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Michael Pence

Puyallup,WA

Summary

Dynamic firefighter/paramedic with strong leadership in technical rescue operations. Proven track record in mentoring trainees, enhancing patient care, and ensuring safety during complex missions.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications

Work History

Firefighter/ Paramedic

East pierce fire & Rescue
Bonney Lake, Washington
08.2019 - Current
  • Guided paramedic trainees during probationary period, enhancing practical skills and patient care.
  • Pioneered role as tractor drawn aerial driver/tiller man with East Pierce Fire & Rescue.
  • Instructed peers in TDA operations, ensuring safety and efficiency.
  • Joined technical rescue team on January 1, 2022, to support complex missions.
  • Served on REMS team throughout 2022, providing rapid extraction assistance.

Firefighter Paramedic

Memphis Fire Department
Memphis , Tennessee
01.2018 - 07.2019
  • Ranked among most dangerous cities in United States.
  • Responded to an average of five working house fires daily, totaling approximately 180,000 calls annually.
  • Operated 58 fire stations serving around 700,000 citizens.
  • Stationed in South Memphis at one of busiest aerial ladder truck companies and medic units in city.

Firefighter

University Fire Department
Fairbanks, Alaska
08.2013 - 08.2017
  • Managed 1,500 annual calls across 2 fire stations as lead medic EMT 3A since 2014.
  • Instructed multiple driver operator programs to enhance operational readiness.
  • Precepted several lead medics, ensuring adherence to best practices.
  • Promoted to lieutenant in 2016 for exemplary performance and leadership.

Volunteer snowboard coach

Burton Chill
Seattle, Washington
12.2007 - 03.2011

Facilitated self-esteem and life skills development for underprivileged youth through snowboarding activities.

Implemented six-week program with weekly themes: pride, confidence, respect, and others.

Introduced themes during transportation to and from mountains, reinforcing lessons on-site.

  • Cultivated meaningful connections between participants and snowboarding context for enhanced learning experience.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Paramedicine

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK
08-2017

Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK
05-2014

Skills

  • Technical rescue
  • Acting company officer
  • Team leadership
  • Coaching
  • Effective communication
  • Decision making

Certification

Rope Technician 

Timeline

Firefighter/ Paramedic

East pierce fire & Rescue
08.2019 - Current

Firefighter Paramedic

Memphis Fire Department
01.2018 - 07.2019

Firefighter

University Fire Department
08.2013 - 08.2017

Volunteer snowboard coach

Burton Chill
12.2007 - 03.2011

Associate of Applied Science - Paramedicine

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science

University of Alaska Fairbanks