Volunteer Firefighter Resume Example
Current student at Moravian College to major in nursing and double minor in both Spanish and public health. Works well with others, has good time management. Has worked various server jobs for the past 3 years. High-energy restaurant professional skilled at welcoming guests, maintaining entrances and balancing server loads to optimize operations. Smoothly set up reservations, coordinate events and monitor routine dining room activities. Collaborative, hardworking and efficient in prioritizing and handling simultaneous tasks.
- Handled routine custodial maintenance of fire department equipment to maintain equipment, including oxygen breathing, resuscitation and apparatus equipment.
- Located hydrants and operated pumps at proper pressure to evaluate adequacy of water system and availability of water supply.
- Patrolled previously burned areas after fire containment to locate and eliminate dangerous hot spots.
- Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
- Met with members of the community to provide information on ways to prevent fires and to offer fire safety tips.
- Ensured that hoses were laid out and properly connected to fire hydrants for fire suppression.
- Responded to fire alarms and used job-specific equipment, including operating pumps, aerial ladders, and auxiliary equipment.
- Checked all equipment, including hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
- Responded to fire and emergency alarms and evaluated the emergency to direct company operations.
- Maintained discipline and ensured that personnel followed department rules and regulations.
- Prepared reports of fires, equipment and personnel.
- Attended training to maintain a wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
- Responded to devastating wildfires, employing handtools for containment operations.
- Informed and educated the public about fire prevention.
- Responded to scenes of accidents or acute illness for which emergency medical care has been requested.
- Participated in fire and life safety inspections of commercial and residential properties and checked the operating condition of hydrants.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance work in upkeep of fire department property.
Worked in a two-person team that focused on preparing food for the tea house guests. Gave insight into a varied menu that was prepared both weekly and daily for the tearoom guests. Worked with the tea room guests to serve them with a group of coworkers, but sometimes solo. Completed various jobs that included food prep, serving, speaking to customers to make reservations, answer questions and confirm reservations, bussing, dishwashing, and cleaning following the tea service. Learned about the different types of tea, their uses, and their different impacts on the human body. Helped through special events hosted various times throughout the year.
- Checked dining and serving areas every 15 mintues to verify proper cleanliness and readiness for guests.
- Stayed on top of server availability and table turnover to make accurate decisions about seating locations.
- Answered telephone to provide establishment information and take party reservations.
- Helped to plan and execute parties for more than [Number] guests, including coordinating menus and preparing tables.
- Maintained open communication with kitchen staff regarding cook times to prevent overloading workers and creating dissatisfied customers.
- Delivered outstanding service and support from initial interaction to final departure, maintaining loyal clientele.
- Managed guest expectations by relaying information regarding hours, wait times and specials.
- Monitored dining area to assess server capacity and accurately estimate wait times.
- Arranged each place setting attractively and verified all items were clean and free from water spots and chips.
- Answered front of house phone to inform customers of wait times, take reservations and record to-go orders.
- Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils and refilling beverages promptly.
- Greeted guests entering the restaurant and gathered information to seat groups or place on the waitlist, distributing pagers to waiting guests.
- Notified servers after seating parties in the section for prompt service.
- Worked as a server, and handling a number of tables (8-10 typically)
- Kept a clean section
- Apparatus maintenance
- Alarm response
- Fire suppression work
- Emergency response
- First response services
- Weekly checks
- Prompt table clearance
- Check payment processing
- Menu memorization
- Point of Sale (POS) system operations
- Dining customer service
- Food safety understanding
- Table setting arrangements
- Menu knowledge
- Safe food handling
- Conflict and dispute resolution
- Time management
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Broad medical terminology knowledge
- Honor Roll 5/8 Semesters
- 5 years (8th-12th) of Marching Band and Winter Guard
- Color Guard captain; 12th grade
- Special Education Partner
- FCCLA Member (received a medal for childcare project)
- AVID member
- Model UN participant
- National Honor Society Member Member
- Nursing Major
- Spanish Minor
- Possible Public Health Minor
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Resume Overview
School Attended
- Monroe Township High School
- Moravian College
Job Titles Held:
- Volunteer Firefighter
- Server
- Host/Server
Degrees
- High School Diploma
Bachelor of Science : Nursing
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