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FIREFIGHTER/EMT
Professional Summary
Confident Firefighter/EMT possessing excellent critical thinking and strategic planning abilities who is safety-conscious and resourceful with six year background in field. Great mechanical aptitude and background In medical response who is committed to saving lives and property through fire suppression, education and prevention activities. Credentialed as Certified Engineer/Driver.
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Work History
Firefighter/EMT, 01/2014 to Current
Yellowstone Club – Big Sky , MT
Yellowstone Club – Big Sky , MT
- Respond to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Inspect apparatus, equipment, grounds and stations for proper order and condition on daily basis.
- Check all fire and life safety systems and equipment for proper placement at properties, including fire alarms, sprinkler systems and smoke detectors.
- Conduct thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire.
- Calmly and effectively direct evacuations during fires and emergencies to avoid fatalities, injuries and panic.
- Effectively support fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
- Complete daily training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
- Drive and operate structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Perform 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.
- Evaluate situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Maintain close contact with dispatch to receive and share information about current fires, equipment movements and incoming personnel.
- Provide station tours, pre-incident surveys and install smoke detectors to provide fire education to general public and schools.
- Oversee equipment and vehicle upkeep to ensure emergency readiness.
- Compile and maintain a variety of departmental documentation including log books, run reports, training records, reports of suspected arson, violations of fire codes or ordinances, firefighter timesheets, accident reports, and "close call" reporting.
- Clean and perform general maintenance of fire equipment and fire stations.
- Inspect all equipment following each fire call to ascertain effective functionality of hoses, breathing masks and fire tools.
- Accurately complete written and verbal reports on patient care to hospital emergency departments.
- Cut and cleared brush, as well as dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
- Notify fire dispatchers to detail any difficulties encountered, request additional firefighters and obtain emergency supplies.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Perform maintenance on water tanks, fire hoses and other firefighting equipment.
- Lay out and connect hoses to fire hydrants in order to fight fires.
- Made daily inspections of facilities and equipment.
- Frequently lifted up to 200 pounds in course of extinguishing fires and treating injured persons.
- Quickly act to contain any hazardous chemicals likely to catch fire, leak or spill.
- Maintain strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision making in emergency situations.
- Assisted in salvage operations and post fire operations.
- Establish water supplies, connected hoses, and directed water onto fires.
- Supervise and coordinated tactical methodology used in resolving emergencies and other situations.
- Patrol burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Administer first aid and medical treatment to those injured during fires and car accidents.
- Evaluate areas after containing fires to identify and suppress hot spots.
- Maintained close contact with dispatch to receive and share information about current fires, equipment movements and incoming personnel.
- Evaluate situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Perform 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.
- Provide station tours, pre-incident surveys and installed smoke detectors to provide fire education to public.
- Drive and operate structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Complete daily training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
- Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
- Calmly and effectively directed evacuations during fires and emergencies to avoid fatalities, injuries and panic.
- Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire.
- Inspected alarms, hydrants, sprinkler systems and standpipe systems for operational use to minimize incidents.
- Fill firetrucks with water, sandbags and gas to maintain proper supply of materials in trucks.
- Check all fire and life safety systems and equipment for proper placement at properties, including fire alarms, sprinkler systems and smoke detectors.
- Respond to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Operate pumping engine to direct water pressure in hose and nozzle for most efficient operation.
- Remove individuals from dangerous situations and offered emergency assistance for minor and critical concerns.
- Inspect apparatus, equipment, grounds and stations for proper order and condition on daily basis.
Volusia County Beach Patrol, 04/2009 to 08/2011
Liberty Coke – Hauppauge , NY
Liberty Coke – Hauppauge , NY
- Attentively watch over swimmers to quickly identify those in distress.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Performed lifesaving measures, including CPR during incidents until paramedic arrived on scene.
Cashier, 01/2006 to 04/2009
Publix Super Markets – City , STATE
Publix Super Markets – City , STATE
- Checked prices for customers and processed items sold by scanning barcodes.
- Checked identification for proof-of-age and refusing alcohol and tobacco sales to underage customers.
- Counted cash in register drawer at beginning and end of shift.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
Education
High School Diploma: 06/2011
Atlantic High School - City, State
Atlantic High School - City, State
Certificate: Firefighter, 05/2013
Daytona State College - City
Daytona State College - City
EMT, 09/2013
Daytona State College - City, State
Daytona State College - City, State
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School Attended
- Atlantic High School
- Daytona State College
Job Titles Held:
- Firefighter/EMT
- Volusia County Beach Patrol
- Cashier
Degrees
- High School Diploma : 06/2011
Certificate : Firefighter , 05/2013
EMT , 09/2013
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