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FIREFIGHTER
Professional Summary

Dependable Firefighter excited to transition into a new position. Exceptionally resourceful, highly organized, and known for exhibiting creative problem solving to accomplish any task. Able to remain calm and think quickly, thanks to 6 years of highly stressful experiences and situations as a first responder. Highly communicative employee, team player, and professional. Consistently finds and brings out the best in co-workers.

Skills
  • Leadership
  • Highly motivated
  • Polite
  • Self starter
  • Fast learner
  • Adaptable
  • Cooperative relationships
  • Teamwork / Collaborative
  • Articulate verbal communicator
  • Detail oriented
  • Organized
  • Creative Problem Solver
  • Interpreting / following written policy
  • Calm under high stress situations
Work History
Sep 2014 - CurrentFirefighterCompany Name - City, State
  • Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds and stations for proper order and safety condition daily.
  • Conducted quality assurance tests to all SCBA equipment, including first and second stage regulator functionality, after regularly scheduled maintenance.
  • Conducted quality assurance tests to all SCBA air bottles after maintenance and/or refilling.
  • Conducted quality assurance of M7 Firehawk responder air mask after every use, and/or regularly scheduled maintenance.
  • Conducted quality assurance of all Personal Protective Equipment, including structural bunker gear, boots, gloves, nomex hood and helmet, after each wash and/or regularly scheduled safety checks. These quality assurance checks applied to all Wildland firefighting personal protective equipment as well.
  • Conducted quality assurance of emergency response vehicles after maintenance was performed, including water pump repairs, tire replacements and rotations, hydraulic and electrical repairs and maintenance, emergency lights and siren repairs, engine repairs, and seat belt/safety harness repairs and maintenance.
  • Conducted quality assurance of restroom, laundry, and all general water using accessories and facilities immediately following all plumbing repairs and maintenance to any of the three fire stations.
  • Conducted quality assurance of all electrical equipment and accessories after repairs and maintenance to any of the three fire stations.
  • Conducted quality assurance of all Heating and Air Conditioning repairs and maintenance immediately after repairs to any of the three fire stations.
  • Established and maintained communications channel with rescue vehicle maintainers, Self Contained Breathing Apparatus repair companies, plumbing, electrical, and heating / air conditioning facility management, and station sanitation upkeep teams.
  • 9 months experience working in Logistics department, creating spreadsheets to maintain a precise catalog of all fire station equipment and accessories, including repair tools, rescue tools, cleaning supplies, office supplies, SCBA gear (respirator masks, heads-up display devices, carriers and harnesses, air bottles), down-time gear (T-shirts, shorts, Long sleeve shirts, sweatshirts, sweat pants), Airman Battle Uniforms (Sand T-shirts, socks, ABU tops, ABU pants, boots), and most importantly, bunker gear (Turnout coats, turnout pants, nomex hoods, boots, helmets, gloves, and wildland PPE). Physically organized all previously mentioned wares in fire department's storage facility.
  • Responded directly to approximately 284 emergency situations in six years, including 4 Hazmat emergencies, 11 wild land fires, and 16 in-flight emergencies.
  • Functioned as 911 call center dispatcher for 1 year, dispatched approximately 62 emergency situations.
  • Removed individuals from dangerous situations and offered emergency assistance for minor and critical concerns.
  • Performed variety of fire suppression activities at fire scenes, including laying and connecting hose, holding nozzles and directing water streams, raising/climbing ladders, using pike poles, smoke ejectors, and forcible entry tools.
  • Drove and operated 11 emergency response vehicles, including structural pumpers, tankers, ladder trucks, crash trucks, ambulances, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
Sep 2009 - Dec 2013Sanitation SpecialistCompany Name - City, State
  • Provided expert sanitary upkeep of offices, shared eating spaces, and private/public study areas, collaborating closely with employees and supervisors to continuously meet needs.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Oct 2001 - Aug 2012LifeguardCompany Name - City, State
  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR/AED to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
  • Completed basic maintenance and repairs to keep pools functioning properly.
Education
Mar 2015Associate of Science: Fire ScienceCommunity College of The Air Force | City, State
Dec 2013Bachelor of Arts: Art EducationBrigham Young University | City, State
Certifications
  • Medical First Responder certification
  • CPR/AED certification
  • First-Aid certification
  • Self-aid Buddy Care certification
  • Travis AFB flightline licence
  • Licensed Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator: Aircraft rescue fire fighting vehicle-ARFF (P-23, P-23 Ultra High Pressure, 9-28)
  • Licensed Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator: Structural Pumper (P-24 Pierce, P-24 KME, P-29)
  • Licensed Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator: Mobile Water Supply (P-26)
  • Licensed Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator: Rapid Intervention Vehicle (P-34 Pierce, P-34 KME)
  • Licensed Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator: HAZMAT/Rescue vehicle (P-31)
  • Licensed Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator: Aerial-Ladder Truck (P-21)
  • Public Safety Telecommunicator I and II certification
  • Hazardous Material technician certification
  • Pintle hook/Trailer towing license
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Community College of The Air Force
  • Brigham Young University

Job Titles Held:

  • Firefighter
  • Sanitation Specialist
  • Lifeguard

Degrees

  • Associate of Science : Fire Science
    Bachelor of Arts : Art Education

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