Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Professional Development Classes
Timeline

Shannon Thompson

Mountain View Fire Department
6
years of professional experience

Dedicated member of the Mountain View Fire Department with proven skills in firefighting, paramedicine, community outreach, training and leadership. A continued desire and active involvement in continuing to learn the craft of firefighting and bringing new knowledge and skills to MVFD.

Work History

Firefighter/Paramedic

4 Years
Mountain View Fire Department | 08.2022 - Current
  • Responded to emergency calls, preformed fire suppression, rescue operations and provided ALS services on medical calls.
  • Ensured operational readiness of tools and apparatus.
  • Mentored recruits and probationary firefighters, providing guidance on firefighting techniques and departmental protocols.
  • Created and led various training exercises, enhancing skills and operational efficiency.

Firefighter/Paramedic

2 Years
Vallejo Fire Department | 07.2020 - 07.2022
  • Responded to emergency calls, performed fire suppression, rescue operations and provided ALS services on medical calls
  • Ensure operational readiness of fire apparatus, tools and equipment.
  • Participated in community outreach programs to unprivileged youth for life skills and future job opportunities.
  • Educated the local community on fire safety practices through presentations at schools, businesses, and other public venues.

Education

Master of Arts - History

Oregon State University | Corvallis, OR | 06-2029

Bachelor of Arts - History

Oregon State University | Corvallis, OR | 06-2012

Skills

MVFD Acting Engineer Qualified
MVFD Tiller Qualified
Forklift Qualified
FF1
Driver Operator 1A/1B
Paramedic

Accomplishments

    Local 1965 Firefighter of the Year 2025

Affiliations

Search Committee

Task Book Committee

Recruitment Committee

Professional Development Classes

FDTN - Fire Combat Course - 2025 & 2026

Bay Area Firefighter Conference 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025

Forcible Entry Academy 2026

First Due Operations 2026

Search and Rescue: Why we go inside 2025

Access Granted 2025

Instructor 1 & 2 2024 & 2025

Search First Academy 2024

Top Step Firefighter 2024

Considerations for Interior and Exterior vertical Hoseline Stretches 2024

Timeline

Firefighter/Paramedic

Mountain View Fire Department
08.2022 - CurrentRead More

Firefighter/Paramedic

Vallejo Fire Department
07.2020 - 07.2022Read More

Oregon State University

Master of Arts from History
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Oregon State University

Bachelor of Arts from History
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Shannon Thompson