Firefighter Resume Example

Responsible for the driving, maintenance and overall care of the fire apparatus to which assigned. Responsible for emergency crews response, driving to and from emergency scenes safely.

• Checked medications and equipment daily to ensure proper control and inventory.
• Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
• Handled routine custodial maintenance of fire department equipment to maintain equipment, including oxygen breathing, resuscitation and apparatus equipment.
• Provided emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
• Prepared reports of fires, equipment and personnel.

Rank of Swing Lieutenant achieved in February 2014.

Current responsibilities are to assume the role of station Captain or EMS shift supervisor (Captain).

• Responded to fire alarms and used job-specific equipment, including operating pumps, aerial ladders, and auxiliary equipment.
• Prepared records and reports of company responses to fires or other emergencies.
• Conducted emergency response planning, including overseeing research for development of building pre-plans and handling company building fire prevention inspections.
• Inspected schools, theaters, offices and various other buildings to check for proper fire precautionary measures.
• Preserved order and discipline among subordinates and gave assignments and instructions.
• Prepared reports of fires, equipment and personnel.
• Managed all aspects of staffing, recruitment, interviewing, and selection of potential team members in alignment with station needs.
• Oversaw station efforts to continuously deliver timely and quality responses in the areas of fire, medical, and public safety administration.
• Called and coordinated with police, fire and EMT services.