1. Foster Cole Vaughn
fcolevaughn44@gmail.com 910-617-7505 4314 Appleton Way, Wilmington NC 28412
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Science in Environmental Science, University of North Carolina Wilmington, May 2016
Concentration in Biology
Minor in Psychology
Relevant Course Work:
Hydrogeology Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
Wildland Fire Management Technical Writing in the Sciences
Environmental Site Assessment Introduction to GIS
Environmental Chemistry with Lab Field Methods in Environmental Science
-Hands on sampling and testing Environmental Law
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Field Methods, Environmental Science, UNCW, Fall 2015
 Plant and Animal identification
 Soil Characterization and identification
 Basic wetland delineation
 Completion of Environmental Impact Statement
 Surface Water Testing
 Storm water Control planning- use of infiltration testing equipment design of mitigation features
Environment Site Assessment, Environmental Science, Fall 2015
 Familiarization with ATSM site assessment standards
 Completion of Phase 1 ATSM site assessment
Senior Seminar, Environmental Science, Spring 2016
 Preparation of wildland fire prescribed burn plan
 Presentation of methods and final product and relevance
Human Dimensions of Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Fall 2015
 Completion of VERP management plan
SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS
North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician-Basic IS-100 ICS Intro
40 hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification IS-700 NIMS
Emergency Vehicle Driver
Type 2 Wildland Fire Fighter
GIS systems-Arc GIS
GPS use
Water Sampling methods and equipment use
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Ocean Rescue, Kure Beach, NC, 2013-2015
 Sit towers, patrol beach strand on vehicles. Respond to all serious medical situations to provide EMT
coverage, respond to and affect rescues in the water, interact with and educate public.
 2015- Physical Training and Medical Captain: Plan and lead daily morning training sessions to continually
improve fitness and skills of the lifeguard team.
Part-Time Fireman/Night Shift Volunteer Fireman, Kure Beach Fire Department, NC, 2014-present
 Man station and respond to emergency calls to perform EMT-B duties, firefighting duties, respond to ocean
and water rescue calls, and other situations.
 Operate department vehicles and equipment such has fire apparatus, all-terrain vehicles, and rescue boats
 Respond to emergencies and render various other services and assistance to the community