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Jessica Claire
  • Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK
  • H: (555) 432-1000
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Professional Summary

I take my job serious all the time however I do enjoy to joke around with the guys in the fire house when it comes time to put in work the serious side of me does start to show. I have been a firefighter for a little over 11 years. I have been driving fire trucks for about 10 years. I Enjoy every aspect of the job. I have attended, Defensive driving courses and Fire Apparatus Operator.

There will always be more to learn as far as the fire service in general as well as being a Driver Operator and I am very excited to continue to learn as I go.

Skills
  • Certified Firefighter
  • Fire suppression tools operations
  • Firefighting activities
  • Fire pump operation
  • Fire prevention
  • Firefighting
  • CPR certified
  • Personnel management
  • Team leadership
Work History
Firefighter , 07/2014 - Current
Town Of Westwood Westwood, MA,
  • Checked all fire and life safety systems and equipment for proper placement at properties, including fire alarms, sprinkler systems and smoke detectors
  • Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment
  • Provided station tours, pre-incident surveys and installed smoke detectors to provide fire education to public
  • Removed individuals from dangerous situations and offered emergency assistance for minor and critical concerns
  • Filled fire trucks with water, sandbags and gas to maintain proper supply of materials in trucks
  • Operated pumping engine to direct water pressure in hose and nozzle for most efficient operation
  • Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines
  • Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations
  • Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds and stations for proper order and condition every shift
  • Performed variety of fire suppression activities at fire scenes, including laying and connecting hose, holding nozzles and directing water streams, raising and climbing ladders and using pike poles, smoke ejectors, and forcible entry tools
  • Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision making in emergency situations
  • Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques
  • Cleaned and performed general maintenance of fire equipment and fire stations
Firefighter, 12/2009 - Current
Town Of Westwood Westwood, MA,
  • Checked all fire and life safety systems and equipment for proper placement at properties, including fire alarms, sprinkler systems and smoke detectors
  • Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment
  • Provided station tours, pre-incident surveys and installed smoke detectors to provide fire education to public
  • Removed individuals from dangerous situations and offered emergency assistance for minor and critical concerns
  • Filled firetrucks with water, sandbags and gas to maintain proper supply of materials in trucks
  • Operated pumping engine to direct water pressure in hose and nozzle for most efficient operation
  • Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines
  • Maintained close contact with dispatch to receive and share information about current fires, equipment movements and incoming personnel
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services
  • Participated in job related training exercises and in-class training to improve my knowledge of firefighting
  • Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations
  • Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds and stations for proper order and condition on shift basis
  • Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire
  • Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision making in emergency situations
  • Established water supplies, connected hoses, and directed water onto fires
Delivery Man, 05/2008 - 12/2009
Home Furniture And Mattress Outlet City, STATE,
  • Contacted customers prior to delivery to confirm and coordinate delivery times
  • Inspected truck equipment and supplies and reported problems and safety hazards to supervisors following each shift
  • Verified load against delivery ticket before beginning every shift
  • Interpreted maps and followed written and verbal directions
  • Drove company truck for local and intra-state pick-ups and deliveries
  • Completed all necessary paperwork using neat and legible handwriting
  • Reported customer questions, issues and complaints to management
  • Reported any suspected mechanical issues as quickly as possible
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes
  • Safely loaded items into delivery vehicle to minimize damage while in transit
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations
  • Loaded and unloaded 5 delivery vans per shift
  • Completed and submitted logs and paperwork every day to maintain records
Education
High School Diploma: , Expected in 05/2009
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Peach County High School - Fort Valley,
GPA:
Status -
Accomplishments

In 2019 I was awarded with Firefighter of the year for the City of Centerville.

Affiliations

Houston County Fire Department (Part-time, Volunteer)

Centerville Fire Department (Full-Time)

Certifications

Firefighter 1

First Responder

Hazmat Awareness

Hazmat OPS

Hazmat Tech

Evaluator

Firefighter 2

Fire Apparatus Operator

AOIC

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School Attended

  • Peach County High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Firefighter
  • Firefighter
  • Delivery Man

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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