Shawn Cahill
Atlantic City ,NJ
Summary
Motivated firefighter and rescue technician seeking selection to New Jersey Task Force 1 (USAR). Offering advanced technical rescue certifications, strong operational experience, and the ability to perform in complex, high-risk environments as part of a FEMA Urban Search & Rescue team.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter
Atlantic City Fire Dept.
Atlantic City , NJ
02.2024 - Current
- Conducted searches of burning structures for victims, enhancing rescue efforts and minimizing casualties.
- Performed technical rescue operations, safeguarding lives in emergency situations.
- Locate, confine & Extinguish Fire
EMT
Exceptional Medical Transportation
Atlantic City , NJ
05.2018 - Current
- Responded to 911 calls, delivering critical emergency medical care in high-pressure environments, including medication administration, advanced airway management, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Trained and mentored new EMTs to enhance team readiness and patient care standards
- Collaborated with County Crisis Intervention Team to provide immediate support and resources to individuals in crisis
Fire Lieutenant
Longport Fire Dept.
Longport , NJ
09.2017 - Current
- Coordinated emergency response activities by directing personnel deployment, managing medical emergencies, extinguishing fires, and rescuing victims from hazardous environments
- Facilitated effective communication between fire crews to coordinate emergency response efforts
- Developed LPFD standard operating procedures to enhance firefighter safety protocols
Hospital Corpsman First Class
U.S. Navy
JBDML , NJ
11.2016 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of battalion medical department, maintaining high standards of patient care and operational readiness
- Administered emergency medical care during humanitarian missions, ensuring timely support for affected populations
- Instructed tactical combat casualty care, equipping personnel with essential skills for effective emergency response
Skills
- Rope Rescue Tech
- Trench Rescue Tech
- Confined Space Rescue Tech
- Open Water Rescue operator
- Hazmat Tech
- Incident Response to terrorist bombing
- Emergency Pediatric Care
- TECC/TCCC
- Prehospital Trauma Life support
Timeline
Firefighter
Atlantic City Fire Dept.
02.2024 - Current
EMT
Exceptional Medical Transportation
05.2018 - Current
Fire Lieutenant
Longport Fire Dept.
09.2017 - Current
Hospital Corpsman First Class
U.S. Navy
11.2016 - Current