Weston Walker
Payson,UT
Summary
Fire and EMS command officer with over 20 years of operational experience and over 5 years in command-level leadership. Proven leader in incident command, personnel supervision, EMS quality assurance, training, and operational readiness. Experienced in managing fire suppression, rescue, hazardous materials, and EMS operations while maintaining compliance with all regulatory standards.
Confident Firefighter works effectively as part of a team. Highly trained individual with great mechanical aptitude and background in medical response and fire suppression. Handles issues quickly and resolves conflicts successfully.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter Paramedic / Engineer / Acting Fire Officer
Orem City Fire Department
01.2023 - Current
- Participated as a member of the department’s wildland team, with multiple out-of-state deployments.
- Mentoring new firefighters and EMT, and helping them operate in a safe manner, assuring that protocols are followed, promoting adherence to department standards.
- Operated firefighting equipment, ensuring readiness and compliance with safety protocols during emergencies.
- Responded to emergency calls, providing critical firefighting and rescue services in high-pressure situations.
- Conducted fire prevention inspections, identifying hazards and educating the community on safety practices.
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
Adjunct Instructor
UFRA
01.2022 - Current
- Provide instruction to new and experienced firefighters across Utah in Firefighter I & II, and related disciplines.
- Facilitate classroom and hands-on training, ensuring adherence to NFPA and UFRA standards.
- Conduct live fire training evolutions focusing on safety, communication, and tactical proficiency.
- Facilitated engaging lectures to enhance student understanding of course material.
- Guided students through complex topics, fostering critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Conducted assessments and evaluations to ensure consistent academic performance across courses.
Captain / Paramedic
Payson Fire & Rescue
01.2005 - Current
- Proven leader in incident command, personnel supervision, EMS quality assurance, and operational readiness.
- Extensive experience managing fire suppression, rescue, hazardous materials, and EMS operations with full compliance at local, state, and federal levels.
- Program lead for SCBA management, overseeing maintenance and repair of MSA SCBA equipment and air compressors.
- Led emergency response operations, ensuring safety and efficiency during critical incidents.
- Coordinated and provided training for both fire as well as EMS departments, enhancing team preparedness and operational effectiveness.
- Evaluated equipment performance, recommending upgrades to enhance operational capability.
- Analyzed incident reports to identify trends, driving improvements in response strategies and training needs.
- Scheduled and rotated staff for adequate coverage and fair distribution of workload.
- Coordinated response efforts with fire department personnel and other emergency services.
- Led community education programs on CPR, first aid, and emergency preparedness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Services Administration
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT12-2023
Associate of Science - Emergency Services
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT12-2023
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Services
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT04-2016
Skills
- National Certified Paramedic
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)& Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certified
- Firefighter 1 & 2 Certification
- 20 years of Structural firefighting experience
- Wildland Firefighter ( Red Card Certified)
- Leadership and supervision Experience
- Fire Officer 1
- Emergency scene management
- NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800 qualified
- Community Relations and Instruction
- Equipment maintenance and repair
Certification
- Firefighter 1, 2 through UFRA, National Certified Paramedic, Wildland Red Card, ADO-P, ADO-A, Fire Officer 1,
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Firefighter Paramedic / Engineer / Acting Fire Officer
Orem City Fire Department
01.2023 - Current
Adjunct Instructor
UFRA
01.2022 - Current
Captain / Paramedic
Payson Fire & Rescue
01.2005 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Services Administration
Utah Valley University
Associate of Science - Emergency Services
Utah Valley University
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Services
Utah Valley University