AARON WOOD
Tooele,UT
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.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter Paramedic
Unified Fire Authority
02.2021 - Current
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Utilized technical expertise in operating specialized firefighting equipment such as aerial ladders, hydraulic extrication tools, and thermal imaging cameras.
- Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills while serving as a mentor to new firefighters, fostering a culture of teamwork and professionalism within the department.
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
THE HOME DEPOT
01.2014 - 01.2021
- Handle the maintenance and repair of building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical
- Troubleshoot and repair heavy equipment systems such as hydraulics and diesel/gas motors
- Engage with customers and vendors daily to provide installation instructions and answer questions
- Partner with management to identify and address work needs as well as outline expectations, deadlines, and other obligations
- Re-engineered preventative maintenance repair processes to eliminate the need for third-party execution, preserving company revenue
- Expeditiously performed repairs and fulfilled work orders without compromising safety and integrity, resulting in increased productivity
- Recommended the implementation of a standardized repair system to address preventative maintenance programs, leading to a reduction in machinery downtime, quicker resolutions to problems, and faster repair times
SITE EMT
ABEINSA EPC
01.2012 - 11.2013
- Provided onsite emergency medical care and safety inspections for new and existing site employees
- Delivered employee trainings on safety operations and policies as well as coaching on safe work practices
- Reported number and severity of daily incidents of injuries
- Conducted discovery interviews to craft and implement treatment and prevention plans
- Played a key leadership role in implementing multiple wellness programs related to the importance of stretching and body mechanics, and hydration when working in hot environments
- Contributed to reducing the OSHA recordable rates for incidents from 5% to 2.7%
- Successfully applied coaching practices to motivate safety, raise employee safety awareness, and decrease the number and severity of incidents and injuries
CONSTRUCTION SPECIALIST
FREEPORT LOGISTIICS
01.2012 - 09.2013
- Assembled, repaired, and troubleshot hydraulic and mechanical drive modules
- Offered senior-level leadership to engage crew of 12 to 15 and drive positive outcomes within established time parameters
- Consulted with crew members to analyze data and pinpoint next steps
- Monitored individual and crew performance to ensure quality, safety, and work integrity
- Designed an assembly line procedure for module construction, reducing conception to completion timeframe for building from 12 to six days
- Worked on a two-member team project to implement a defect-detection quality control system and enhance standard practices
- Decreased the amount of finished module product revisions, saving company profits and time
CONSTRUCTION SPECIALIST / HEALTH AND SAFETY TECHNICIAN
ZACHARY CONSTRUCTION
11.2011 - 01.2012
- Completed module assemblies, maintenance, and repair as well as operated heavy equipment
- Led training sessions on constructing modules and operating heavy machinery
- Developed and implemented safety training programs, featuring procedures, tools, and on-the-spot reinforcement techniques
- Connected with employees to outline and address safety concerns relevant to the working conditions
- Created a cadence for recurring process evaluations and audits
- Acquired more progressive leadership role after demonstrating competencies in facilitation, consultation, and risk management
- Worked with management to address onsite issues and create employee-focused strategies to improve work environment
- Joined forces with the site safety team to monitor weather conditions and ensure safety protocols were followed
Emergency Medical / ER Technician
Teton Valley Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2010
Firefighter / EMT - Basic
Teton Valley Fire District
01.2005 - 01.2010
Repair Technician
The Home Depot
01.2007 - 01.2008
Education
Technical Diploma - Emergency Services
EASTERN IDAHO TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Idaho Falls, IdahoHigh School Diploma -
Teton High School
Driggs, ID05-2002
Skills
- Firefighting
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Fire safety regulations knowledge
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Relationship building and management
- Community Relations
- Burning Building Entry Tactics
- Hazard Prevention
Training
- Basic Life Support
- First Aid
- National EMS Certification: EMT
- IFSAC Firefighter: Level I and II
- Incident Command Systems Level 100, 200, 700, 800
- Rapid Intervention Team
- Basic Wildland Firefighter
- Hazardous Materials Operations
- Extrication Operations
Certification
NREMT-Paramedic
IFSAC Firefighter 1 and 2
IFSAC Hazardous Materials Technician
IFSAC ADO-Pumper
Basic Wildland Firefighter
Timeline
Firefighter Paramedic
Unified Fire Authority
02.2021 - Current
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
THE HOME DEPOT
01.2014 - 01.2021
SITE EMT
ABEINSA EPC
01.2012 - 11.2013
CONSTRUCTION SPECIALIST
FREEPORT LOGISTIICS
01.2012 - 09.2013
CONSTRUCTION SPECIALIST / HEALTH AND SAFETY TECHNICIAN
ZACHARY CONSTRUCTION
11.2011 - 01.2012
Repair Technician
The Home Depot
01.2007 - 01.2008
Emergency Medical / ER Technician
Teton Valley Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2010
Firefighter / EMT - Basic
Teton Valley Fire District
01.2005 - 01.2010
NREMT-Paramedic
IFSAC Firefighter 1 and 2
IFSAC Hazardous Materials Technician
IFSAC ADO-Pumper
Basic Wildland Firefighter
Technical Diploma - Emergency Services
EASTERN IDAHO TECHNICAL COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
Teton High School
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