Zach Nider
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Resilient Wildland Firefighter/ Navy Seal/ Athletic Trainer known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in strategic planning, leadership under pressure, and rapid decision-making. Excel in teamwork, communication, and adaptability, bringing valuable soft skills to every mission and project.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Firefighter
Colorado Division of Fire Prevention & Control
Colorado Springs, CO
06.2024 - Current
- Provided fire suppression and containment for wildland fires using hand tools, pumps, hoses and other equipment.
- Conducted mop-up operations to extinguish remaining hot spots and reduce the risk of further spread.
- Assisted in hazardous fuels reduction projects such as cutting brush, felling trees and chipping debris.
- Monitored weather conditions to determine potential impacts on fire behavior.
- Coordinated with both federal and state agencies during incident response activities.
Module Leader
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, USFWS
, KS
03.2021 - 06.2024
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations while adhering to safety protocols.
- Operated various vehicles including water tenders, bulldozers, engines, skidgines and helicopters.
- Built containment lines around the perimeter of an active wildfire using shovels, Pulaskis and chainsaws.
- Assessed terrain features such as slopes, wind direction and vegetation types when responding to a wildfire.
- Communicated regularly with Incident Command System personnel via radio transmissions about progress made in containing a fire.
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Cleveland Browns LLC.
Cleveland, OH
05.2019 - 03.2021
- Assisted in the development and implementation of injury prevention programs for athletes.
- Provided rehabilitation services to athletes with musculoskeletal injuries, including therapeutic exercise prescription and manual therapy techniques.
- Conducted daily evaluations of injured athletes and developed individualized treatment plans accordingly.
- Maintained accurate records of athlete's medical histories, treatments, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
Navy Seal
U.S. Navy
Santa Clara, CA
05.2015 - 05.2019
- Obtained license to kill and top secret clearance
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our missions.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Medicine
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO05-2019
Trident Insignia - Demolition / Seal Training
U.S. Naval War College, The
Newport, RI05-2016
Skills
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Player evaluations
- Physical Conditioning
- Sports medicine knowledge
- Weapons Handling
- Discipline and Focus
- Explosive handling
- Training expertise
Certification
- Browns Athletic Trainer of the year 2020 & 2021
- Medal of Honor 2018
- Heart Memorial Trophy winner
Timeline
Senior Firefighter
Colorado Division of Fire Prevention & Control
06.2024 - Current
Module Leader
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, USFWS
03.2021 - 06.2024
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Cleveland Browns LLC.
05.2019 - 03.2021
Navy Seal
U.S. Navy
05.2015 - 05.2019
- Browns Athletic Trainer of the year 2020 & 2021
- Medal of Honor 2018
- Heart Memorial Trophy winner
Bachelor of Science - Sports Medicine
Colorado Mesa University
Trident Insignia - Demolition / Seal Training
U.S. Naval War College, The
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