Zachary John Wernke
11648 Conestoga Dr. Grass Valley,CA
Summary
Hardworking, dependable firefighter striving to deliver the best emergency response and patient care to every call. Functions effectively as part of cohesive team. Trained and prepared for all risk incident response, and ready to work through and adapt to any situational needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter 1
Cal Fire
06.2022 - Current
- Answered emergency incidents quickly, assessed conditions, and acted appropriately to contain fires, assist victims, and prevent escalation
- Assessed patient needs and provided life supporting services to those affected or injured by fires, traffic collisions, or other forms of trauma and medical emergencies
- Trained and performed technical rescues including rope rescue, remote area rescue, and auto extrication
- Kept updated knowledge of safety guidelines, fire fighting techniques, and treatment protocols
- Maintained station grounds and fire apparatus
- Performed engine equipment checkouts and maintenance
- Worked as part of a crew to problem solve and overcome obstacles.
Assistant Manager, Shift Lead, Barista
Dutch Bros Gold Country
07.2019 - 01.2022
- Gained a wealth of experience in customer service
- Constantly used problem solving skills to fix technological, mechanical, and customer or co-worker related problems
- Trained newly hired employees to work in shop, as well as trained and advised shift leads on their new roles and expectations
- Handled personnel issues including hiring, firing, and other disciplinary action
- Fixed and maintained tools and machines around the shop including daily cleaning and inspection as well as monthly and quarterly repairs
- Counted and deposited money
- Scheduled employees and facilitated any shift changes requested
Education
Associate of Science - Social And Behavioral Sciences
Sierra College
Rocklin, CA05.2023
Associate of Arts -
Sierra College
Rocklin, CA05.2023
FF1 And EMT Certification -
Yuba College
Marysville, CA05.2022
Skills
- Medical Care
- Structural and Wildland Fire Fighting
- Technical Rescue
- Maintaining Equipment
- Problem Solving
- Leadership
- Communication
- Adaptability
Certification
- SFT FF1 2019
- EMT
- C-212 / A Faller
- S-271
Timeline
Firefighter 1
Cal Fire
06.2022 - Current
Assistant Manager, Shift Lead, Barista
Dutch Bros Gold Country
07.2019 - 01.2022
Associate of Science - Social And Behavioral Sciences
Sierra College
Associate of Arts -
Sierra College
FF1 And EMT Certification -
Yuba College
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