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McKenzie Jeppson

Davis,CA

Summary

Reserve Firefighter EMT with fire academy training, EMT lab instruction, and behavioral health crisis support experience. Brings hands-on fire suppression, rescue, patient care, and de-escalation skills to emergency response teams.

Overview

1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Reserve Firefighter EMT

Willow Oak Fire Protection District
Woodland, CA
09.2026 - Current
  • Served as a firefighter on an engine company, responding to fire, rescue, and medical emergencies, including mutual aid and wildland assignments to ensure community safety.
  • Performed fire suppression, search and rescue, ventilation, forcible entry, and ladder operations while providing emergency medical care in full PPE and SCBA, prioritizing patient and team safety.
  • Supported fire prevention inspections and public safety education efforts.
  • Followed department procedures and communicated clearly with crew members.

EMT Assistant Lab Instructor

Woodland Community College
Woodland, CA
09.2026 - Current
  • Support students as they develop and practice foundational EMT skills, including patient assessment, vital signs, CPR, and emergency response techniques
  • Provide guidance and feedback to students during skills practice while reinforcing proper procedures and safety standards
  • Assist EMT instructors in hands-on skills labs and student practice sessions to enhance practical learning
  • Prepare and organize EMS training equipment and lab materials to ensure effective training delivery
  • Create a supportive learning environment for students to foster readiness for EMT certification and field work

Lead Registered Behavioral Technician

Polaris Home LLC
Vacaville, CA
09.2023 - 08.2025
  • Supervised and trained a team of 5 Registered Behavioral Technicians
  • Trained in CPI and Ukeru physical de-escalation techniques
  • Provided direct client support, including medication assistance and daily living activities
  • Redirected challenging behaviors using approved ABA techniques and calm communication
  • Tracked data and monitored progress of client's goals and objectives.

Education

A.A. - Fire Science

Yuba Community College
Marysville, CA
10-2026

Skills

  • Fire suppression
  • Ladder operations
  • Emergency medical care
  • CPR techniques
  • Patient assessment
  • Relationship building and management
  • Basic Spanish communication

Certification

  • Nationally Registered EMT, AHA First Aid/CPR Card, Ambulance Driver Certificate & CA Driver's License, Valid CPAT & FCTC Written, Fire Fighter I & II, Common Passenger Vehicle Rescue Technician, Confined Space Rescue Awareness, Fire Fighter Survival, Fire Control 4A & 4B: Ignitable Liquids and Gases Operations & Technician, HazMat Awareness and Operations (FRO/FRA), ICS-100, ICS-200, IS-700, IS-800 (NIMS), Wildland Firefighter, NWCG S-190 & L-180 Wildland Fire Behavior and Human Factors

Timeline

EMT Assistant Lab Instructor

Woodland Community College
09.2026 - Current

Reserve Firefighter EMT

Willow Oak Fire Protection District
09.2026 - Current

Lead Registered Behavioral Technician

Polaris Home LLC
09.2023 - 08.2025

A.A. - Fire Science

Yuba Community College
McKenzie Jeppson