Zachary Wilcox
5715 NE 109th St Vancouver,WA
Summary
Adaptable emergency services professional with training in Firefighter I/II, Hazmat, and EMT care. Known for strong communication, critical thinking, and calm performance during urgent situations. Committed to protecting the public through prevention, response, and education.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter
Central Mason Fire EMS
Shelton , WA
07.2024 - Current
- Responded to fire and EMS calls throughout Central Mason Fire EMS District.
- Operated firefighting equipment during suppression and rescue incidents.
- Ensured operational readiness and safety of firefighting equipment and tools at the start of each shift.
- Inspected apparatus, hoses, and rescue tools before shift readiness.
- Assessed patients and provided basic emergency medical care.
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Documented all activities at emergency scenes in detailed reports to support post-incident analysis.
- Conducted fire and life safety inspections of commercial and residential properties, verifying hydrant operating conditions.
- Established and managed water supplies to support suppression activities.
- Provided educational presentations regarding fire prevention techniques to local schools and businesses.
Education
Peer Support & Mental Health Readiness For Firefighters - Health And Wellness
The Resilience Academy/ Cover My Six
Shelton, WA04-2026
Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Hazmat Awareness, Hazmat Operations - Structural Firefighter
Washington State Patrol - Fire Training Academy
North Bend, WA11-2024
Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medical Services
CCFD 5 Northwest Regional Training Center
Vancouver, WA06-2022
High School Diploma -
Columbia River High School
Vancouver, WA06-2014
Fire Science/ Structural Firefighting - Structural Firefighting
Skills Center/ CCFD 6 Fire Cadet Program
Vancouver, WA06-2014
Skills
- Fire suppression operation
- Emergency response tactics
- Water supply management
- Incident reporting
- Patient assessment
- Fire prevention activities
- Resource management
- Resource coordination
- Crisis intervention
- Team communication and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Organizational abilities
- Time management capabilities
- Active listening techniques
- Community outreach
Certification
- Peer Support & Mental Health Readiness for Firefighters- Cover My Six
- FF I, FFII, HM Awareness, HM Operations- WSP-FTA
- Emergency Vehicle Incident Prevention- Central Mason Fire EMS
- Emergency Medical Technician- National Registry
Timeline
Firefighter
Central Mason Fire EMS
07.2024 - Current
Peer Support & Mental Health Readiness For Firefighters - Health And Wellness
The Resilience Academy/ Cover My Six
Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Hazmat Awareness, Hazmat Operations - Structural Firefighter
Washington State Patrol - Fire Training Academy
Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medical Services
CCFD 5 Northwest Regional Training Center
High School Diploma -
Columbia River High School
Fire Science/ Structural Firefighting - Structural Firefighting
Skills Center/ CCFD 6 Fire Cadet Program