Shawn Walker
Puyallup,WA
Summary
Committed Fire Department leader offering 23 years of experience controlling, containing and extinguishing fires, running EMS calls, ARFF, Rescue and Hazmat responses. Military experience leading and developing firefighters. Expertise in fire department and dispatch operations. Accomplished professional passionate about maintaining safety of local community, saving lives and developing and shaping the future of Joint Base Lewis McChord Fire and Emergency Services.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter/Paramedic
JBLM Fire and Emergency Services
Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA
01.2007 - Current
- Work a 72 hour/week as member of 4-man Engine crew responding to fire and rescue emergencies.
- Provide ALS level EMS care as highest level provider on the Engine maintaining current certification as a PIerce County Washington state EMT-Paramedic and NREMT-Paramedic.
- Regularly fill role of Company level officer in absence of a Crew Chief utilizing knowledge and experience in command and control to lead daily operations for fire crew as well as report writing, leading training and maintaining crew proficiency.
- Member of JBLM Tree Rescue team utilizing advanced training and rescue techniques to perform rescues on parachutists suspended in tree canopies.
- Driver/Operator of ARFF, Pumper, Aerial, Tender fire apparatus maintaining licenses and certifications for each apparatus as well as regular equipment checks and maintaining vehicle records.
- Hazardous Materials certification in Awareness. Operations, Technician and Incident command levels, regularly attending training to prepare for and respond to various hazardous materials emergencies.
- Serve as an OTEP EMS Instructor maintaining monthly EMS training for JBLM Fire and Emergency Services EMT personnel teaching 2-3 classes monthly, maintaining certification for over 50 firefighters.
- Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
- Respond to Fire, EMS, Hazmat, Rescue, ARFF emergencies as a crew member, crew chief and driver operator utilizing training in various disciplines to deescalate emergencies and provide critical decision making to provide life safety and property conservation for wide array of emergencies.
- Served as Shop Steward and Union Secretary for local F283 IAFF affiliate striving to be an advocate for Firefighter issues and better work environment.
- Trained in Blue Card size-up model utilized by JBLM and surrounding agencies for command and control of large scale fire emergencies.
Assistant Chief of Operations
USAF Reserves 446th CES
Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA
08.2000 - 01.2022
- Served as Master Sergeant in charge of Fire Operations for 36 man team of deployable ARFF Firefighting reserve unit.
- Served as the primary Assistant Chief of Operations from 2012-2022.
- Assisted Chief in developing and executing operational strategies to ensure compliance with organizational objectives.
- Deployed to Niger, Africa from Mar 2019 to Jan 2020 providing primary command and control on Fire Emergencies, managing daily operations and training and for 36 man deployed USAF fire protection flight working 96 hr/week work cycle for active airfield.
- Served as Health and Safety officer during deployment ensuring compliance with NFPA 1500 checklist for deployed firefighters.
- Performed performance appraisals and provided annual and quarterly feedback for subordinates.
- Maintained work schedules, provided vehicle assignments, facilitated training and developed Standard Operating Procedures for firefighters while deployed and during home station 1 weekend a month, two week a year UTA training cycle.
- Maintained training and certification in Airport Rescue Firefighting, Structural Firefighting, Rescue and Hazardous Materials responses.
- Performed fire inspections for compliance issues while deployed from Mar. 2019-Jan 2020 for two air force installations AB101 and AB201.
- Coordinated multi-company responses on emergencies and in airfield emergency operations.
Paramedic
ALS Ambulance
Yakima, WA
09.2006 - 12.2006
- Transported patients from accident scenes or hospital settings to medical facilities in a safe manner.
- Organized supplies for ambulance runs including IV solutions, airway management equipment and medication kits.
- Saved lives by administering medications, monitoring cardiac output and performing emergency intubations.
- Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
- Loaded patients into ambulances in preparation for transport to nearest medical center.
- Assessed scene on arrival to identify potential safety issues and hazards affecting first responders.
- Provided primary ALS emergency medical services for Fire Department agencies and interfacility transports within Yakima County.
Emergency Medical Technician
Tri Med Ambulance
Tukwila, WA
05.2002 - 07.2004
- Transported patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities using ambulances or other vehicles.
- Assessed scene upon arrival for possible hazards or dangerous situations.
- Collaborated with medical personnel to quickly treat and transport patients.
- Worked with Fire Departments in South King County providing BLS transport and inter-facility transport to hospitals and nursing facilities.
- Operated specialized medical equipment such as ventilators, cardiac monitors and suction devices.
Education
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL01-2016
Some College (No Degree) - Purser Paramedic Program
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA06-2005
Associate of Science - Associates in Arts And Sciences
Pierce College
Puyallup, WA03-2004
High School Diploma -
Rogers High School
Puyallup, WA06-1999
Skills
- Rescue Equipment Proficiency
- Fire Suppression Tactics
- Water and Chemical Streams
- Weather Condition Assessment
- Emergency Response
- Grief Counseling
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Workload Prioritization
- Alarm and Fire Detection Systems
- Regulatory Enforcement
- Fire Strategy
- Personnel Training
- Resources Allocation
- Emergency Medical Treatment
- Administration and Management
- Performance Monitoring
- Life and Property Protection
- Records Management
- Emergency Response Coordination
- Incident Safety
- Crew Leadership
- Staff Development and Leadership
- Fire Department Procedures
Certification
- IFSAC Airport Firefighter Feb 2001
- IFSAC Firefighter I and II Feb 2001
- Driver/Operator Pumper Feb 2003
- Driver/Operator ARFF Feb 2003
- Driver/Operator Mobile Water Supply Aug 2004
- Driver/Operator Aerial Jan 2009
- Fire Department Incident Safety Officer Jun 2016
- Fire Inspector I Jun 2009
- Fire Inspector II Jul 2009
- Fire Instructor I Jun 2006
- Fire Instructor II Jun 2016
- Fire Officer I Sep 2009
- Fire Officer II Mar 2017
- Fire Officer III Jun 2018
- Hazardous Materials Operations Feb 2001
- Hazardous Materials Technician Jul 2010
- Hazardous Materials Incident Commander Apr 2017
- NREMT-Paramedic current
- Washington State EMT-Paramedic current
- Washington State EMS Evaluator current
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support current
- CPR health care provider current
- ICS 300 May 2007
- ICS 400 Apr 2011
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Firefighter/Paramedic
JBLM Fire and Emergency Services
01.2007 - Current
Paramedic
ALS Ambulance
09.2006 - 12.2006
Emergency Medical Technician
Tri Med Ambulance
05.2002 - 07.2004
Assistant Chief of Operations
USAF Reserves 446th CES
08.2000 - 01.2022
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Community College of The Air Force
Some College (No Degree) - Purser Paramedic Program
Central Washington University
Associate of Science - Associates in Arts And Sciences
Pierce College
High School Diploma -
Rogers High School
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