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FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC
Skills
  • Cooperative relationships
  • Conditions assessment
  • Training program participation
  • Rescue Equipment Mastery
  • Safety and Security
  • Fire Suppression Tools Operations
  • Medical Team Collaboration
  • Emergency Management
  • Report Preparation
  • Triaging
  • Commercial Driving
  • Hazardous Materials Endorsement
  • Logistics planning
Certifications
  • FireFighter I
  • Fire Officer I
  • Fire Instructor I
  • HAZMAT
  • HAZWOPER
  • EVOC
  • ICS-100
  • ICS-200
  • NIMS
  • MACS
  • NIMS Public Information Systems
  • NIMS Resource Management
  • NIMS Communications and Information Management
  • National Response Framework
Professional Summary

Highly trained firefighter and paramedic proficient in equipment, techniques and tools useful for optimizing productivity on scene. Coordinates safety-first approaches to every fire and medical call. Resourceful, hardworking, dependable and professional.

Work History
March 2014 to Current
Firefighter/ParamedicCompany Name, City, State
  • Fight fires and exercise considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
  • Inspect and maintain working order of fire extinguishers, emergency lights and eyewash station located in multiple locations on the 2300 acre site.
  • Evaluate situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
  • Conduct thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire.
  • Operate pumping engine to direct water pressure in hose and nozzle for most efficient operation.
  • Check all fire and life safety systems and equipment for proper placement at properties, including fire alarms, sprinkler systems, smoke detectors and safety showers
  • Remove individuals from dangerous situations and offer emergency assistance for minor and critical concerns.
  • 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.
  • Drive and operate structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
  • Calmly and effectively direct evacuations during fires and emergencies to avoid fatalities, injuries and panic.
  • Evaluate areas after containing fires to identify and suppress hot spots.
  • Respond to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Evaluate patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Triage injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members, and identify appropriate medical facility for transport.
  • Always maintain appropriate clothing and footwear to comply with safety standards implemented by OSHA as well as AMNS Calvert.
  • Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
  • Operated pumping engine to direct water pressure in hose and nozzle for most efficient operation.
September 2018 to Current
Truck DriverCompany Name, City, State
  • Loaded and unloaded vehicles and secured items for long road trips by using various equipment.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips and reported issues to management for corrective action.
  • Developed and nurtured lasting customer relationships by projecting professional corporate image and responding quickly to logistical and scheduling issues.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers, giving updated information, including estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
  • Maintained safe driving record by observing all road rules, remaining cautious and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle at all times.
  • Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
July 2010 to March 2014
FirefighterCompany Name, City, State
  • 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.
  • Worked nonstandard hours as well as being available while off duty, in case of emergency call back.
  • Maintained physical condition necessary for emergency response.
  • Checked all fire and life safety systems and equipment for proper placement at properties, including fire alarms, sprinkler systems and smoke detectors.
  • Provided station tours, pre-incident surveys and installed smoke detectors to provide fire education to public.
  • Removed individuals from dangerous situations and offered emergency assistance for minor and critical concerns.
  • Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
  • Calmly and effectively directed evacuations during fires and emergencies to avoid fatalities, injuries and panic.
  • Performed minor mechanical maintenance on major equipment which may include engines, ladder trucks, rescue trucks and pumpers.
  • Kept assigned vehicles as well as station clean and supplied for emergency response.
  • Adhered to City of Prattville Fire Department Rules & Regulations and Procedures pertaining to all aspects of the job.
January 2009 to July 2010
Production OperatorCompany Name, City, State
  • Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately and with zero errors.
  • Completing many task such as unloading raw materials and overseeing their placement.
  • Also responsible for following rigid guidelines for mixing and measuring raw materials to create finished product.
  • Used hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts to complete tasks and transport items.
  • Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
  • Compared finished products against design and production specifications through quality and integrity checks.
  • Analyzed materials to evaluate nature, reactivity and other factors affecting use in various applications.
  • Automated reactor control system for precise control of polymerization and batching processes.
  • Operated industrial mixers to compound and blend chemicals.
  • Inspected final products for defects and flaws using proper QA procedures.
Education
May 2007Bachelor of ScienceIndustrial TechnologyUniversity West Alabama, City
May 2002High School DiplomaChapman Christian Academy, City
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • University West Alabama
  • Chapman Christian Academy

Job Titles Held:

  • Firefighter/Paramedic
  • Truck Driver
  • Firefighter
  • Production Operator

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science Industrial Technology
    High School Diploma

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