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Nicholas  McDonald

Nicholas McDonald

Oceanside ,CA

Summary

Dedicated Firefighter Paramedic for the City of Carlsbad, CA with unwavering drive and passion for service. Thrives in high-stress, high-pressure situations and excels as a team player. Seeking to apply intense work ethic, skills and life experience as a tactical medic for the City of Carlsbad SWAT team.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Treasurer

Carlsbad Firefighters Association
01.2025 - Current

Manage the union's finances, including receiving, recording, and depositing funds; maintaining records of all financial transactions; prepare and present financial reports; and overseeing investments

Firefighter Paramedic

City of Carlsbad Fire Department
02.2023 - Current

Responds to and performs skilled tasks at the scenes of emergency calls including: fire, medical assistance, rescues, hazards identification, hazardous materials identification and spills, public assistance and service

Working Conditions Trustee, Logistics OCP Co-Chair

United Goodyear Firefighters
01.2021 - 02.2023
  • Point of contact for working conditions for our union members and union representative for all logistical aspects of the Goodyear Fire Department for our members

Firefighter Paramedic

City of Goodyear Fire Department
01.2019 - 02.2023
  • To provide fire suppression and emergency medical service along with fire prevention, hazardous materials response/mitigation, public education, and problem solving

Special Forces Recruit

US Army
04.2017 - 06.2017
  • Joined army for long term goal of serving as a Special Forces Medic.

Lifeguard

Department Of The Navy
01.2016 - 01.2018

Professional Football Player

Packers, Patriots, Chargers, Browns
04.2010 - 05.2015
  • Contributed to team success by fulfilling offensive line responsibilities and additional roles in competitive scenarios.
  • Interacted professionally with press, fans and members of other teams to maintain positive public image of team
  • Volunteered for charitable events and supported positive public team image.
  • Participated in youth player clinics and offered insight into developing form and skills.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Resilience
  • Leadership
  • Collaboration/Team Player
  • Perseverance
  • Integrity
  • Empathy
  • Customer Service

Certification

  • CA STATE PARAMEDIC
  • SD COUNTY PARAMEDIC
  • ROPE RESCUE TECHNICIAN
  • TRENCH RESCUE TECHNICIAN

Timeline

Treasurer

Carlsbad Firefighters Association
01.2025 - Current

Firefighter Paramedic

City of Carlsbad Fire Department
02.2023 - Current

Working Conditions Trustee, Logistics OCP Co-Chair

United Goodyear Firefighters
01.2021 - 02.2023

Firefighter Paramedic

City of Goodyear Fire Department
01.2019 - 02.2023

Special Forces Recruit

US Army
04.2017 - 06.2017

Lifeguard

Department Of The Navy
01.2016 - 01.2018

Professional Football Player

Packers, Patriots, Chargers, Browns
04.2010 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Grand Valley State University