Nicholas Woodall
Ball Ground
Summary
Vigilant Firefighter passionate about protecting lives and property through dedicated service. Committed and physically fit professional with 23 years of experience in performing firefighting and emergency-medical duties. Works cooperatively with other first responders to gain control of emergency scenes. Expertise water rescue, hostile fire events and mass casualty events.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sergeant/Paramedic
Big Canoe POA Public Safety
03.2022 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls, executing firefighting and rescue operations efficiently.
- Conducted fire prevention inspections, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and protocols.
- Operated firefighting equipment, maintaining readiness and functionality for rapid deployment.
- Led training sessions for new recruits, enhancing team proficiency in emergency response procedures.
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Improved operational efficiency by helping maintain apparatuses, equipment, and facilities according to established standards.
- Utilized technical expertise in operating specialized firefighting equipment such as aerial ladders, hydraulic extrication tools, and thermal imaging cameras.
- Assisted in wildfire suppression efforts by coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies to establish containment lines and protect threatened structures.
- Monitored and responded to hazardous gas levels and smoke detectors to avoid injuries and fatalities.
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with public safety protocols and procedures.
- Led investigations into safety violations, ensuring accountability and adherence to regulations.
Sergeant/Paramedic
Cherokee Fire and Emergency Services
07.2014 - Current
- Cherokee county Ga Supervisor: Chief Eddie Robision Hours: 48-72 hours a week Duties: Serving as a Sergeant Paramedic respond to emergencies that range from medical, rescue, traffic accidents (crashed vehicles), hazmat situations (spills and gas leaks, etc.), brush and/or woods fires, dumpster fires, alarm activations, structural fires, industrial fires, and any other emergency that denotes assistance from the fire department at any given time.
- All incidents are carried out following three basic priorities: life safety, incident stabilization, and property conservation.
- Understanding and following standard operating guidelines, radio procedures, incident command system (ICS/NIMS), vehicles, tools, protective equipment, and operating successfully as a team must be utilized with every incident to complete any and all tasks safely and effectively.
- Routinely operate as lead paramedic on an ambulance using both ALS and BLS skills, following protocol set forth by the authority having jurisdiction.
- Routinely serve as the acting officer in charge of the shift and all it's daily operations and emergencies.
- Evaluated team performance and implemented strategies to close gaps in skills or knowledge.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
- Led emergency response operations, ensuring rapid and effective action during critical incidents.
FAO/Paramedic
Pickens County Fire and Emergency Services
07.2017 - 03.2022
- Pickens county Ga Supervisor: Chief Sloan Elrod Salary: 40,000 Hours: 48-72 Duties: Serving as a FOA Paramedic respond to emergencies that range from medical, rescue, traffic accidents (crashed vehicles), hazmat situations (spills and gas leaks, etc.), brush and/or woods fires, dumpster fires, alarm activations, structural fires, industrial fires, and any other emergency that denotes assistance from the fire department at any given time.
- All incidents are carried out following three basic priorities: life safety, incident stabilization, and property conservation.
- Understanding and following standard operating guidelines, radio procedures, incident command system (ICS/NIMS), vehicles, tools, protective equipment, and operating successfully as a team must be utilized with every incident to complete any and all tasks safely and effectively.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Routinely operate as lead paramedic on an ambulance using both ALS and BLS skills, following protocol set forth by the authority having jurisdiction.
- Operated fire suppression equipment, ensuring readiness and compliance with safety standards.
ITT Exelis
05.2011 - 08.2013
- Supervisor: Jack Lee, Timothy Mares and David Fritchie (864) 252-3311 Salary: approx.
- 140,000-160,000 Hours: approx.
- 108-120 a week Duties: Serving as a Firefighter/Engineer/Emergency medical first responder; as a firefighter there are many responsibilities and collateral duties performed on site.
- The first responsibility is to respond to Emergencies and hazardous situations ranging from medical, rescue, traffic accidents (crashed vehicles), hazmat situations (spills and gas leaks, etc.), combat fires to include: aircraft both fix wing and rotary crashes and fires, brush and/or woods fires, dumpster fires, alarm activations, structural fires, industrial fires, equipment fires, fuel storage fires, ammunition storage fires, chemical fires, indirect fire attacks and any other emergency that denotes assistance from the fire department at any given time.
- At FOB Fenty our main mission is to provide ARFF (aircraft rescue & Fire fighting) protection for all incoming, out going and staged aircraft on the airfield.
- All incidents are carried out following three basic priorities: life safety, incident stabilization, and property conservation.
- Understanding and following standard operating guidelines, radio procedures, incident command system (ICS/NIMS), vehicles, tools, protective equipment, and operating successfully as a team must be utilized with every incident to complete any and all tasks safely and effectively.
- Routinely operate as an Emergency Medical First Responder, Driver/Operator (Engineer), Firefighter, and Alarm Room Operator for various emergencies and situations.
- As a First responder I administer emergency medical care and treatment for illnesses and injuries for soldiers and civilian employees.
- Emergency situations are analyzed and then lifesaving priorities is employed.
- Life saving measures to include (but not limited to) automatic defibrillation, CPR, suction, bandages, etc is administered as needed.
- As a driver operator I inspect the apparatus and equipment for deficiency and proper operation to ensure readiness at all times.
- As a driver operator I follow all traffic laws set on base during daily activities and while responding to calls to ensure the safety of the crew and, also the vehicles and pedestrian I share the road with.
- Also the site maintains and runs its own communication and alarm center, firefighters man the alarm room for 12 hours a shift answering calls by phone and radio, and dispatching units as needed to emergency and non emergency situation.
- Personnel also track the daily movement of equipment and personnel.
- The alarm room operator collects and analyzes data given from the incident commander or personnel on scene of an emergency to help provide the best strategy and tactics to be used for responding units.
- This data includes the current weather, type of situation, and materials found on scene.
- The alarm room operator has many resources to aid him/her such as pre-incident action plans, Emergency Response Guide manuals, WISER, CAMIO, and weather station.
- Fire prevention is an important part of our mission the fire department provides training to the soldiers and civilians on fire prevention matters as well as performing all fire inspections for the structures, generators, and fuel tanks on site.
- Fire inspections are performed to identify hazards and correct deficiencies and hazard that are found and create a safer environment for all personnel.
- All inspections and findings are documented with inspection workbooks which we as firefighters help the prevention officer build and maintain these files.
- Training is continuous while striving for further knowledge and certifications, Training includes at the least three Structure drills a month the firefighter's advance charged hose lines, rescue crews perform search, drivers operate trucks pumping trucks using proper procedures and pressures, firefighters provide first aid and CPR to simulated victims rescued for the fire and all other operations that are performed on the fire ground.
- Proficiency training for subjects that cover all aspects of the fire department from basic operations to administrative, these classes are performed on weekly basis and personnel are required to conduct a minimum of three hours a week.
- Some classes instructed are academic only while others have hands on practicals such as ropes and knots, hazardous material accidents, and pump operations.
- Personnel also conduct training with the military in mass casualty exercises.
- As the base training officer it is my duty to organize all training activities, instruct classes, write training reports, maintain records of all training reports, maintain a personnel training file for each member of the department and monitor all personnel's training hours for each class subject to insure personnel are compliant to the requirements set forth by the authority having jurisdiction.
WSI Fire and Emergency Services
05.2009 - 05.2010
- Supervisor: Nelson, Andrew- 713-445-7782 Salary: Approx.
- 100,000 per year Hours per week: 84-112 Duties: Serving as a Firefighter/Engineer/Emergency medical first responder; as a firefighter there are many responsibilities and collateral duties performed on site.
- The first responsibility is to respond to Emergencies and hazardous situations ranging from medical, rescue, traffic accidents (crashed vehicles), hazmat situations (spills and gas leaks, etc.), combat fires to include brush and/or woods fires, dumpster fires, alarm activations, structural fires, industrial fires, equipment fires, fuel storage fires, ammunition storage fires, chemical fires, indirect fire attacks and any other emergency that denotes assistance from the fire department at any given time.
- All incidents are carried out following three basic priorities: life safety, incident stabilization, and property conservation.
- Understanding and following standard operating guidelines, radio procedures, incident command system (ICS/NIMS), vehicles, tools, protective equipment, and operating successfully as a team must be utilized with every incident to complete any and all tasks safely and effectively.
- Routinely operate as an Emergency Medical First Responder, Driver/Operator (Engineer), Firefighter, and Alarm Room Operator for various emergencies and situations.
- As a First responder I administer emergency medical care and treatment for illnesses and injuries for soldiers and civilian employees.
- Emergency situations are analyzed and then life saving priorities is employed.
- Life saving measures to include (but not limited to) automatic defibrillation, CPR, suction, bandages, etc is administered as needed.
- As a driver operator I inspect the apparatus and equipment for deficiency and proper operation to ensure readiness at all times.
- As a driver operator I follow all traffic laws set on base during daily activities and while responding to calls to ensure the safety of the crew and, also the vehicles and pedestrian I share the road with.
- Also the site maintains and runs its own communication and alarm center, firefighters man the alarm room for 12 hours a shift answering calls by phone and radio, and dispatching units as needed to emergency and non emergency situation.
- Personnel also track the daily movement of equipment and personnel.
- The alarm room operator collects and analyzes data given from the incident commander or personnel on scene of an emergency to help provide the best strategy and tactics to be used for responding units.
- This data includes the current weather, type of situation, and materials found on scene.
- The alarm room operator has many resources to aid him/her such as pre-incident action plans, Emergency Response Guide manuals, WISER, CAMIO, and weather station.
- Fire prevention is an important part of our mission the fire department provides training to the soldiers and civilians on fire prevention matters as well as performing all fire inspections for the structures, generators, and fuel tanks on site.
- Fire inspections are performed to identify hazards and correct deficiencies and hazard that are found and create a safer environment for all personnel.
- All inspections and findings are documented with inspection workbooks which we as firefighters help the prevention officer build and maintain these files.
Lead Firefighter/Engineer/EMT
Stoney Point Fire Department
07.2003 - 05.2009
- Supervisor: Freddy Johnson - 910-424-0694 Salary: $30,830.00 per year Hours per week: 50 Duties: Averaging over 50 calls monthly serving as a Lead Firefighter/Engineer/EMT; as shift leader insures readiness of firefighters and equipment at assigned station.
- Training is continuous while striving for further knowledge and certifications.
- Emergencies range from medical, rescue, traffic accidents (crashed vehicles), hazmat situations (spills and gas leaks, etc.), brush and/or woods fires, dumpster fires, alarm activations, structural fires, industrial fires, and any other emergency that denotes assistance from the fire department at any given time.
- All incidents are carried out following three basic priorities: life safety, incident stabilization, and property conservation.
- Understanding and following standard operating guidelines, radio procedures, incident command system (ICS/NIMS), vehicles, tools, protective equipment, and operating successfully as a team must be utilized with every incident to complete any and all tasks safely and effectively.
- Routinely operate as an Emergency Medical Technician, Driver/Operator (Engineer), Firefighter, and/or Fire Officer for various emergencies and situations.
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Paul's High School
Saint Pauls, NC05-2002
Skills
- Fire suppression techniques
- Medical response
- Fire suppression work
- Medication administration
- Medical assessments
- Emergency management
- Emergency Response
- Advanced pre-hospital emergency care
- Staff development and leadership
- Firefighting techniques expertise
- Hazardous materials handling
- EMS expertise
- Life support services
- Documentation and reporting
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 4 staff members.
Certification
- Firefighter I&II
- Hazmat Technician
- Instructor I
- Inspector I
- Inspector II
- Officer I
- Officer II
- NREMT Paramedic
- NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 702.b, 800
- Airport Firefighter
- ARFF Driver operator
- Mobile water supply DOD
- Rescue technician DOD
- Rescue Technician Rope 1
- Swiftwater Rescue Technician
- ERDI Surface Water Rescue
Timeline
Sergeant/Paramedic
Big Canoe POA Public Safety
03.2022 - Current
FAO/Paramedic
Pickens County Fire and Emergency Services
07.2017 - 03.2022
Sergeant/Paramedic
Cherokee Fire and Emergency Services
07.2014 - Current
ITT Exelis
05.2011 - 08.2013
WSI Fire and Emergency Services
05.2009 - 05.2010
Lead Firefighter/Engineer/EMT
Stoney Point Fire Department
07.2003 - 05.2009
High School Diploma -
St. Paul's High School
Training
- Jun 2007
- (7/12/2006) IFSAC- 93366 Proboard Telecommunicator I & II National Incident Management System Proboard Fire Instructor I ICS 100 (4/1/2006) ICS 200 (4/1/2006) ICS 300 (3/14/2008) ICS 400 (7/14/2007) IS 700 NIMS (3/25/2006).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
State of Georgia Driver's License License No.: , 051588867 License Type: Class f
Life Saver award
On June, 06, 2024 myself and crew responded to a rafting incident that resulted in 5 victims being stranded on a large tree in fast moving water. Crews supported me as I got into the water and rescued the 5 victims without incident.
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