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.
Skills
Cooperative relationships
Training program participation
Firefighting activities
Fire suppression tools operations
Safety and security
Community education
Medical team collaboration
Conditions assessment
Emergency support
Fire pump operation
Team Leadership
Triaging
Work History
Volunteer Firefighter, 01/2018 - Current Kings County – Hanford, CA,
Led team in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment in deciding best way to extinguish based on type of fuel and environment.
Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
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.
Assessed active fires and consulted with Incedent Comand to devise optimal approach and containment strategies.
Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds and stations for proper order and condition on timely basis.
Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
Inspected all equipment following each fire call to ascertain effective functionality of hoses, breathing masks and fire tools.
Prepared reports of fires, equipment and personnel.
Established water supplies, connected hoses, and directed water onto fires.
Responded directly to approximately 150 emergency situations in 2018, 2019.
School Bus Driver, 10/2019 - 01/2020 Empowerment Academy & Beloved Community Charter Schools – Jersey City, NJ,
Adhered to all scheduled routes to ensure timely drop-offs and pick-ups at all locations.
Performed all bus driving duties and passenger interaction with professionalism.
Transported passengers safely between destinations while following prescribed routes.
Assisted passengers with difficulties or disabilities to board and exit bus.
Followed maps and GPS software to adhere to routes or navigate high-traffic areas and times.
Maintained safe and timely route completions.
Ensured all emergency equipment was in great condition and in working order.
Communicated information to parents when necessary, using specific examples.
Reported vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to vehicles.
Kept bus clean to maintain professional appearance and positive school image.
Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT and local traffic standards and regulations.
Handled 60 calls per day to address customer inquiries and concerns.
Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying and distributing mail.
Monitored social media and online sources for industry trends.
Resolved any and all problems, improved operations and provided exceptional client support.
Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Increased customer satisfaction by resolving service issues.
Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Body Shop Manager, 03/1992 - 03/2005 Thomas Auto Rebuild – City, STATE,
Developed estimates by costing parts, supplies and labor and calculating customers' payments.
Coordinated and supervised two shop and field service technicians and assigned tasks and work orders.
Processed insurance paperwork and prepared estimates to negotiate insurance settlements.
Prepared work orders by describing repair and replacement services required, obtaining approval signatures and entering orders into work management system.
Examined damaged vehicles to determine degree of structural and mechanical damage.
Built and maintained good relations with customers, encouraging loyalty and obtaining recommendations.
Stocked shop with equipment, parts and other resources to guarantee timely service and ability to conduct broad scope of repairs.
Removed dents, filled in cracks and painted car exteriors to restore appearance and condition.
Education
GED: , Expected in 06/1984 - Kent Senior High School - Seattle, WA, GPA:
: Fire Science, Expected in 03/2017 - Kittitas Valley Fire And Rescue Recruit Academy - Ellensburg, WA, GPA:
: Wildland/Forest Firefighting And Investigation, Expected in 03/2017 - Wildland Firefighter II - Ellensburg, WA, GPA:
: Wildland/Forest Firefighting And Investigation, Expected in 04/2018 - Wildland Firefighter II - Leavenworth, WA, GPA:
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