FORREST D COWGILL
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Professional Summary
Seeking a position that utilizes my experience in a environment where there is a need to perform expertly through the use of knowledge, communication and teamwork to achieve goals.
Certification
HVAC-R
EPA 608 Cert. Pending
TDLR Certified
Paramedic
Texas Department of Health Lic.# 735044
Nationally Registered
Education
Brookhaven
February 2017, Paramedic
Santa Ana Fire Academy
February 2007, EMT/Firefighter
Completed Firefighter I Academy and earned certifications in: Fire Control 3 Structural Fire Fighting, Auto Extrication, Hazardous Materials First Responder Awareness/Operations, S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire behavior, ICS I-200 Basic ICS, Emergency Medical Technician, and Biddle Validated Physical Ability Test.
Experience
Dallas Fire Rescue- 5000 Dolphin Road
Firefighter/Paramedic November 2013 – Present
Respond to and perform skilled tasks at the scene of emergency calls for assistance to include fire, medical, rescues, heavy rescues, extrications, hazard identification, HAZMAT, public assistance and service. Provide patient/victim assessment quickly and thoroughly, initiate and apply appropriate medical treatment up to and including advanced life support according to protocol. Participate as a team member of firefighter company responding to incidents as needed.
Collin County Sherriff-4300 Community Ave
911 Dispatcher January 2013-November 2013
Used a computer-aided dispatch system, received emergency calls from the public requesting police, fire, medical or other emergency services. Determined nature and location of the emergency, priorities, and dispatched as necessary in accordance with established procedures.
Melissa Fire Department-1933 E Melissa Road
Firefighter/EMT November 2011-October 2013
Duties included protecting life and property by combating, extinguishing and preventing fires. Work involves training for and participating in firefighting duties, providing emergency care for sick and injured persons and prevention activities on assigned shifts. Other duties include routine maintenance of fire apparatus, as well as training in new firefighting techniques and practices.
The Other Side Landscaping
Landscaper/Laborer May 2012-January 2013
Responsible for the landscape and maintenance or properties using hand tools and power equipment. Scheduled and applied various herbicides and pesticides per regulation and safety.
Skills
Team liaison
Self-motivated
Strong verbal communication
Conflict resolution
Team leadership
Risk management processes and analysis