.
- Applied fire attack tactics to control active fire conditions and protect exposed property during emergency operations.
- Assisted with victim extrication, hose deployment, and equipment staging on a wide range of incidents.
- Maintained readiness of turnout gear, tools, and apparatus through routine inspections and post-incident cleanup.
ASSISTANT SALE BARN MANAGER
2 Years 2 Months- Maintained orderly sale barn flow by coordinating livestock staging, movement, and release procedures.
- Checked animal areas and pens for cleanliness, hazards, and readiness before each sale event.
- Supported auction-day operations by directing traffic, organizing movement, and responding to changing needs.
- Communicated sale procedures clearly to staff, sellers, and buyers to keep transactions moving smoothly.
Education
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Paramedicine
Skills
Fireground Leadership
Decision-Making
Training & Instruction
Search
Fire Attack
Tactics
Team Development
Mentorship
Affiliations
- President of the Red River F.O.O.L.S.
- Organized Denison Fire Operations Committee
Certification
Paramedic
Timeline
Firefighter/ Paramedic
Haltom City Fire Department
05.2026 - CurrentRead More
Firefighter/ Paramedic
Aubrey Fire Department
02.2026 - 04.2026Read More
PARAMEDIC PRECEPTOR
Grayson College
10.2025 - CurrentRead More
PARAMEDIC
Denison Fire Rescue
05.2023 - 02.2026Read More
FIREFIGHTER
Denison Fire Rescue
07.2022 - 02.2026Read More
ASSISTANT SALE BARN MANAGER
ECDS
09.2017 - 11.2019Read More
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
Creative Iron Works
06.2015 - CurrentRead More
Grayson college
Associate in Science (A.S.) from Paramedicine
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