Zachary Morales
Clinton,MO
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong background in fire suppression and emergency management. Known for ensuring safety compliance and operational readiness, while fostering teamwork among crew members to achieve successful emergency response outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Captain/EMT
Sedalia Fire Department
Sedalia, MO
11.2021 - Current
- Led emergency response operations, ensuring safety and efficiency during high-pressure situations.
- Conducted training for new firefighters, as well as seasoned firefighters enhancing team performance and readiness.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment and facilities, maintaining operational readiness and compliance with safety standards.
- Encouraged team building amongst the crew members by valuing their input.
- Mentored junior firefighters in firefighting techniques and procedures, fostering professional development within the team.
Driver/Engineer
Sedalia Fire Department
Sedalia, MO
10.2011 - 12.2021
- Operated emergency response vehicles during critical situations.
- Ensured vehicle readiness through regular maintenance checks and inspections.
- Collaborated with team members to execute effective rescue operations.
- Followed safety protocols to protect personnel and public during emergencies.
Firefighter
Sedalia Fire Department
Sedalia, MO
01.2008 - 10.2011
- Responded promptly to emergency calls, ensuring rapid deployment of firefighting resources.
- Operated fire suppression equipment and tools during firefighting operations to control and extinguish fires.
- Conducted regular inspections of fire apparatus and equipment, maintaining operational readiness and safety standards.
Firefighter
Clinton Fire Department
Clinton, MO
02.2005 - 01.2008
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Contributed to positive outcomes during multi-agency responses by effectively collaborating with law enforcement personnel, paramedics, and other emergency service providers.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Missouri Division of Fire Safety
Bachelor of Science - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL05-2013
Associate of Arts - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL11-2010
Skills
- Personnel management
- Emergency response
- Fire suppression
- Technical rescue
- Crew leadership
- Firefighting operations
Accomplishments
- Received two "green sheets" for service to community members above normal expectations
- Earned the Rank of Eagle Scout through the BSA program
Certification
- Firefighter I, Missouri Division of Fire Safety
- Firefighter II, Missouri Division of Fire Safety
- HAZMAT Awareness, Missouri Division of Fire Safety
- HAZMAT Operations, Missouri Division of Fire Safety
- Driver/Operator Core, Missouri Division of Fire Safety
- Driver/Operator Pumper, Missouri Division of Fire Safety
- Driver/Operator Aerial, Missouri Division of Fire Safety
- Fire Instructor I, Missouri Division of Fire Safety
- Fire Officer I, Missouri Division of Fire Safety
- Fire Officer II, Missouri Division of Fire Safety
- Fire Officer III, Missouri Division of Fire Safety
- Incident Safety Officer, Missouri Division of Fire Safety
- Fire Investigator, Missouri Division of Fire Safety
- ICS-100, ICS-700 Missouri Safety Center
- ICS-200, 300, 400 Missouri Sheriffs Association Training Academy
- ICS-800, Emergency Management Institute FEMA
- 160 Hours Training, MUFRTI
Timeline
Fire Captain/EMT
Sedalia Fire Department
11.2021 - Current
Driver/Engineer
Sedalia Fire Department
10.2011 - 12.2021
Firefighter
Sedalia Fire Department
01.2008 - 10.2011
Firefighter
Clinton Fire Department
02.2005 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Science -
Missouri Division of Fire Safety
Bachelor of Science - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
Associate of Arts - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University