Shawn Prather
GRAHAM,WA
Summary
Experienced officer with over 15 years of leadership experience. I pride myself in having high standards of personal and professional conduct while fully embracing a people first servant leadership philosophy. I believe the needs of our customers and crews come before my own and focus on creating environments that allow our employees to feel valued and thrive. I live and lead through my value system of "Treating everyone with dignity and respect, leading by example and leaving things better than I found them".
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Battalion Chief, Battalion 91 A-Shift
Graham Fire and Rescue
10.2023 - Current
Battalion Chief of Field Operations
PCFTC/Graham Fire and Rescue
03.2023 - 10.2023
District Vice President
Pierce County Professional Firefighters L726
01.2021 - 07.2023
Captain
Graham Fire and Rescue
11.2019 - 03.2023
Lieutenant
Graham Fire and Rescue
06.2009 - 11.2019
Firefighter Paramedic
Graham Fire and Rescue
01.2003 - 06.2009
Resident Firefighter
Graham Fire and Rescue
09.1999 - 12.2000
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Bismarck State College
Bismarck, ND09.2022
NREMT-P Certification -
Bismarck State College
Bismarck, ND01.2002
Bates Fire Academy -
Bates Technical College
Tacoma, WA01.2001
High School Diploma -
Gov. John R. Rogers H.S
Puyallup, WA01.1996
Skills
- Incident Command
- Operational Efficiency
- Technical knowledge
- Personnel Management
- Staff Development
- Personnel Training
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
Certification
- Company Officer I,II
- Blue Card Trainer
- NFPA 1403 Live Fire
- Incident Safety Officer
- Command 1
- Leadership 1
- Firefighter 1 and 2
- HazMat Ops
- Instructor 1
- MCTO
- EMT-B
- IS-100,200,300,700,800
Accomplishments
- Lead FGO Instructor- 2023
- EMS Provider of the year -2004
- Chiefs Company Award -2001
Timeline
Battalion Chief, Battalion 91 A-Shift
Graham Fire and Rescue
10.2023 - Current
Battalion Chief of Field Operations
PCFTC/Graham Fire and Rescue
03.2023 - 10.2023
District Vice President
Pierce County Professional Firefighters L726
01.2021 - 07.2023
Captain
Graham Fire and Rescue
11.2019 - 03.2023
Lieutenant
Graham Fire and Rescue
06.2009 - 11.2019
Firefighter Paramedic
Graham Fire and Rescue
01.2003 - 06.2009
Resident Firefighter
Graham Fire and Rescue
09.1999 - 12.2000
Associate of Applied Science -
Bismarck State College
NREMT-P Certification -
Bismarck State College
Bates Fire Academy -
Bates Technical College
High School Diploma -
Gov. John R. Rogers H.S
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