EMPF Wildland Fire Paramedic at Wilderness Medics • Action Resources • Emergency Response Logistics (2026-05 – Present)
- Provide advanced life support medical coverage for wildland fire personnel in remote and austere environments where access to definitive care may be delayed.
- Operate within the Incident Command System, coordinating with medical units, fireline leadership, ground resources, and transport assets during extended incident assignments.
- Perform field assessment, stabilization, treatment, documentation, and evacuation planning while working with limited resources and challenging terrain, weather, and operational conditions.
Basic EMT → Advanced EMT → EMS Instructor → Paramedic at Power County EMS (2018-04 – 2026-09)
- Began with Power County EMS as a Basic EMT in April 2018, providing BLS assessment, stabilization, ambulance operations, transport, documentation, and 911 response in a rural EMS system.
- Advanced to Advanced EMT in 2022, assuming greater responsibility for patient assessment and treatment, vascular access, medication administration within scope, and care of medical and trauma patients during extended rural transports.
- Became an Idaho EMS Instructor in 2023, assisting with EMR/EMT education, practical skills development, evaluation, scene safety, teamwork, and preparation of new EMS providers.
- Continued professional advancement through Idaho State University, completing the Paramedic Science Program and graduating in 2025 before becoming a Nationally Registered and Idaho-licensed Paramedic.
- As a paramedic, served as the lead ALS provider on complex calls, performing comprehensive assessment, cardiac monitoring and 12-lead ECG interpretation, advanced airway management, vascular access, medication administration, resuscitation, trauma care, and coordination with hospitals and public-safety agencies.
Senior Squad Leader / Long Range Surveillance Platoon Sergeant at United States Army (2011-05 – 2015-02)
- Led and mentored teams of up to 30 personnel; managed training, discipline, readiness, personnel development, and mission execution.
- Supervised communications, medical, and specialty equipment valued at approximately $2 million and maintained 100% monthly inventory accuracy over a three-year period.
- Planned and managed more than 50 projects and led planning and execution of more than 60 long-range surveillance missions.
Infantry Squad Leader at United States Army (2008-12 – 2011-03)
- Led a nine-man Infantry squad during more than 200 combat missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
- Planned logistical movements, coordinated personnel and equipment movement, trained Afghan forces, and maintained accountability of assigned weapons systems.
- Received an award for valor during a complex enemy ambush for actions that helped save two Soldiers.
Patrol Officer at Inkom Police Department (2023-07 – 2023-10)
- Served as one of three city police officers responsible for patrol coverage, emergency response, traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, and enforcement of municipal and state laws within the City of Inkom.
- Responded to calls for service, conducted traffic stops and preliminary investigations, prepared reports and case documentation, and handled incidents requiring independent judgment in a small-agency environment.
- Worked directly with residents, businesses, dispatch, EMS, fire, and neighboring law-enforcement agencies to address public-safety concerns and coordinate response until the department was disbanded in October 2023.
Deputy Sheriff at Bannock County, Idaho (2006-07 – 2008-07)
- Performed law-enforcement duties in a large rural county and graduated from the Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Academy.
- Served on the Detention Automatic Response Team and instructed arrest techniques, ground fighting, firearms, and marksmanship.
Scout Sniper / Communications Specialist at United States Army (2002-06 – 2006-06)
- Operated as a member of a six-man specialty team under adverse conditions and maintained long-range communications during combat operations.
- Integrated risk management into planning for more than 400 combat missions and maintained accountability of classified communications equipment and vehicles valued above $2 million.
- Trained personnel in small-unit tactics, long-range marksmanship, close-quarters battle, communications, and radio procedures.
Owner / Operator at 7.62 Enterprises, LLC (2019-04 – Present)
Own and operate 7.62 Enterprises, LLC, a security, consulting, and training company providing professional instruction and advisory services. Responsible for business operations, client relations, training development, scheduling, logistics, regulatory compliance, and organizational planning. Previously owned and operated Falling Leaves Taxidermy, LLC and Shooter's Tavern, LLC before selling both businesses in 2023.
