FORREST D COWGILL

ac2z03@r.postjobfree.com

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949-***-****

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

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