NICHOLAS ZIMMERMAN
East Falmouth,MA
Summary
Experienced municipal Lieutenant/Paramedic with 13+ years providing emergency medical care, fire suppression, rescue operations, public service, and operational readiness in a high-volume public safety environment. Massachusetts Fire Academy trained with demonstrated experience delivering ALS care, operating emergency apparatus, maintaining operational excellence, and supporting continuous training and professional development. Recognized for calm decision-making, teamwork, and effective performance in high-pressure environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lieutenant / Paramedic
TOWN OF FALMOUTH
2013.01 - Current
- Provide fire suppression, emergency medical response, rescue operations, and public service within a municipal fire department environment.
- Deliver ALS and BLS patient assessment and treatment while making critical decisions in dynamic emergency situations.
- Operate and drive structural apparatus including pumpers, ladder trucks, and service vehicles during emergency response operations.
- Perform fireground support functions including water supply management, pump operations, and equipment deployment.
- Conduct daily apparatus, SCBA, and equipment inspections to maintain operational readiness and firefighter safety.
- Participate in ongoing department training, continuing education, and professional development to maintain certifications and operational proficiency.
- Support a team-oriented firehouse culture focused on service, readiness, and continuous improvement.
- Department response to over 9,000 calls per year
Urgent Care Technician
CONVENIENTMD URGENT CARE
2020.02 - 2022.11
- Delivered direct patient care in collaboration with physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, RNs, and LPNs.
- Performed patient intake, triage, assessment support, specimen collection, and clinical documentation.
- Assisted with sterile and non-sterile procedural preparation and maintained compliance with clinical standards.
- Strengthened assessment, communication, and patient-care skills applicable to emergency medical response.
Education
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Cape Cod Community College
West Barnstable, MA2021-01
Business Administration
Cape Cod Community College
Barnstable, MASports Medicine
Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NHSkills
- Advanced Life Support (ALS)
- Fire Suppression Operations
- Emergency Incident Response
- Patient Assessment & Treatment
- Apparatus Operations
- Fireground Communications
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Team Leadership
- Public Safety Operations
- Emergency Documentation
- Training & Mentorship
- Firefighting operations
Certification
- Massachusetts EMT Paramedic
- Massachusetts Fire Academy Graduate
- ProBoard Firefighter I/II
- ProBoard Hazardous Materials Operations
- ProBoard Fire Instructor I
- ProBoard Fire Officer I
- CPR
- ACLS
Timeline
Urgent Care Technician
CONVENIENTMD URGENT CARE
2020.02 - 2022.11
Lieutenant / Paramedic
TOWN OF FALMOUTH
2013.01 - Current
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Cape Cod Community College
Business Administration
Cape Cod Community College
Sports Medicine
Plymouth State University