Paul Eggermann
Apalachicola,FL
Summary
Currently a Park Ranger at St. George Island State Park. Have received training on heavy machinery including tractors, skid steer, and articulating boom lifts. Received Wildland Fire training at the Park including S-130/S-190/L-180, ICS 100, RT-130, and the Arduous Pack Test. After participating in the Prescribed Fire program I have decided to pursue a career with Forestry as a Forest Ranger.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Park Ranger
Florida Park Service
09.2022 - Current
- Maintain Park and facilities on daily basis.
- Interact with and make sure public is abiding by rules while making sure they are enjoying their visit.
- Work at Ranger Station answering phones, helping campers, and taking daily admission fees.
- Participated in Prescribed Burns
Airboat Captain
Airboat Adventures Panama City Beach
03.2018 - 09.2022
- Operate 17 passenger Airboat conducting Eco Tours on Intracoastal Waterway.
- Maintain and fix repairs on airboats
Catamaran Captain
Paradise Adventures Panama City Beach
05.2016 - 08.2022
- Operate 52' catamaran with 78 passengers on sightseeing/sunset trips.
- Operate 50 mono hull sailboat on sightseeing/sunset trips.
- Operate Glass bottom boat on sightseeing trips
Pilot Boat Operator
St. Andrew Bay Harbor Pilots
08.2018 - 10.2021
- Operate and maintain Harbor Pilot Boats
- Take Harbor Pilots out to Inbound Ships and bring them back from outbound ships
- Direct boat traffic away from inbound/outbound ships
TowboatUS Captain
TowboatUS Panama City
06.2012 - 08.2016
- Marine towing and salvage
- Assist distressed boaters 24 hours a day 7 days a week
Firefighter/EMT
Lynn Haven Fire Department
08.2007 - 11.2012
- Firefighting and EMS duties
- Public Relations
- Small engine and equipment preventative maintenance
Seaman
U.S. Coast Guard
01.2003 - 04.2007
- Communications Watchstander
- Boat Crewman
- Law Enforcement as Boarding Team Member
- Search and Rescue
Education
Wildland Firefighting
Florida Park Service
FL State Firefighter Certificate (not Current) -
Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, FLFL State EMT Certificate (not Current) -
Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, FL100 Ton Masters Captain's License - Maritime Studies
Seaschool
Panama City, FL.Skills
- Leadership and Responsibility (as Captain, responsible for up to 80 passengers and crew)
- Safety is priority, constantly checking weather forecast and conditions
- Team player, able to adapt to surroundings and get things done as needed
- Dependable and on time
- Maintain and keep gear and equipment clean and in working condition
Timeline
Park Ranger
Florida Park Service
09.2022 - Current
Pilot Boat Operator
St. Andrew Bay Harbor Pilots
08.2018 - 10.2021
Airboat Captain
Airboat Adventures Panama City Beach
03.2018 - 09.2022
Catamaran Captain
Paradise Adventures Panama City Beach
05.2016 - 08.2022
TowboatUS Captain
TowboatUS Panama City
06.2012 - 08.2016
Firefighter/EMT
Lynn Haven Fire Department
08.2007 - 11.2012
Seaman
U.S. Coast Guard
01.2003 - 04.2007
Wildland Firefighting
Florida Park Service
FL State Firefighter Certificate (not Current) -
Gulf Coast State College
FL State EMT Certificate (not Current) -
Gulf Coast State College
100 Ton Masters Captain's License - Maritime Studies
Seaschool
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