Adam Thomas
Ronkonkoma
Summary
Experienced Emergency Vehicle Technician with a strong background in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting. Proven ability to diagnose and repair complex emergency vehicle systems, ensuring optimal performance and safety compliance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Vehicle Technician
Farmingville Fire District
Farmingville, NY
05.2019 - Current
- Diagnosed and repaired emergency vehicle systems, ensuring optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Set schedules and complete annual PM Services on all district and department apparatus.
- Repair and maintain all fire pumps to NFPA standards.
- Perform all small engine repairs and maintenance on generators, saws and miscellaneous equipment.
- Maintain detailed records of repairs made along with labor and parts
- Assist on EMS and fire calls as needed.
- Tool mounting and wiring in new apparatus, Chief trucks and other department vehicles.
- Led initiatives to upgrade emergency response vehicles with modern technology, enhancing operational capabilities.
Emergency Vehicle Technician
East Farmingdale Fire Company
East Farmingdale, NY
06.2016 - 05.2019
- Conducted routine inspections and preventive maintenance on fire apparatus and other district vehicles.
- Perform annual pump services and repairs according to NFPA standards.
- Tool mounting and wiring on fire apparatus, Chief trucks and all other district vehicles.
- Coordinate with vendors for any warranty repairs or estimates.
- Prioritized repair tasks according to urgency, ensuring that vehicles in critical need of assistance were serviced promptly and returned to active duty as soon as possible.
- Assisted with fleet management duties, scheduling routine inspections and coordinating resources for optimal efficiency.
Emergency Vehicle Technician
Rescue Vehicles
Bohemia, NY
06.2005 - 05.2016
- Conducted routine inspections and preventive maintenance on fire apparatus to enhance reliability.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex mechanical issues in emergency vehicles.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced service turnaround times for vehicle repairs.
- Road Call Technician for offsite repairs.
- Managed inventory of parts and tools, streamlining procurement processes for efficiency.
Education
Automotive Technology
Universal Technical Institute
Exton, PA04-2006
2 Year Certificate Of Completion - Aftermarket Installations
Boces
Oakdale, NY06-2004
Skills
- Pierce factory training
- Seagrave factory training
- Waterous and Hale factory training
- Air Conditioning Service and Repair
- Heavy and Light duty brake service and repair
- Mechanical/Electrical Troubleshooting
- Inventory Management
- Class B CDL
- Safety policies and procedures
- Red Alert and SCM
Timeline
Emergency Vehicle Technician
Farmingville Fire District
05.2019 - Current
Emergency Vehicle Technician
East Farmingdale Fire Company
06.2016 - 05.2019
Emergency Vehicle Technician
Rescue Vehicles
06.2005 - 05.2016
Automotive Technology
Universal Technical Institute
2 Year Certificate Of Completion - Aftermarket Installations
Boces