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NICHOLAS HOVDAL

Lake Havasu City,USA

Summary

Applying for Firefighter/Paramedic, with Desert Hills Fire Department, Lake Havasu City, AZ.

Experienced with emergency medical response, patient stabilization, and critical care. Utilizes advanced life-saving techniques to support patient recovery. Strong understanding of urgent care protocols and effective communication in high-stress environments.

Professional emergency response specialist with experience in fire suppression, rescue operations, and hazardous material handling. Strong focus on teamwork, ensuring safety, and achieving operational goals. Reliable and adaptable with skills in emergency medical response, incident command, and community education. Known for effective communication, physical stamina, and quick decision-making.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Full Time Engineer/Paramedic/ARFF

LHCFD
04.2004 - 06.2025
  • -AZ CEP, ACLS, ITLS, AMLS, PALS, NRP and CPR.
  • -Full-time Lake Havasu City Fire Dept. as an Engineer/Paramedic.
  • -Engineer Qualified for pump operations and vehicle driving operation.
  • -Aerial Operations qualified on all Quint apparatus.
  • Authorized to drive Emergency Response Vehicles under Code III conditions and function under extreme pressure.
  • -Responded to numerous emergencies to include medicals, rescues and fires.
  • -Additional Certs: ISO, Fire Instructor I, NIMS Courses 100, 200, 700, 704, 800, Q494, FF I, FF II, HazMat Ops,HazMat Awareness, ARFF, Water Rescue and Victim Extrication I & II, Coast Guard Approved Boat Handler.
  • -Honor Guard Commander
  • -Blue Card Certified (Fully)
  • -Fire Officer Academy
  • -Fire and Emergency Services Administration I

ER Paramedic

La Paz Regional Hospital
06.2010 - 04.2013
  • -Functioned in the scope of Paramedic in the ER.
  • -Clerk Work (Inputting physician’s orders, setting up transfers; air and ground, communication with other hospital departments and outside agencies, Pt HPI and triage).

Flight Paramedic

Native Air/Air Methods
01.2010 - 03.2012
  • -Function as a member of flight crew as a paramedic under extreme pressure.
  • -Packaging, treatment and transport of critically ill or injured Pt’s to appropriate facilities (interfaculty and critical scene flights).
  • -Working knowledge of Native Air CPG’s
  • -NVG certified.

EMT-Paramedic

River Medical Inc.
07.2004 - 06.2010
  • -Completed all CEP requirements and curriculum.
  • -Deep understanding of all SOP’s and R&R’s.
  • -Maintained Ambulance on a daily basis to insure proficient emergency response to include vehicle maintenance, cleaning and re-stock.
  • -Responded to many emergencies under Code III conditions.
  • -Functioned in a team as an CEP on EMS calls in the Pre-Hospital Setting.
  • -EVOC certified.

Military Police

U.S.M.C.-MCAS New River
01.2003 - 06.2003
  • Rank: SGT.
  • -Completed Military Police Academy.
  • -Shift Sgt with 18 Marines under my command.
  • -Responsible for daily assignments, touring posts, meal distribution, accountability, Marine and weapons
  • Accountability.
  • -Weapons & ammunition clearing accountability at end of each shift.
  • -Accountable for individual Proficiency & Conduct marks and counseling of all marines under my command.
  • -Patrolling base insuring overall base security and safety.
  • -Member of MCAS New River Swift Reaction Team (Military SWAT).

Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF)

U.S.M.C.-MCAS New River
01.1999 - 06.2003
  • Rank: SGT.
  • Section Sgt.
  • -Responsible for 18-24 Marines, daily crew and vehicle assignments.
  • -Daily uniform, gear, vehicle and station inspections.
  • -Monthly counseling of junior Marines to include Proficiency and Conduct marks.
  • -Ensure all assignments to include all routine and non-routine duties get accomplished in a timely manner.
  • -Plan, organize, and execute daily group and individual training.
  • -Running of section physical fitness program.
  • -Delegation of duties and tasks to CI’s and senior LCpl’s
  • Senior Rescue Man
  • -Responded to many various types of aircraft emergencies to include minor accidents, major accidents with
  • Loss of life, forcible entry and extrication, hazmat assignments, search and rescue, triage, salvage and recovery.
  • -In charge of all initial rescue operations in, on or around the crash site or fire ground to include direction of fire suppression, hazmat awareness, breaching of forcible entry, aircraft shut down procedures and de-arming procedures.
  • -Perform nightly checks of all runway, taxiway and traffic control lights to ensure all are safe and operational.

Education

Native Air/Omniflight Orientation
Mesa, Az
01.2010

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Fire/Emrg. Serv. Admin I
Lake Havasu City, Az

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Blue Card Certified
Lake Havasu City, Az

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Fire Officer Academy
Lake Havasu City, Az

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FEMA-NIMS 704
Lake Havasu City, Az

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1041 Fire Instructor I
Lake Havasu City, Az

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FEMA-ISO
Lake Havasu City, Az

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FEMA-NIMS Q494
Lake Havasu City, Az

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FEMA-NIMS 800
Lake Havasu City, Az

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FEMA-NIMS 100
Lake Havasu City, Az

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FEMA-NIMS 700
Lake Havasu City, Az

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FEMA-NIMS 200
Lake Havasu City, Az

AAS - Fire Science

MCC
Lake Havasu City, Az
06.2025

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KRMC-Paramedic Program
Kingman, Az
05.2007

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LHCFD-Mini Academy
Lake Havasu City, Az
04.2004

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Corporals Leadership Course
Jacksonville, Nc
06.2002

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CCCC-EMT-B
Jacksonville, Nc
12.2001

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CCCC-Water Rescue I & II
Jacksonville, Nc
05.2001

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Louis F. Garland Fire Academy
San Angelo, Tx
10.2000

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MCI-Various Classes
12.1999

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U.S.M.C.-Boot Camp
MCRD San Diego, Ca
06.1999

Skills

  • Structural firefighting
  • Stress tolerance and resilience
  • Fire safety
  • Medical response
  • Medical equipment usage
  • Emergency response
  • Firefighting activities
  • Leadership and supervision
  • Fireground communications
  • Apparatus inspection
  • Fire apparatus operation
  • Incident command system

References

  • Pat, McCormack, LHCFD Capt. Paramedic, 928-855-0749, 3972 Mediterranean Ln., LHC, Az, 86406, 21yr.
  • James, Whitt, LHCFD Battalion Chief, 928-855-8059, 3041 Bentley Ct., LHC, Az, 86404, 21yr.
  • Mark, Martz, LHCFD Eng., EMT, 928-486-5856, 3840 Apache Maid Dr., LHC, Az, 86406, 21yr.

Hobbies and Interests

My interests are strongly in the ability to serve the public, in the position of Firefighter/Paramedic with Desert Hills Fire Department., Additional training records, certs, commendations, awards and letters of appreciation and recommendation can be furnished upon request., Thank you for your consideration in the selection process for Firefighter/Paramedic and the opportunity to serve the community in that capacity.

Timeline

ER Paramedic

La Paz Regional Hospital
06.2010 - 04.2013

Flight Paramedic

Native Air/Air Methods
01.2010 - 03.2012

EMT-Paramedic

River Medical Inc.
07.2004 - 06.2010

Full Time Engineer/Paramedic/ARFF

LHCFD
04.2004 - 06.2025

Military Police

U.S.M.C.-MCAS New River
01.2003 - 06.2003

Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF)

U.S.M.C.-MCAS New River
01.1999 - 06.2003

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Fire/Emrg. Serv. Admin I

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Blue Card Certified

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Fire Officer Academy

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FEMA-NIMS 704

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1041 Fire Instructor I

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FEMA-ISO

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FEMA-NIMS Q494

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FEMA-NIMS 800

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FEMA-NIMS 100

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FEMA-NIMS 700

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FEMA-NIMS 200

AAS - Fire Science

MCC

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KRMC-Paramedic Program

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LHCFD-Mini Academy

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Corporals Leadership Course

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CCCC-EMT-B

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CCCC-Water Rescue I & II

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Louis F. Garland Fire Academy

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MCI-Various Classes

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U.S.M.C.-Boot Camp

Native Air/Omniflight Orientation

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