Matthew Carlson
Canton
Summary
Committed volunteer firefighter with experience in emergency response, fire control, and public safety education. Strengths include quick decision-making under pressure, physical stamina, and teamwork skills. Have contributed to safer communities through effective firefighting and life-saving efforts.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Firefighter
Cullowhee Vol. Fire Dept.
Cullowhee
08.2024 - Current
I am currently a volunteer firefighter for the Cullowhee Fire Department. I started with the department as a freshman at WCU and have been balancing college and calls for the past 1.5 years.
Cleveland Fire Academy
Brown Emergency Training Center
Shelby
06.2025 - 08.2025
I dedicated my summer break to attend the fire academy so I could receive Fire 1 and 2, Hazmat Ops and Awareness, and RIC certification to be a certified firefighter.
Sandy Springs Fire Department - Internship
Sandy Springs
Sandy Springs
01.2024 - 05.2024
Internship with the Sandy Springs Fire Department. Spent time in all areas of the fire department, furthering my knowledge of what a career in emergency management would look like.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mill Springs Academy
Alpharetta, GA05-2024
Some College (No Degree) - Emergency and Disaster Management
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC03-2026
Skills
- Active listening
- Team building
- Calm under pressure
- Collaboration
- Dependable and responsible
Accomplishments
- Unfolded LLC Leadership award
- Cherokee County Firefighter Explorer Program
Affiliations
Dean's list
Timeline
Cleveland Fire Academy
Brown Emergency Training Center
06.2025 - 08.2025
Volunteer Firefighter
Cullowhee Vol. Fire Dept.
08.2024 - Current
Sandy Springs Fire Department - Internship
Sandy Springs
01.2024 - 05.2024
High School Diploma -
Mill Springs Academy
Some College (No Degree) - Emergency and Disaster Management
Western Carolina University