Shawn Doran
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Dedicated Air Force Active Duty Firefighter and Nationally Registered EMT with 10 years of emergency response experience. Knowledge in structural firefighting, aircraft rescue firefighting, hazardous materials response, technical rescue operations, and emergency medical care. Proven leader with extensive experience operating in high-risk environments, supervising personnel, conducting training, and maintaining emergency readiness. Recognized as Firefighter of the Year in 2019 and Fire Officer of the Quarter in 2025. Deployed overseas twice to Jordan and Djibouti. Committed to protecting lives, property, and the community through professionalism, teamwork, and service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Firefighter/Station Captain
Peterson Fire Department
Colorado Springs, CO
09.2022 - Current
- Performed regular facility inspections and reviewed building plans, identifying potential fire hazards and recommending corrective actions according to codes.
- Managed incident command during critical situations, facilitating effective communication between team members and communications center for a single station that runs 850 incidents yearly .
- Led emergency response operations, coordinating efforts with multiple agencies for efficient fire suppression and medical emergencies.
- Trained and mentored junior firefighters on emergency response procedures and firefighting techniques to enhance team performance and emergency readiness through their probationary period.
- Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Technician for MSA. Facilitated departments transition to new MSA G1 air packs and performed required testing and records management.
- Personnel Protective Equipment Manager. Conducted regular equipment inspections, coordinating advanced cleaning and documentation.
- Developed and implemented training programs to improve skills in fire prevention strategies among team members.
Probationary Firefighter/ Driver Operator
Malmstrom Air Force Base
Great Falls, MT
06.2017 - 08.2022
- Responded to emergency calls, executing firefighting techniques and ensuring public safety.
- Hose and Equipment Program Manager. Maintaining all fire department hose and appliances within NFPA 1962 standards and records management.
- Tools and Equipment Custodian. Managed and performed routine maintenance on all fire apparatus power tools and equipment.
- Operated structural pumpers, water tenders, wildland vehicles and equipment. Maintaining functionality and readiness for 9 vehicle fleet.
- Led community outreach programs and station tours, educating public on fire safety practices and risk reduction strategies.
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Responded to mutual-aid responses for wildland incidents, rescue and recovery operations, and large scale incidents.
Education
Associate of Science - Fire Science Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL08-2023
High School Diploma -
Timberlake High School
Spirit Lake, ID06-2016
Skills
- Incident Command Experience
- Emergency Medical Care (EMT-National Level)
- Technical Rescue (Rescue I/II Technician)
- Hazardous Materials Technician
- Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Technician
- Aircraft Rescue Firefighting
- Structural Firefighting
- Decision-making under pressure
- Instruction and Public Speaking
- Fire Prevention & Inspection
- Apparatus Operations
- Public Safety and Communication
- Training & Mentorship
Accomplishments
- Firefighter of the Year 2019.
- Fire Officer of the Quarter 2025.
- Received decoration for saving 2 homes and 1 vehicle during Gibson Flat Fire in Montana that destroyed 22 structures.
- Delivered 3 newborns on separate occasions, 1 breach birth with no deficits in occupants home.
- Rescued tranquilized brown bear out of tree. Coined by Colorado Parks and Wildlife for efforts.
- Completed Norwegian Foot March, 18.6 miles carrying a 25-pound rucksack 2026.
- Half Marathon finisher 2026
Line of Duty:
Physical:
Certification
Fire Service
- Fire Fighter I
- Fire Fighter II
- Airport Fire Fighter (ARFF)
- Fire Officer I
- Fire Officer II
- Fire Inspector I
- Fire Instructor I
- Fire Instructor II
- Incident Safety Officer
- MSA SCBA Technician
Incident Command
- ICS-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System
- ICS-200 Basic ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
- ICS-300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
- ICS-400 Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff
- FEMA IS-700 Introduction to the National Incident Management System
- FEMA IS-800 Introduction to the National Response Framework
Driver/Operator
- Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Apparatus
- Fire Apparatus Equipped with Fire Pump
- Mobile Water Supply Apparatus
Hazardous Materials
- Hazardous Materials Technician
- Hazardous Materials Awareness
- Hazardous Materials Operations
- PPE Mission-Specific Competency
- Product Control Mission-Specific Competency
Technical Rescue
- Rope Rescue Technician I/II
- Confined Space Rescue Technician I/II
- Structural Collapse Rescue Awareness
- Structural Collapse Rescue Operations
- Structural Collapse Rescue Technician
- Trench Rescue Operations
- Trench Rescue Technician
- Ice Rescue Technician
- FEMA-Wide Area Search
Communications
- Public Safety Telecommunicator I
- Public Safety Telecommunicator II
Timeline
Lead Firefighter/Station Captain
Peterson Fire Department
09.2022 - Current
Probationary Firefighter/ Driver Operator
Malmstrom Air Force Base
06.2017 - 08.2022
Associate of Science - Fire Science Technology
Community College of The Air Force
High School Diploma -
Timberlake High School