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FIREFIGHTER/EMT-B
Professional Summary

Confident Firefighter works effectively as part of cohesive team. Highly trained individual with great mechanical aptitude and background in medical response and fire suppression. Handles issues quickly and resolves conflicts successfully. Reliable Firefighter touting years responding to all types of emergency calls. Knowledgeable resource for promoting fire safety via talks and advice. Promoting exemplary skills in performing practice drills, inspecting fire equipment and mentoring others. Highly trained proficient in equipment, techniques and tools useful for optimizing firefighting. Coordinate safety-first approaches to every fire. Resourceful, hardworking and dependable professional.

Skills
  • Apparatus inspection
  • Community education
  • Conditions assessment
  • Cooperative relationships
  • Safety and Security
  • Rescue Equipment Mastery
  • Medical Team Collaboration
  • Hose Connections
  • Firefighting Activities
  • Fire Suppression Tools Operations
  • Fire Pump Operation
  • Fire Containment
  • Emergency Support
  • Emergency Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Report Preparation
  • Triaging
  • Facility and Equipment Maintenance
  • Fire alarm response
  • Fire prevention
  • Emergency communications
  • Fire service
  • Fire Safety
  • File and records management
  • Firefighting
  • Fire suppression
  • Fire command center monitoring
  • Mass casualty events
  • Medical equipment usage
  • Equipment evaluation
  • Fire safety plan creation
  • Proposal Development
  • Trauma assessments
  • Community Relations
  • Patient care documentation
  • Fire response rescue direction
  • CPR and first aid
  • Fire safety regulations knowledge
  • Personnel management
  • Hazard prevention
  • Emergency medical treatment
Work History
Firefighter/EMT-B / West Chester Fire Department - West Chester, Ohio
  • 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.
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • 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.
  • Provided station tours, pre-incident surveys and installed smoke detectors to provide fire education to public.
  • Evaluated areas after containing fires to identify and suppress hot spots.
  • Checked all fire and life safety systems and equipment for proper placement at properties, including fire alarms, sprinkler systems and smoke detectors.
  • Participated in trainings and exercises and in-class training to improve knowledge of updated safety and procedures.
  • Calmly and effectively directed evacuations during fires and emergencies to avoid fatalities, injuries and panic.
  • Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds andstations for proper order and condition on a daily basis.
  • Frequently lifted up to 200 pounds in course of extinguishing fires and treating injured persons.
  • Accurately completed written and verbal reports on patient care to hospital emergency departments.
  • Established water supplies, connected hoses, and directed water onto fires.
  • Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
  • Assisted in salvage operations and post fire operations.
  • Inspected all equipment following each fire call to ascertain effective functionality of hoses, breathing masks and fire tools.
  • Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision making in emergency situations.
  • Quickly acted to contain any hazardous chemicals likely to catch fire, leak or spill.
  • Administered first aid and medical treatment to those injured during fires and car accidents.
  • Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
  • Laid out and connected hoses to fire hydrants in order to fight fires.
Firefighter/EMT-B / / Whitewater Township - Hooven, Ohio / 04.2020 - Current
  • 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.
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Participated in and training exercises and in-class training to improve skills and knowledge.
  • Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds and stations for proper order and condition on daily basis.
  • Participated in firefighting duties as assigned.
  • Accurately completed written and verbal reports on patient care to hospital emergency departments.
  • Prepared reports of fires, equipment and personnel.
  • Assisted in salvage operations and post fire operations.
  • Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision making in emergency situations.
Firefighter/EMT-B / / Springfield Township Fire Department - Cincinnati, Ohio / 08.2015 - Current
  • 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.
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • 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.
  • Inspected alarms, hydrants, sprinkler systems and standpipe systems for operational use to minimize incidents.
  • Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
  • Evaluated areas after containing fires to identify and suppress hot spots.
  • Operated pumping engine to direct water pressure in hose and nozzle for most efficient operation.
  • Checked all fire and life safety systems and equipment for proper placement at properties, including fire alarms, sprinkler systems and smoke detectors.
  • Participated in training exercises and in-class training to improve knowledge and stay up to date on equipment.
  • Calmly and effectively directed evacuations during fires and emergencies to avoid fatalities, injuries and panic.
  • Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds and stations for proper order and condition on daily basis.
  • Made daily inspections of facilities and equipment.
  • Participated in firefighting duties as assigned, including trainings and live burns.
  • Frequently lifted up to 200 pounds in course of extinguishing fires and treating injured persons.
  • Accurately completed written and verbal reports on patient care to hospital emergency departments.
  • Established water supplies, connected hoses, and directed water onto fires.
  • Assisted in salvage operations and post fire operations.
  • Inspected all equipment following each fire call to ascertain effective functionality of hoses, breathing masks and fire tools.
  • Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision making in emergency situations.
  • Quickly acted to contain any hazardous chemicals likely to catch fire, leak or spill.
  • Administered first aid and medical treatment to those injured during fires and car accidents.
  • Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
  • Cut and cleared brush, as well as dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
  • Laid out and connected hoses to fire hydrants in order to fight fires.
LT Firefighter/EMT-B / / Elmwood Place Fire Department - Elmwood Place, Ohio / 08.2000 - Current
  • Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
  • 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.
  • Maintained close contact with dispatch to receive and share information about current fires, equipment movements and incoming personnel.
  • Removed individuals from dangerous situations and offered emergency assistance for minor and critical concerns.
  • Operated pumping engine to direct water pressure in hose and nozzle for most efficient operation.
  • Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds and stations for proper order and condition on daily basis.
  • Inspected alarms, hydrants, sprinkler systems and standpipe systems for operational use to minimize incidents.
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Filled firetrucks with water, sandbags and gas to maintain proper supply of materials in trucks.
  • Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire.
  • 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.
  • Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
  • Prepared reports of fires, equipment and personnel.
  • Accurately completed written and verbal reports on patient care to hospital emergency departments.
  • Cleaned and performed general maintenance of fire equipment and fire stations.
  • Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision making in emergency situations.
  • Laid out and connected hoses to fire hydrants in order to fight fires.
  • Administered first aid and medical treatment to those injured during fires and car accidents.
  • Established water supplies, connected hoses, and directed water onto fires.
  • Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
  • Interviewed, trained and deployed fire safety personnel to maximize protection of life and property.
Education
St. Bernard Elmwood Place - St. Bernard / 05.2001High School Diploma
Scarlet Oaks Career Development - Cincinnati, OHNo Degree: Firefighter Ems
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College - Cincinnati, OH / 07.2009Emt Basic
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • West Chester Fire Department
  • Whitewater Township
  • Springfield Township Fire Department
  • Elmwood Place Fire Department

School Attended

  • St. Bernard Elmwood Place
  • Scarlet Oaks Career Development
  • Cincinnati State Technical And Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Firefighter/EMT-B
  • LT Firefighter/EMT-B

Degrees

  • High School Diploma
    No Degree : Firefighter Ems
    Emt Basic

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