Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Zach Shipman

Pickens,SC

Summary

Dynamic Engineer/Acting Officer with a proven track record at Parker District Fire Department, excelling in decision-making under pressure and leadership. Enhanced team performance through effective training and incident command systems, while fostering a culture of continuous learning. Committed to fire prevention education and maintaining operational safety, ensuring efficient emergency response.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Engineer

Parker District Fire Department
04.2022 - Current
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision-making in emergency situations.
  • Mentored new firefighters by sharing knowledge and experience, fostering a supportive learning environment for professional development.
  • Enhanced teamwork among crew members through regular training exercises and collaboration in high-pressure situations.
  • Completed timely administrative tasks such as record-keeping, report writing.

Fire Fighter

Slater Marietta Fire District
05.2019 - 04.2022
  • Collaborated with other fire departments for mutual aid support during major incidents, augmenting available resources as needed to ensure public safety objectives were met efficiently.
  • Mentored new firefighters, fostering a positive work environment conducive to professional growth and development.
  • Directed work of 10+ firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
  • Served as a liaison between the fire department and local media outlets, providing timely updates on incidents and communicating public safety messages in a clear, accurate manner.

Fire Fighter

Boiling Springs Fire District
12.2015 - 05.2019
  • Increased firefighter skill levels by providing ongoing training sessions on new equipment use, rescue techniques, and hazardous materials handling.
  • Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
  • Maintained optimal fire station conditions by overseeing daily equipment checks, facility repairs, and inventory management tasks.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Education

High School Diploma -

Travelers Rest High School , Travelers Rest
05-2015

Certificate - Fire Fighting

South Carolina Fire Academy, Columbia, SC
01-2016

Certificate - Educational Leadership And Management

National Fire Academy, Emmitsburg, MD
07-2025

Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Project management
  • Project planning
  • Leadership qualities
  • Teamwork and cooperation
  • Decision-making under pressure
  • Fire prevention education
  • Incident command system
  • Continuous learning attitude

Certification

Fire Officer I

Fire Officer II

Fire Instructor I

EMT-B

Command and Control Company Level Ops- NFA

FEMA Public Information Officer


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Timeline

Engineer - Parker District Fire Department
04.2022 - Current
Fire Fighter - Slater Marietta Fire District
05.2019 - 04.2022
Fire Fighter - Boiling Springs Fire District
12.2015 - 05.2019
Travelers Rest High School - High School Diploma,
South Carolina Fire Academy - Certificate, Fire Fighting
National Fire Academy - Certificate, Educational Leadership And Management

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