Mazi E. Nickelson
Quincy
Summary
Experienced Firefighter/EMT with more than 16 years of Department of Defense fire service experience supporting Air Force and Navy installations. Proven leader with extensive experience in structural firefighting, aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF), hazardous materials response, emergency medical services, technical rescue, firefighter training, and emergency operations. Assisted in managing the department's Hazardous Materials Program, supporting operational readiness, regulatory compliance, equipment accountability, training, and program administration, and reestablished the department's Fit to Thrive fitness program to enhance firefighter health, wellness, and physical preparedness. Certified Fire Officer III, Fire Instructor II, Fire Department Incident Safety Officer, and Fire Inspector I, with a demonstrated commitment to firefighter development, mission readiness, and organizational excellence.
Offering dedication and willingness to learn and develop in a demanding environment. Brings understanding of safety procedures and emergency response techniques, coupled with physical fitness and stamina. Ready to use and develop critical thinking and teamwork skills in Lieutenant role.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Hanscom AFB
Bedford, MA
01.2023 - Current
- Provide structural firefighting, rescue, emergency medical services, and hazardous materials response in support of Air Force installation operations.
- Conduct daily inspections of fire apparatus and emergency equipment to maintain mission readiness and ensure compliance with department standards.
- Assisted in managing the department's Hazardous Materials Program, supporting operational readiness, regulatory compliance, equipment accountability, training, and program administration.
- Reestablished and manage the department's Fit to Thrive firefighter wellness and fitness program, promoting physical readiness, injury prevention, and a culture of health and resilience.
- Conduct company-level training and mentor firefighters in apparatus operations, hazardous materials response, and emergency incident procedures.
- Support emergency operations, documentation, station readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining Air Force and DoD standards.
- Responded to emergency calls, providing rapid firefighting and rescue operations.
- Conducted fire prevention inspections, identifying hazards and implementing safety protocols.
Education
No Degree - Communications
DeVry University
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Structural firefighting
- Fire safety
- Medical response
- Fitness and agility
- Medical equipment usage
- Emergency response
- Fire prevention
- Stress tolerance and resilience
Certification
- Fire Officer III
- Fire Officer II
- Fire Officer I
- Fire Department Incident Safety Officer
- Fire Instructor II
- Fire Instructor I
- Fire Inspector I
- Airport Firefighter
- Driver/Operator – Aerial
- Driver/Operator – ARFF
- Driver/Operator – Pumper
- Firefighter I & II
- Hazardous Materials Incident Commander
- Hazardous Materials Technician
- Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations
- Marine Firefighter
- Rescue Technician – Confined Space
- Incident Command System (ICS) 300
- Incident Command System (ICS) 400
- OSHA #700 – Occupational Noise Exposure Standards
- NAEMT Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) Provider
- Public Fire and Life Safety Educator I (16 Hours) – University of Maryland, Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute
AWARDS
Performance Awards (2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025), Unit Citation (2019) – Acting Captain during Water Rescue, Lifesaving CPR Intervention (2018)
Timeline
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Hanscom AFB
01.2023 - Current
No Degree - Communications
DeVry University