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Shawn Sams

Ocala,FL

Summary

An energetic team player and fire Captain having exceptional management and execution of fire suppression, pre-fire planning, regular maintenance of apparatus, infrastructure, medical training and continuing education. Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi task and juggle various projects and task in a dynamic and constantly changing field.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Captain Paramedic

Ocala Fire Rescue
01.2007 - Current
  • Supervisor for crew members specializing in fire prevention, fire training, EMS calls and other emergency operations
  • Improve patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
  • Enhance teamwork among crew members through regular training exercises and collaboration in high-pressure situations.
  • Strengthen public safety awareness through educational presentations, workshops, and community outreach events.
  • Collaborate with local law enforcement agencies to ensure smooth coordination during emergency operations and disaster responses.
  • Maintain optimal fire station conditions by overseeing daily equipment checks, facility repairs, and inventory management tasks.
  • Increase firefighter skill levels by providing ongoing training sessions on new equipment use, rescue techniques, and hazardous materials handling.
  • Contribute to a positive work environment for all crew members by consistently demonstrating leadership qualities, professionalism, and dedication to duty.

Lead EMT Instructor FSFC

Florida State Fire College
01.2016 - 01.2023
  • Lead Adjunct for EMT Students
  • Assist with scheduling and curriculum
  • Responsible for classroom lectures and hands on Instruction during Labs




Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
01.2005

Firefighting

Florida State Fire College
Ocala

Skills

  • Special Operations Team
  • USAR TASK FORCE 8
  • ARFF 2008-2011

Certification

  • Special Operations Team Member (Ropes OPS & TECH, Trench, Structural Collapse OPS & TECH, Confined Space, VMR OPS & TECH, Hazmat)
  • USAR Task Force 8 Team Member
  • Swift Water
  • Fire Officer 1, Fire Officer 2, Fire Officer 3
  • Fire Instructor
  • Inspector 1, Inspector 2
  • Live Fire Training Instructor
  • ICS 100, ICS 200, ICS 300, ICS 400, ICS 700, ICS 800
  • Blue Card
  • Pump Operator
  • SERP
  • Paramedic
  • City Of Ocala Supervisory and Leadership Development Series


Timeline

Lead EMT Instructor FSFC

Florida State Fire College
01.2016 - 01.2023

Captain Paramedic

Ocala Fire Rescue
01.2007 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

University of Central Florida

Firefighting

Florida State Fire College

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