Watchful Lieutenant with 13 years of comprehensive experience serving community by attending to wide-ranging fire control and extinguishing activities. Passionate about protecting lives and property through dedicated service performing fire responder, firefighting, emergency medical and fire prevention duties. Physically fit and community-minded. Insightful Fire Lieutenant with experience directing cohesive emergency team with highest degree of professionalism and respect. Strengths include maintaining effective team through attentiveness, coaching and discipline. In-depth knowledge of safety regulations, response management and fire department policies, procedures and internal controls. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Skills
Critical decision-making skills
EMS expertise
First response services
Life and property protection
Incident safety
Hazardous materials handling
Fire response team direction
Staff development and leadership
Firefighting techniques expertise
Fire department procedures
Public education
Emergency Response
Planning
Active listening
Friendly, positive attitude
Experience
02/2010 to Current
Fire LieutenantCity Of Coconut Creek – Coconut Creek, FL,
Supported continuing operations and rehabilitation of firefighting equipment by identifying new community resources.
Preserved order and discipline among 2 subordinates.
Performed fundamental firefighter and driver duties.
Conducted search and rescue operations and quickly analyzed all medical emergencies as well as administered first aid to injured persons.
Inspected schools, theaters, offices and various other buildings to check for proper fire precautionary measures.
Prepared records and reports of company responses to fires or other emergencies.
Responded to fire and emergency alarms and evaluated emergency to direct company operations.
Entered inspection, training, fire and emergency medical service calls into records management system using Emergency Reporting System.
Established and managed water supplies to support suppression activities.
Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
Drafted reports of fires, equipment and personnel.
Preserved order and discipline among subordinates, and gave assignments and instructions.
Planned, organized and directed fire prevention policies, including code enforcement, investigation, public education and permits.
Conducted fire prevention and suppression operations.
05/2013 to 02/2021
Fire Engineer/NEMTSimpsonville City – City, STATE,
Kept fire station, equipment and grounds in clean and orderly condition.
Protected public in emergency situations by responding to variety of calls.
Promoted fire safety via training sessions, advice and public talks.
Demonstrated proper use of firefighting equipment.
Performed salvage operations such as removing debris, throwing sweeping water and throwing salvage covers.
Responded directly to residential and business emergency situations to serve community.
Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
Set up and operated hydraulic, pneumatic, manual and power tools in emergency situations.
Observed strict safety protocols to maintain personal and coworker safety.
Established and managed water supplies to support suppression activities.
Rehabilitated fire hoses, portable water tanks and other equipment.
Responded to fire and safety-related emergency calls in local area.
Triaged patients to assist emergency workers in administering medical care.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Documented all calls in reports detailing type of incident and course of treatment.
Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrythmia.
Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
Reviewed inventory levels prior to shift and restocked ambulance to prepare for service.
Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public and first responders safe.
Rendered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
Observed and assessed incident scenes upon arrival to determine level of safety for all first responders.
Explained to conscious patients steps involved for medical evaluations and need for possible hospital transport.
Delivered emergency care to individuals involved in motor vehicle accidents, falls and medical related incidents.
02/2010 to 05/2013
Fire Fighter\NREMTSimpsonville City – City, STATE,
Checked all equipment, including hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
Organized fire caches and positioned equipment for most effective response at emergency calls, which resulted in quicker action times.
Participated in fire and life safety inspections of commercial and residential properties and checked operating condition of hydrants.
Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires with shovels and hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
Maintained tools and fire vehicles, contributing to rapid response capability.
Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
Kept station in peak working order by inspecting facilities, equipment and personnel.
Handled routine custodial maintenance of fire department equipment to maintain equipment, including oxygen breathing, resuscitation and apparatus equipment.
Promptly responded to incidents and demobilized pertinent equipment, including water tenders and fire engines.
Performed fundamental firefighter and driver.
Led and planned periodic fire safety inspections to identify unsafe conditions.
Inspected schools, theaters, offices and various other buildings to check for proper fire precautionary measures.
Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
Answered emergency situations quickly and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation.
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.
Stayed in close contact with dispatchers to obtain and relay current information about fire status, supplies and personnel.
Employed systematic search and rescue procedures and location and excavation devices to safely locate and evacuate victims.
Education and Training
Expected in 2014
Instructor Certificate-Prevention/Response of Bombing: New Mexico Tech - Socorro, New Mexico, GPA:
Certified Instructor for Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings (32 hrs Technical Operations Course)
Certified Instructor for Prevention of and Response to Suicide Bombing Incidents (36.5 hrs Technical Operations Course)
Expected in 2003
Certificate: Welding Spartanburg Technical College - Spartanburg, SC GPA:
Expected in 2016
NEMT: National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians - Greenville, SC, GPA:
Expected in 2018
: South Carolina Fire Academy - Columbia, SC, GPA:
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School Attended
New Mexico Tech
Spartanburg Technical College
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
South Carolina Fire Academy
Job Titles Held:
Fire Lieutenant
Fire Engineer/NEMT
Fire Fighter\NREMT
Degrees
Instructor Certificate-Prevention/Response of Bombing
