Adam Richards
Arlington,TN
Summary
Seasoned Fire Fighter known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in fire prevention techniques, safety regulations compliance, and emergency response coordination. Excel in critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication, ensuring effective collaboration with firefighting teams and community stakeholders to promote fire safety awareness.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Inspector
Germantown Fire Department
Germantown, TN
02.2019 - Current
- Conducted 243 fire safety inspections in commercial properties.
- Evaluated fire protection systems for compliance with local codes and regulations.
- Provided guidance to property owners on how to correct any non-compliance issues identified during an inspection.
- Prepared detailed reports on inspection findings and recommendations for improvements.
- Taught fire extinguisher use to Houston High School students 2024-2025
- Participated in LAFS program 2011-2013
Firefighter
Germantown Fire Department
Germantown, Tennessee
10.2010 - Current
- Provide EMS response as EMT-Advanced
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Conducted fire safety inspections of commercial properties to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
- Educated the community on fire prevention and safety measures through outreach programs.
Volunteer Firefighter
Oakland Fire Department
Oakland, Tennessee
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Conducted 243 fire safety inspections in commercial properties.
- Evaluated fire protection systems for compliance with local codes and regulations.
- Provided guidance to property owners on how to correct any non-compliance issues identified during an inspection.
- Prepared detailed reports on inspection findings and recommendations for improvements.
- Taught fire extinguisher use to Houston High School students 2024-2025
- Participated in LAFS program 2011-2013
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin, TN05.2025
Davies County High School
Owensboro, KY05.1997
Skills
- EPR Fireworks Software
- IROL Software
- EMT response
- Emergency response procedures
- Rescue Equipment operation and proficiency
- Fire code enforcement
- Public education and community outreach
- Fire safety inspections
- Fire investigation
- Risk analysis
- Fire prevention strategies
- Fire Science
Certification
- Tennessee State Fire Inspector
- Tennessee State Firefighter I & II
- EMT Advanced
- Fire Inspector I
- Fire Investigator
- Fire Instructor
- Fire Officer I & II
- Incident Safety Officer
- Fire Apparatus Operator
- Rope Rescue Technician
- Hazmat Technician
- Swift Water Technician
- Trench Rescue Technician
Timeline
Fire Inspector
Germantown Fire Department
02.2019 - Current
Firefighter
Germantown Fire Department
10.2010 - Current
Volunteer Firefighter
Oakland Fire Department
01.2006 - 01.2010
Davies County High School
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
Volunteer State Community College