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FIREFIGHTER
Summary

Hard working and aggressive Firefighter who has dedicated over five years serving the community here in Catoosa County having the most years of experience than all others currently in the position of Firefighter. Committed and physically fit professional with experience in firefighting and emergency-medical duties. Works cooperatively and in junction with other first responders to maintain chaos in difficult times, while maintaining a calm sense of composure. Taking pride in being a high attribute to any team and being able to solve any problem diligently.

Skills
  • Protecting Lives and Property
  • Fire suppression knowledge and tactics
  • Trained as an Emergency Medical Technician
  • Public assistance and support
  • Community education and public relations
  • Leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Knowledge of physical fitness
Experience
Catoosa County Fire Department | Ringgold, GAFirefighter03/2016 - Current
  • Provided emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
  • Performed aggressive fire suppression and fire prevention duties to protect life and property safely in Catoosa County.
  • Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
  • Informed and educated the public about fire prevention.
  • Conducted search and rescue operations and quickly analyzed all medical emergencies as well as administered first aid to injured persons.
  • Handled routine custodial maintenance of fire department equipment to maintain equipment, including oxygen breathing, resuscitation and apparatus equipment.
  • Laid hose lines, operated nozzles, pumps, and hydrants and utilized fire extinguishers and operated hydraulic, manual and power tools.
  • Located hydrants and operated pumps at proper pressure to evaluate adequacy of water system and availability of water supply.
  • Transferred, lifted and moved patients while employing appropriate safety and lifting techniques.
  • Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance work in upkeep of fire department property.
  • Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires using shovels and engine- or hand-driven water.
  • Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
  • Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
  • 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.
Richards Restaurant | Ringgold, GARestaurant Team Member01/2009 - Current
  • Followed all restaurant guidelines in regards to food safety and hygiene to prevent illness.
  • Navigated job responsibilities and completed regular tasks by interacting effectively with other employees.
  • Stocked condiments, toppings and other food items during slow hours to avoid dashing to kitchen during peak times.
  • Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
  • Welcomed guests with personable attitude and smile, offering to bring beverage orders while reviewing menu options.
  • Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
  • Communicated effectively with patrons to establish preferences and dietary restrictions and make food and beverage recommendations.
  • Processed customers' payments and provided receipts.
  • Greeted newly seated guests quickly and efficiently.
  • Washed buffet, restaurant and banquet items, including silverware, dishes, cooking utensils, equipment and displays.
  • Updated repeat customers on menu changes and new food and beverage offerings to maintain quality service relationships.
  • Educated guests on daily specials and appetizers, entrees, desserts and other menu items.
  • Operated and maintained cleaning equipment and tools, including dishwasher, hand wash stations, pot-scrubbing station.
  • Calculated charges, issued table checks and collected payments from customers.
  • Addressed concerns or complaints quickly to improve service and escalated more advanced issues to management for resolution.
  • Assisted kitchen staff with food counts by determining number of items required for complete service.
  • Plated food and assessed plate presentation to maintain highest standard of food quality.
  • Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
  • Completed thorough and accurate opening and closing duties to facilitate smooth restaurant operations.
  • Performed walked throughs during service to monitor guest satisfaction and advise serving and bussing staff of specific guest needs.
  • Applied safe food handling and optimal cleaning strategies to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
  • Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
  • Minimized customer wait times by efficiently taking and filling large volume of orders each day.
  • Designed custom private function and banquet packages for business dinners, sales presentations, club meetings, weddings and charity events.
  • Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
  • Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
Hawthorne Outdoors | Ringgold, GAGeneral Labor Construction Worker11/2017 - 11/2018
  • Renovated and produced physical structures to meet timeline and budgetary constraints.
  • Provided industry insight to coworkers to assist work completion.
  • Conferred with customers to assess strategic goals and property needs.
  • Assembled structural components, replacing parts to meet regulatory code standards.
  • Lent electrical, plumbing and HVAC knowledge to support maintain project timeline adherence.
  • Assisted distribution of tools, materials and equipment to skilled workers.
  • Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
  • Notified supervisors of faulty operations and defective materials.
  • Completed carpentry work, including installing crown molding and wood flooring to meet customer preferences.
  • Assisted project planning by measuring distances and marking locations using tools.
  • Logged inventory of materials used to maintain workplace access to supplies.
  • Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing waste from job site prior to shift completion.
  • Completed construction and punch out tasks using up-to-date construction tools and machinery.
Education and Training
Ringgold High School | Ringgold, GAHigh School Diploma05/2014
Dalton State College | Dalton, GASome College (No Degree)
Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Rome, GASome College (No Degree)
Certifications
  • Firefighter I
  • Firefighter II
  • Hazmat Awareness
  • Hazmat Operations
  • First Aid/CPR
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Catoosa County Fire Department
  • Richards Restaurant
  • Hawthorne Outdoors

School Attended

  • Ringgold High School
  • Dalton State College
  • Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Job Titles Held:

  • Firefighter
  • Restaurant Team Member
  • General Labor Construction Worker

Degrees

  • High School Diploma
    Some College (No Degree)
    Some College (No Degree)

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