firefighter resume example with 11+ years of experience
Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator proficient in operating backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, off-road trucks and skip loaders. Dependable and hardworking team leader and collaborator with 10 years of construction industry experience. Recognized for working safely and efficiently while supporting teams to meet deadlines. Dedicated Heavy Equipment Operator with experience supporting team members and job requirements with efficient and safe performance. Trained in operation and maintenance equipment. Collaborates closely with site team members to complete work on-time and without incidents. Dependable Operators maintains alertness to hazards and safety issues to reduce accidents and injuries. Determined hard worker with general knowledge of construction and equipment safety and willing to train others. Skilled in properly operating and maintaining tools and equipment as required in highway construction environment.
- Team collaboration
- Pre-operational equipment inspections
- Safety procedures
- Maintenance procedures
- Interpreting maps and instructions
- Lever controls
- Materials movement
- Safe equipment operation
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- First Aid/CPR
- TCFP Certified Fire-fighter
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
- Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires using shovels and engine- or hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
- Developed hazard training programs for emergency response team.
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
- Operated pumps connected to high-pressure hoses.
- Prepared records and reports of company responses to fires or other emergencies.
- Set up and operated hydraulic, pneumatic, manual and power tools in emergency situations.
- Planned, developed, implemented and monitored fire safety plans that addressed specific fire and life safety systems.
- Rehabilitated fire hoses, portable water tanks and other equipment.
- Located hydrants and operated pumps at proper pressure to evaluate adequacy of water system and availability of water supply.
- Kept station in peak working order by inspecting facilities, equipment and personnel.
- Handled routine custodial maintenance of fire department equipment to maintain equipment, including oxygen breathing, resuscitation and apparatus equipment.
- Inspected buildings for fire prevention and hazardous materials code violations or potential hazards.
- Worked on equipment desk and demobilized equipment including fire engines, water tenders and other machinery used in responding to incidents.
- Stayed in close contact with dispatchers to obtain and relay current information about fire status, supplies and personnel.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
- Controlled emergency response planning, including overseeing research for development of building pre-plans and handling company building fire prevention inspections.
- Rescued fire victims and administered emergency medical aid.
- Aided with preparation, review and monitoring of department budget.
- Entered inspection, training, fire and emergency medical service calls into records management system using [Software].
- Monitored and used handheld mobile devices to communicate with [Job title]s and coordinate worksite resources.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and completed all reports accurately to support company policy.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Promoted company's strict safety protocols for operation of machinery to reduce accidents and injuries.
- Maintained machinery by repairing and replacing broken and malfunctioning components.
- Drove tractor-trailer trucks to move equipment efficiently between job sites.
- Operated Motorgrader and Gradall equipment to perform earthmoving in support of utility infrastructure build activities.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues according to industry standards.
- Performed general maintenance on machinery and equipment to prevent malfunctions.
- Changed HVAC filters and cleaned condensation drains to perform preventative maintenance on HVAC systems.
- Performed basic carpentry tasks, including installing shelves, hooks and closet rods to meet customer needs.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
- Inspected alarm systems and [Type] monitors to comply with fire, carbon monoxide and other safety levels.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace area to meet OSHA standards.
- Maintained available parts, tools and materials inventory to respond to issues.
- Evaluated systems in use to uncover problems, complete maintenance and recommend solutions.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Replaced wall sockets, ran lines and completed basic carpentry to finish installations.
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Resume Overview
School Attended
- Trinity Valley Community College
- Canton High School
- Fire In Texas Fire Academy
Job Titles Held:
- Firefighter
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Maintenance Technician
Degrees
- High School Diploma
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