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Mason B Hawkins

Valley View,TX

Summary

I am a hardworking and dedicated firefighter/paramedic, with a desire to always be better. I will outwork anyone in the room and will do what it takes to thrive at Plano Fire Rescue. With experience from two different fire departments and experience instructing at Grayson College, I believe I am a well-rounded firefighter/paramedic who is always trying to better himself. I am truly excited and thankful for the opportunity to be a part of Plano Fire Rescue. I believe my career as a firefighter/paramedic has led me to this point, and I'm ready to see it through. Thank you so much for your consideration.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paramedic Instructor

Grayson College
Denison, TX
05.2024 - Current
  • Instructed Paramedic Students in managing scenes
  • Instructed Paramedic students in managing patients during ALS EMS scenarios
  • Precepted paramedic students at hospital clinicals while emphasizing the pre-hospital setting
  • Gained invaluable leadership experience
  • Enhanced understanding of paramedicine by engaging in teaching.

Firefighter/Paramedic

Celina Fire Department
Celina , Texas
01.2023 - Current
  • Successfully integrated into new EMS system while learning new protocols.
  • Directed advanced life support operations during emergencies.
  • Participated in and contributed to a heavy training culture - EMS/Fire
  • Learned a new perspective on Fire Department/EMS culture
  • Contributed to a growing city and growing Fire department

Firefighter/Paramedic

Dallas Fire Rescue
Dallas , TX
04.2018 - 01.2023
  • Gained foundational knowledge as a rookie firefighter/EMT
  • Learned the traditional role of a fire department rookie
  • Performed Truck and Engine duties during structure fires.
  • Executed safe and efficient driving of Truck and Engine
  • Gained experience in engine-related pumping functions.
  • Served as lead paramedic managing Advanced Life Support Emergency Medical Services.
  • Managed advanced life support interventions during emergency medical services.
  • Worked as part of a team

Education

Paramedic -

Dallas College Brookhaven Campus
Farmers Branch, TX
05-2021

EMT -

Dallas College Brookhaven Campus
Farmers Branch, TX
06-2018

TCFP FF 1/2 & Hazmat Awareness -

Dallas Fire-Rescue Training Academy
Dallas, TX
04-2018

College Hours -

Collin College
Frisco
04-2018

FEMA Courses -

Frederick Community College
Frederick, MD
01-2018

High School Diploma -

Frisco Centennial High School
Frisco, TX
06-2016

Skills

  • Scene management
  • Advanced life support
  • Patient assessment
  • Fire suppression
  • Critical thinking
  • Communication skills
  • Task prioritization
  • Leadership development

Certification

  • TCFP Structure Firefighter - Sept. 2018
  • Texas DSHS Paramedic EMT-P - License number 756710 - May 2021
  • TCFP Intermediate Structure Firefighter
  • TCFP Driver Operator-Pumper - June 2024
  • TCFP Ropes 1/Awareness Course Completion - April 2025

References

  • Celina Fire Captain Chris Kincaid - 469-323-6751
  • Celina Fire Battalion Chief Mike Lang - 940-391-7570
  • Dallas Fire Lieutenant David Leos - 972-824-9503

Timeline

Paramedic Instructor

Grayson College
05.2024 - Current

Firefighter/Paramedic

Celina Fire Department
01.2023 - Current

Firefighter/Paramedic

Dallas Fire Rescue
04.2018 - 01.2023

Paramedic -

Dallas College Brookhaven Campus

EMT -

Dallas College Brookhaven Campus

TCFP FF 1/2 & Hazmat Awareness -

Dallas Fire-Rescue Training Academy

College Hours -

Collin College

FEMA Courses -

Frederick Community College

High School Diploma -

Frisco Centennial High School