Certifications, Specialty Trainings, Specialty Teams
Timeline
Mitchell Nelson
Truckee Fire Protection District
Verdi
10
years of professional experience
Driven engineer with expertise in safety compliance and emergency response. Proven ability to enhance operational readiness through strategic maintenance scheduling and team collaboration.
Work History
Engineer/ Paramedic
2 Months
Truckee Fire Protection District | 06.2026 - Current
Professional Firefighter/Paramedic providing Advanced Life Support (ALS), fire suppression, rescue operations, and emergency response. Proven ability to make sound decisions under pressure, work effectively in high-stress environments, and build positive relationships with the public.
Firefighter/ Paramedic- Operator
6 Years 8 Months
Truckee Fire Protection District | 10.2019 - 06.2026
Professional Firefighter/Paramedic providing Advanced Life Support (ALS), fire suppression, rescue operations, and emergency response. Proven ability to make sound decisions under pressure, work effectively in high-stress environments, and build positive relationships with the public.
Part-time Firefighter/ EMT
1 Year 11 Months
Truckee Fire Protection District | 11.2017 - 10.2019
24 hour shifts providing BLS patient care, fire suppression, and basic rescue operations. Committed to continuous training and professional growth as a firefighter.
Part-time Firefighter/ EMT
2 Years 4 Months
Olympic Valley Fire Department | 06.2017 - 10.2019
24 hour shifts providing BLS patient care, fire suppression, and basic rescue operations. Committed to continuous training and professional growth as a firefighter.
Seasonal Firefighter/ EMT
5 Months
Cal Fire NEU | 06.2017 - 11.2017
72 hour shifts, with experience in wildland fire suppression, hand crew operations, and initial attack response. Skilled in line construction, fuels management, and working in rugged terrain under extreme conditions. Committed to safety, physical endurance and effective wildland fire operations.
Professional Ski Patroller
5 Months
Sugar Bowl Ski Resort | 11.2016 - 04.2017
Provided on-mountain emergency medical care, including patient assessment, treatment, packaging, and safe transport using rescue toboggans. Performed basic rescue operations, maintained mountain safety, and collaborated with patrol members and EMS to deliver effective patient care in challenging alpine environments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Disciplinary Studies in Health And Communication
Western Oregon University | Monmouth, OR | 03-2016
Student Athlete
Paramedic Program - EMS
NCTI | Roseville, CA | 08-2019
Firefighter 1
Butte Fire Academy | Oroville, CA | 12-2016
Skills
BAC (breathing air compressor)
C-Shift Training Officer
Swiftwater Rescue Program Coordinator
Confined Space Rescue Program Coordinator
Training Cadre Member
Certifications, Specialty Trainings, Specialty Teams
TTRRT member
Company Officer 2A (October, 26)
Company Officer 2B
Company Officer 2C
Company Officer 2D
Company Officer 2E (September, 26)
Instructor 1 Task book open
FF 1
FF 2
FF Survival
Auto Extrication
Rapid Intervention Crew Operations
Wildland Firefighter Safety and Survival
Rescue Systems 1
Rescue Systems 2
River and Flood Rescue Technician
Confined Space Rescue Technician
Driver Operator 1A
Driver Operator 1B
Haz Mat Technician
FF 1 Academy
ICS 100
ICS 200
S-190
S-212
IS 700
Rope Rescue Technician
LARRO
Rigging for Rescue
ACLS
PALS
CPR
CA State Certified Paramedic
AHA, BLS, CPR
SSV EMSA Accreditation
AIARE I
AIARE Rescue
Rapid Extrication Module Support (REMS)
Nozzle Forward
CSFA Academy
Horton and Hunt Finest Hour
Bay Area Fire Conference
Lake Port Fire Conference
Timeline
Engineer/ Paramedic
Truckee Fire Protection District
06.2026 - CurrentRead More
Firefighter/ Paramedic- Operator
Truckee Fire Protection District
10.2019 - 06.2026Read More
Part-time Firefighter/ EMT
Truckee Fire Protection District
11.2017 - 10.2019Read More
Part-time Firefighter/ EMT
Olympic Valley Fire Department
06.2017 - 10.2019Read More
Seasonal Firefighter/ EMT
Cal Fire NEU
06.2017 - 11.2017Read More
Professional Ski Patroller
Sugar Bowl Ski Resort
11.2016 - 04.2017Read More
NCTI
Paramedic Program from EMS
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Western Oregon University
Bachelor of Science from Disciplinary Studies in Health And Communication