Michael Jepson
Airdrie,Canada
Summary
Diligent Firefighter with expertise in emergency support, medical response, and fire suppression techniques. Team-focused with strong communication skills for rapid and effective emergency response. Known for stellar work ethic, integrity, and reliability.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Medical Responder
British Columbia Emergency Health Services
Vancouver, British Columbia
06.2024 - Current
- Assessed patient condition and provided initial medical treatment.
- Administered oxygen and monitored vital signs such as pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
- Transported patients to medical facilities in emergency vehicles.
- Performed CPR, splinting, bandaging, bleeding control techniques, spinal immobilization, and airway management procedures when needed.
- Responded quickly and accurately in emergency situations with appropriate decision-making skills.
- Ensured that all supplies were properly stocked prior to leaving station for calls.
Industrial Firefighter EMR
International SOS
Fort McMurray, AB
08.2023 - Current
- Maintained firefighting equipment, tools and vehicles to ensure readiness for emergency responses.
- Responded quickly to alarms and investigated suspected incidents of fire or smoke.
- Operated pumps, hoses, nozzles, hydrants, sprinklers, and other equipment as needed during an emergency situation.
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
- Conducted routine maintenance on ambulance equipment and supplies ensuring proper functioning at all times.
- Assessed patient condition and provided initial medical treatment.
- Administered oxygen and monitored vital signs such as pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
- Provided basic life support services according to established protocols.
- Performed CPR, splinting, bandaging, bleeding control techniques, spinal immobilization, and airway management procedures when needed.
- Responded quickly and accurately in emergency situations with appropriate decision-making skills.
Lead Industrial Firefighter
Safety Boss Inc
Edmonton, Canada
12.2021 - 07.2023
- Call-out duties as required, fire truck and equipment maintenance Well control operations, high angle rescue, plant turn-around, air hand work.
Business Development Manager / Fire Operations Manager
Oilfield Fire & Safety
Innisfail, Canada
06.2014 - 08.2021
- Business development duties and fire operations management for expanding company
- Senior Firefighter duties Health and Safety Supervisor Client representative Fire Inspector Fire Extinguisher Technician Wildfire Management Social Media Recruiting and overseeing on-site staff
Industrial Firefighter
Safety Boss Inc
Red Deer, Canada
11.2011 - 06.2014
- Call-out duties as required, fire truck and equipment maintenance Well control operations, high angle rescue, plant turn-around, air hand work
Industrial Firefighter - Day-Rate
Bravo Oilfield Safety Services
Red Deer, Canada
10.2010 - 03.2011
- Call-out duties as required, fire truck and equipment maintenance
Firefighter (Paid On Call)
Rockyview Fire Services
, Canada
09.2008 - 01.2011
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
- Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Operated specialized equipment such as pumps, aerial ladder trucks, and hazardous material units.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents and other emergency situations.
Education
High School Diploma -
William Aberhart High School
Calgary, AB06.2003
Skills
- Public Assistance and Support
- Rescue Equipment Proficiency
- Fire Suppression Work
- Search and Rescue
- Emergency Response
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- First Response Services
- Fire Protection System Testing
- Public Safety and Security
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Firefighting Procedures
- Equipment Evaluation
- Hazard Prevention
- Emergency Management
- Incident Safety
- First-aid and CPR
- Ladder operation
- Fire response team direction
- ARFF Apparatus Operations
- Patient Transport
- Direct Patient Care
- Ambulance driving
Certification
- NFPA 1001 Level I and II - 2010
- NFPA 1051 Wildland Firefighter - 2016
- NFPA 472 Haz Mat Operations - 2010
- NFPA 1006 Rescue Awareness - 2023
- NFPA 1006 Rope Rescue Level 1 - 2023
- NFPA Pump A - 2012
- Aerial Apparatus
- ICS 100/200
- Alberta Fire Tak Crew/Crew Lead
- 2022 Advanced Heavy Rescue Symposium, Alberta Vehicle Extrication Association - 2022
- Emergency Medical Responder BC/AB, 2024 (Current Scope update 2024)
- OFA 3 - 2024
- Health Care Provider CPR with AED, Alberta Health & Safety Training Institute
- H2S Alive
- NCSO – currently taking courses towards completion
- Various Health & Safety courses taken as needed, ie, WHMS, TDG, Weights & Dimensions, Load Security, Fatigue Management as a Supervisor, General Oilfield Driving, Radio Communication
- Class 1 Drivers License (Q endorsement)
Sports And Volunteer
■ High performance athlete with Canadian National Luge Team for 8 years (on short list for Canadian
Olympic team 2006) – retired, currently competing at recreational level
■ Fire Rescue Volunteer 2007-2008 – Race City Speedway
■ Fire Rescue Volunteer of the Year 2007 – Race City Speedway
■ Calgary Stampede Volunteer – 2016 to current
■ Task Force 2 Disaster Response Team, Fort McMurray Fires 2016
Timeline
Emergency Medical Responder
British Columbia Emergency Health Services
06.2024 - Current
Industrial Firefighter EMR
International SOS
08.2023 - Current
Lead Industrial Firefighter
Safety Boss Inc
12.2021 - 07.2023
Business Development Manager / Fire Operations Manager
Oilfield Fire & Safety
06.2014 - 08.2021
Industrial Firefighter
Safety Boss Inc
11.2011 - 06.2014
Industrial Firefighter - Day-Rate
Bravo Oilfield Safety Services
10.2010 - 03.2011
Firefighter (Paid On Call)
Rockyview Fire Services
09.2008 - 01.2011
High School Diploma -
William Aberhart High School
- NFPA 1001 Level I and II - 2010
- NFPA 1051 Wildland Firefighter - 2016
- NFPA 472 Haz Mat Operations - 2010
- NFPA 1006 Rescue Awareness - 2023
- NFPA 1006 Rope Rescue Level 1 - 2023
- NFPA Pump A - 2012
- Aerial Apparatus
- ICS 100/200
- Alberta Fire Tak Crew/Crew Lead
- 2022 Advanced Heavy Rescue Symposium, Alberta Vehicle Extrication Association - 2022
- Emergency Medical Responder BC/AB, 2024 (Current Scope update 2024)
- OFA 3 - 2024
- Health Care Provider CPR with AED, Alberta Health & Safety Training Institute
- H2S Alive
- NCSO – currently taking courses towards completion
- Various Health & Safety courses taken as needed, ie, WHMS, TDG, Weights & Dimensions, Load Security, Fatigue Management as a Supervisor, General Oilfield Driving, Radio Communication
- Class 1 Drivers License (Q endorsement)
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