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FIREFIGHTER
Summary

Detailed Technician skilled in maintenance services. Known for best-in-class work and great problem-solving skills. Has completed over 5000 hours of maintenance and 2200 hours of troubleshooting calls. As a volunteer fire fighter, has responded to 314 emergency calls.

Skills
  • Alarm response
  • Community education
  • Public assistance and support
  • Secure zone transportation
  • Fire suppression tactics
  • Conditions assessment
  • Weather condition assessment
  • Fire suppression work
  • Apparatus maintenance
  • Emergency Response
  • Facility and equipment maintenance
  • Life and property protection
  • Weekly checks
  • Public education
  • Ambulance driving
Experience
Firefighter
City, StateCompany Name/Jun 2018 to Current
  • Responded directly to residential and business emergency situations to serve community.
  • Met with members of the community to provide information on ways to prevent fires and to offer fire safety tips.
  • Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires using shovels and engine- or hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
  • Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
  • Examined and assessed hoses by laying out and checking connections to fire hydrants for effective fire suppression.
  • Operated pumps connected to high-pressure hoses.
  • Rehabilitated fire hoses, portable water tanks and other equipment.
  • Set up and operated hydraulic, pneumatic, manual and power tools in emergency situations.
  • Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance work in upkeep of fire department property.
  • Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
  • Used hydraulic and battery equipment and tools to assist in rescue operations.
  • Handled routine custodial maintenance of fire department equipment to maintain equipment, including oxygen breathing, resuscitation and apparatus equipment.
  • Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
  • Patrolled previously burned areas after fire containment to locate and eliminate dangerous hot spots.
  • Maintained tools and fire vehicles, contributing to rapid response capability.
  • Transferred, lifted and moved patients while employing appropriate safety and lifting techniques.
  • Checked all equipment, including hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
Technician
City, StateCompany Name/Nov 2011 to Current
  • Tested components, assemblies and systems to diagnose problems.
  • Performed diagnostics, troubleshooting and evaluations on weapon systems computers and cooling equipment.
  • Adhered to applicable regulations, policies and procedures for health, safety and environmental compliance.
  • Assembled parts using bolts, screws, speed clips, rivets and other fasteners.
  • Set up, configured and monitored safety equipment for use by technical personnel.
  • Communicated product and machine failure details to design team and reliability departments.
  • Set up and verified functionality and availability of safety equipment.
  • Interpreted equipment manuals and manufacturer instructions to install and troubleshoot devices.
  • Maintained repair status in spreadsheets used in production department quality review meetings.
  • Executed routine maintenance on weapons system computers for everyday uses.
Lube Express Technician
City, StateCompany Name/May 2006 to Dec 2020
  • Applied lubricants to moving parts of vehicle engines to prevent premature engine wear and optimize performance.
  • Replaced cabin, fuel, air and oil filters and tested vehicle horn and lights.
  • Documented technical and system work performed for each vehicle on repair order.
  • Performed automotive preventive maintenance, including changing oil, checking and refilling vehicle fluids and inspecting tires.
  • Answered questions regarding vehicle maintenance and recommended necessary repair work to keep vehicles operating properly.
  • Rotated tires and checked brakes on vehicles.
  • Communicated with customers regarding status of service work and estimated timeframe for completion.
  • Checked all fluids and maintenance-related parts and topped off or replaced as needed.
  • Changed oil, transmission fluid and filters in vehicles.
  • Drained motor oil, changed oil filters and greased chassis fittings.
  • Inspected fluid level for steering gear, power steering reservoir, transmission, rear axle housings and shackles.
  • Adjusted tire pressure on vehicles and warned customers of leaks and tire damage.
  • Kept shop area neat and clean by removing debris and safely disposing of used oil.
Deckhand
City, StateCompany Name/Jan 2007 to Nov 2009
  • Maintained professionalism and efficiency in emergency situations.
  • Handled rigging, lines and tow to increase equipment lifetime.
  • Performed vessel maintenance services, including cleaning, painting.
  • Steered boats along plotted routes to destinations.
  • Trained crew members on navigation, boat handling and medical emergencies.
Education and Training
High School DiplomaDublin Jerome High SchoolMay 2006City, State
High School DiplomaTolles Career And Technical CenterMay 2006City, State
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Dublin Jerome High School
  • Tolles Career And Technical Center

Job Titles Held:

  • Firefighter
  • Technician
  • Lube Express Technician
  • Deckhand

Degrees

  • High School Diploma
    High School Diploma

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