Experienced in directing fire safety, inspection and prevention programs across St. Clair County, Alabama. Knowledgeable about successful strategies for handling routine departmental functions, as well as responding to emergencies, rendering aid and identifying sources and causes of structural fires. Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities with analytical and diligent approach.
Skills
Evidence management
Documentation skills
Safety protocols
Work ethic
Critical thinking
Supervision
Conflict resolution
Field patient assessments
Vital sign assessment
Patient evaluations
Medication administration
Scene assessments
CPR and First Aid
Defibrillation and resuscitation
Emergency response and assessment
Relationship building
Experience
Assistant Chief/EMT-Basic, 10/2007 - Current City Of Ashville - Fire Department – City, STATE,
Accepted command of department in absence of Fire Chief.
Communicated with general public to answer questions, provide instruction and explain actions of Ashville Fire department.
Coordinated relevant job training and followed up with new employees to determine readiness for work assignments.
Responded to calls and adopted necessary role within department response team.
Oversaw station efforts to continuously deliver timely and quality responses in areas of fire, medical and public safety administration.
Prepared records and reports of company responses to fires or other emergencies.
Conducted search and rescue operations, quickly analyzed medical emergencies and administered first aid to injured persons.
Managed staffing, recruitment, interviewing and selection of potential team members in alignment with station needs.
Inspected schools, theaters, offices and various other buildings to check for proper fire precautionary measures.
Preserved order and discipline among 14 subordinates.
Conducted fire prevention and suppression operations.
Responded to fire and emergency alarms and evaluated emergency to direct company operations.
Created fire safety guidelines and evacuation schemes for rescue efforts.
Addressed emergency calls and fire alarms using operating pumps, aerial ladders and auxiliary equipment.
Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Fire Fighter /EMT, 08/2009 - 08/2011 City Of Albertville – City, STATE,
Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
Checked hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
Answered emergency situations quickly and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation.
Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety.
Participated in fire and life safety inspections of commercial and residential properties and checked operating condition of hydrants.
Stayed in close contact with dispatchers to obtain and relay current information about fire status, supplies and personnel.
Assisted with inspections buildings for fire prevention and hazardous materials code violations or potential hazards.
Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
Laborer/Equipment Operator, 05/2004 - 09/2007 Bobby Isbell Construction – City, STATE,
Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
Prepared sites for concrete work by breaking up damaged concrete and leveling or contouring ground.
Checked equipment for defects before and after shift and submitted report indicating equipment condition.
Kept equipment fueled and ready.
Performed grading of site land and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions.
Observed company safety protocols, including trench safety and perimeter establishment, to reduce job site accidents.
Handled assembly and installation of underground piping, fittings and valves for storm drains and water mains.
Repaired sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems.
Assessed pipes to ensure zero leakage and proper functionality.
Adhered to company equipment policies and safety procedures to avoid accidents and mishaps.
Put in new fire hydrants, gate valves and fire lines to support city requirements.
Operated bulldozers, excavators, and off road dump trucks, heavy equipment, moving heavy machinery, piping and supplies to target locations.
Education and Training
High School Diploma: , Expected in 05/2007 - Ashville High School - Ashville, AL GPA:
Certications: , Expected in 09/2007 - Alabama Fire College - Tuscaloosa, AL, GPA:
NREMT- Basic, Firefighter I/II, Fire Officer I, Fire Instructor I, Public Fire & Life Safety Educator I, Fire Investigator, Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations, Hazardous Materials Technician, RT: Confined Space I, RT: Confined Space II, RT: Rope I, RT: Surface Water I/II, Alabama Live Fire Instructor, Apparatus Operator: Aerial, Apparatus Operator: Mobile Water Supply, Apparatus Operator: Pumper.
Bachelor of Science: Fire Administration/Fire Investagations, Expected in 09/2022 - Columbia Southern University - Orange Beach, AL GPA:
Employee safety and healthy work environments. This program of study is recognized by the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) through the U. S. Fire Administration’s National Fire Academy (NFA).
Analyze various principles of fire chemistry and fire dynamics and their impacts on emergency situations.
Analyze cultural human behavior that can affect fire science organizations.
Evaluate industry standard administrative techniques as they relate to organizational management in fire service settings.
Synthesize community risk reduction methods related to the fire service.
Examine the chemistry of combustion and physical properties of fuel.
Analyze arson as a crime.
variety of topics and skills in forensics, evidence collection, analysis, and criminal law.
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