Shannon McPherson
Katy,TX
Summary
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Firefighting professional with comprehensive experience in emergency response and life-saving techniques. Known for strong focus on collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments. Reliable team player skilled in equipment maintenance and fire prevention strategies.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter
North Montgomery County
12.2022 - Current
- Improved operational efficiency by helping maintain apparatuses, equipment, and facilities according to established standards.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
- Educated the local community on fire safety practices through presentations at schools, businesses, and other public venues.
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Operated hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment.
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
Owner
S & R Aquatics
06.2019 - 12.2022
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Promoted water safety awareness by incorporating essential skills and techniques into each lesson plan.
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Communicated clearly and positively with parents to ensure expectations were met and exceeded.
- Collaborated with swim team coaches to develop successful training plans.
Education
No Degree - Firefighter
North Montgomery County Fire Academy
Willis TX05-2023
Skills
- Structural firefighting
- First aid certified
- Fire safety
- Stress tolerance and resilience
- Emergency response
- Fire hose deployment
- Vehicle extrication
- Medical equipment usage
- Fitness and agility
Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
- Firefighter I Certification (FF I) - International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC).
- Firefighter II Certification (FF II) - International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC).
- Driver/Operator Aerial Certification - International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC).
- Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations Certification
- Swiftwater Rescue Technician – State or Local Government Agencies or Third-Party Organizations.
- Basic Wildland Firefighter Certification
- Padi Rescue and Recovery Diver Certification
Timeline
Firefighter
North Montgomery County
12.2022 - Current
Owner
S & R Aquatics
06.2019 - 12.2022
No Degree - Firefighter
North Montgomery County Fire Academy
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