Firefighter Resume Example City Of Columbus

FIREFIGHTER

Summary

FireFighter proudly offering over 27 years of experience in dealing with the public about fire safety and responding to various types of emergency situations. Believe that education and persuasion are vital in directing people to take their and their family's safety seriously. Offering good communication and active listening skills.

Skills

Fire Inspector 1 and Prevention 18 Experience on 1 unit

Inspected outdoor/indoor assembly events by walking the events and interacting with staff and promoters.

Inspected gas appliances at events with vendor cooking.

Placed commercial businesses, schools, churches,

Apartment buildings and nursing homes on Fire Watch.

Closed bars/night clubs, rave parties either for a while or for the rest of the night due to overcrowding violations, sometimes with CPD assistance.

Acted as the Fire Inspector on NAG inspections.

Called out by FAO to assess Egress violations at bars and clubs and had owner and/or staff make immediate corrections

Prepared reports online in Firehouse.

Experience

Firefighter - City Of Columbus (Columbus, OH)July 1992 - Current

Located hydrants and operated pumps at proper pressure to evaluate adequacy of water system and availability of water supply.
Rescued fire victims and administered emergency medical aid.
Ensured that hoses were laid out and properly connected to fire hydrants for fire suppression.
Patrolled previously burned areas after fire containment to locate and eliminate dangerous hot spots.
Established and managed water supplies to support suppression activities.
Inspected schools, theaters, offices and various other buildings to check for proper fire precautionary measures.
Entered inspection, training, fire and emergency medical service calls into records management system using Firehouse.
Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
Rescued victims trapped by fires and rendered first aid.
Answered emergency situations quickly and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation in Franklin County.
Informed and educated the public about fire prevention.
Drove and operated an ambulance or other apparatus as assigned and operated as a member of the medic, engine or ladder.
Operated pumps connected to high-pressure hoses.
Prepared records and reports of company responses to fires or other emergencies.
Performed inspections of all facilities, equipment, and personnel.
Preserved order and discipline among 2-5 subordinates.
Maintained discipline and insured that personnel followed department rules and regulations.
Checked all equipment, including hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
Provided emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
Promptly responded to incidents and demobilized pertinent equipment, including water tenders and fire engines.
Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance work in upkeep of fire department property.
Transferred, lifted and moved patients while employing appropriate safety and lifting techniques.
Conducted search and rescue operations and quickly analyzed all medical emergencies as well as administered first aid to injured persons.
Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
Prepared reports of fires, equipment and personnel.
Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires, using shovels and engine- or hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
Responded to medical emergencies, alarms and bomb threats within approximately 0 to 1 minute of calls.
Responded to scenes of accidents or acute illness for which emergency medical care has been requested.
Maintained tools and fire vehicles to ensure rapid response capability.
Rehabilitated fire hoses, portable water tanks and other equipment.
Laid hose lines, operated nozzles, pumps, and hydrants and utilized fire extinguishers and operated hydraulic, pneumatic, manual and power tools.
Participated in fire and life safety inspections of commercial and residential properties and checked operating condition of hydrants.
Responded to fire and emergency alarms and evaluated the emergency to direct company operations.
Took every promotional test that I was eligible to sign up for, not only for promotion but also to maintain and expand my knowledge of Emergency Services
Responded to fire alarms and used job-specific equipment, including operating pumps, aerial ladders, and auxiliary equipment.

Construction Supervisor - Harmony Lite Construction (Columbus, OH)September 1971 - July 1992

Supervised 5-10 job site employees and 1-4 subcontractors across 6 trades to ensure optimal productivity.
Coordinated schedules and day-to-day activities of crew to satisfy project needs.
Assigned work to employees based on project requirements and individual team member strengths.
Motivated and supported field workers completing work to increase work quality and efficiency.
Determined optimal construction requirements and site plans.
Estimated materials and labor requirements to complete jobs within budgetary and timeline requirements.
Led safety training and daily meetings to update teams and reduce hazards.

Infantryman - United States Army (FT CAMPBELL, KY)August 1969 - September 1971

Completed 190 to 200 patrols of assigned areas within operations areas.
Patrolled restricted areas and authorized access for permitted personnel. Lead more than 60 combat patrols on foot.
Provided fast and accurate emergency response to injured teammates, providing first aid and Buddy Care.
Maintained rifles, machine guns, mortars grenade launchers and hand grenades and accounted for all weapons.
Led infantry team of 6-12 members in combat operations, including providing tactical guidance.
Processed prisoners of war and captured documents.

Quality Control Inspector - Republic Steel (Cleveland, OH)June 1966 - August 1969

Worked with engineers to facilitate research and development testing, correct mechanical failures and generate technical specifications prior to release.
Used specialized tools to take precise measurements of various aspects of samples.
Assessed materials, parts and products for conformance with quality control requirements and production specifications.
Completed non-destructive tests and visual inspections continuously.

Education and Training

Associate of Applied Science in Fire ScienceAugust 2018Columbus State Community College, Columbus, OH

Cum laude graduate
Completed coursework in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and Outlook, and Web Base Design.

Some College (No Degree) in PsychologyOtterbein University, Westerville, OH

3.858 GPA
Minor in Mathematics
Major in Psychology
Completed coursework in Calculus I and II, Statistics, Humanities and Psychology of Learning,
Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology
Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Psychotherapy I and II
Advanced Research in Psychology

Activities and Honors

Fire Service Award of Merit October 1997

U.S.Army Sharpshooter(M-14) 1969

National Defense Service Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Vietnam Service Medal w/ 2 Bronze Stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal w/60 Device, The Bronze Star Medal, The Army Commendation Medal w/ "V" Device, 1 OS Bar, 1970 The Good Conduct Medal 1971

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

City Of Columbus
Harmony Lite Construction
United States Army
Republic Steel

School Attended

Columbus State Community College
Otterbein University

Job Titles Held:

Firefighter
Construction Supervisor
Infantryman
Quality Control Inspector

Degrees

Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science
Some College (No Degree) in Psychology

Firefighter Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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