Abraham Hurtado Calderon
Kankakee,USA
Summary
I am highly durable and capable of standing for extended periods of time, navigating difficult terrain, machinery, and managing inventory. Worked alone an also with a high-performing team to complete more than various projects making weekly jobs in the past. Dynamic communicator who consistently outperforms company goals and expectations. Effective project manager and problem-solver with programming skills and a hardworking mentality.
Professional emergency response specialist with experience in fire suppression, rescue operations, and hazardous material handling. Strong focus on teamwork, ensuring safety, and achieving operational goals. Reliable and adaptable with skills in emergency medical response, incident command, and community education. Known for effective communication, physical stamina, and quick decision-making. Proven track record in managing high-pressure situations and executing rescue operations. Demonstrated expertise in teamwork and strategic problem-solving.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter
Kankakee Fire Department
Kankakee, IL
02.2024 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls, providing rapid assessment and intervention during fire and rescue situations.
- Conducted fire prevention inspections, identifying hazards to enhance community safety awareness.
- Operated firefighting equipment and tools, ensuring effective response to various emergency incidents.
- Collaborated with team members in training exercises, improving operational readiness and teamwork efficiency.
- Analyzed post-incident reports to identify areas for improvement in tactics and procedures for future operations.
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Responded to emergency medical calls up to 20 Calls a 24hr shift to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills while serving as a mentor to new firefighters, fostering a culture of teamwork and professionalism within the department.
- Improved operational efficiency by helping maintain apparatuses, equipment, and facilities according to established standards.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
Construction General Laborer
Centeral Rodding Service
Flossmoor, IL
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Worked effectively with other members of the team in completing assigned projects quickly and efficiently.
- Performed general labor duties such as digging, lifting, carrying, and loading materials.
- Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects.
- Maintained all safety protocols while working on job sites, including wearing personal protective gear.
- Used hand drill and saw machine to cut required measurements of materials.
- Proficiently operated construction equipment such as jackhammers, drills, and saws.
- Loaded and unloaded building materials from trucks and excavators also drove dump trucks.
Quality Control Technician
Crown Cork & Seal Co Inc
Bradley, IL
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Excellent attendance always on time for work.
- Calibrated, validated, and maintained laboratory equipment.
- Monitored production operations for adherence to established quality standards.
Production Operator
Armstrong World Industries
Kankakee, IL
03.2016 - 07.2022
- Enthusiastically took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on track
- Demonstrated proper use of forklift equipment to newly hired employees to avoid workplace injuries
- Assisted machine operators with the setup and operation of production equipment, which resulted in more efficient runs
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors, and staging areas
- Moved Railyard Pusher/Bobcat, and loaded limestone into a silo machine
- Kept an eye on the machinery in operation to spot any problems and correct them or report more serious issues
- Looked into issues with oil production in facilities and organized corrective actions for remediation
- Demonstrated a thorough understanding of the development and implementation of safe operating and emergency procedures
- Completed jobs quickly, accurately, and without errors by following established assembly instructions.
Forklift Operator
Sears Logistic Services
Kankakee, IL
03.2014 - 12.2014
- Checked equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels on a regular basis
- Delivered tools and completed jobs by driving equipment from one site to another
- Placed a high value on punctuality and worked hard to maintain an excellent attendance record, consistently arriving at work ready to work right away
- Increased team efficiency by using forklifts, cranes, and other equipment to move materials.
Warehouse General Laborer
ITW Angle Board
Kankakee, IL
02.2012 - 03.2014
- Responded quickly and professionally to job-related inquiries from the supervisor and provided updates on expected task completion times
- Gained a thorough understanding of each shift’s responsibilities and job tasks, prioritizing those that needed to be completed right away
- Cleared aisles, swept floors, and reorganized inventory to keep the warehouse tidy and remove obstacles
- Maintained accurate order and shipment forms as well as inventory documentation to ensure timely material flow.
Education
GED -
Illinois Lincoln’s Challenge Academy
Rantoul, IL06-2010
Skills
- Computer literate
- Creative problem solving
- Excellent communication
- Operations management
- Line operator
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Forklift Certification
- Roofing
- Plumbing
- Quality Control
- Structural firefighting
- First aid certified
- Fire safety
- Medical response
- Fitness and agility
- Emergency response
- Medical equipment usage
- Vehicle extrication
- Firefighting activities
- Emergency medical treatment
- Firefighting
- Emergency medical response
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Radio communication proficiency
- Fire hose deployment
- Fire ground communications
- Apparatus inspection
- Fire prevention
- Self-contained breathing apparatus
- Fire suppression techniques
Certification
- HAZWOPER - Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
- EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
- CFR - Certified First Responder
- Licensed Firefighter - Sine 2025
LANGUAGES
Latin
Bilingual
Timeline
Firefighter
Kankakee Fire Department
02.2024 - Current
Construction General Laborer
Centeral Rodding Service
06.2023 - 02.2024
Quality Control Technician
Crown Cork & Seal Co Inc
03.2023 - 06.2023
Production Operator
Armstrong World Industries
03.2016 - 07.2022
Forklift Operator
Sears Logistic Services
03.2014 - 12.2014
Warehouse General Laborer
ITW Angle Board
02.2012 - 03.2014
GED -
Illinois Lincoln’s Challenge Academy