Amanda Fountain
North Augusta
Summary
Professional security professional with strong experience in managing and safeguarding facilities and assets. Expertise in risk assessment, incident response, and security protocols. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable and adaptable, with keen ability to handle changing needs and ensure safety and compliance. Skilled in conflict resolution, surveillance systems, fire systems and emergency preparedness. Known for integrity, vigilance, dedication and effective communication and outstanding customer service.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter/First Responder
County Line Fire Department
11.2016 - Current
- Responds to various emergency calls within the district to include: A variety of medical and traumatic emergencies, providing care to the level of a first responder. Fire suppression, extrication of patients, search and rescue, and assist county EMA with hazardous materials calls.
- Provides mutual aid to surrounding fire districts within the area as needed.
- Coordinates training and medical training and records within the department.
- Assist with fire prevention to local daycares.
- Operates a variety of pumps, apparatuses, extrication equipment, hoses, ladders, rescue and medical equipment while on scene of fire, rescue and medical emergencies.
- Helps maintain station, station equipment, truck check offs and exercises equipment for adequate operations.
- Chief: Tim Malcom (803) 646-3130
Firefighter/AEMT
McCormick County Emergency Services
01.2018 - 05.2024
- Responds to emergency calls including: fire suppression, extrication of patient's, building search and rescue, vehicle accidents and all emergencies including hazardous materials.
- Operates a variety of apparatuses, pumps, ladders, hoses and other equipment at the scene of fire, rescue and other emergency incidents.
- Provides fire prevention information to the public, participates in public education events, installs smoke alarms for residents, conducts pre-incident planning on commercial and residential structures, and conducts station and apparatus tours for schools and other community groups.
- Provides emergency medical care to patients up to the level of an Advance EMT.
- Transports injured or sick persons to appropriate care facility.
- Attends public functions to provide emergency medical response as needed.
- Assists and/or participates in training exercises and continuing education to maintain certifications.
- Operates dispatch as needed for fire and ems emergency calls.
- Director: Chris Doolittle (864) 602-1113
Assistant Site Manager
Securitas USA
07.2019 - 06.2023
- Safety audits conducted throughout the plant on behalf of Bridgestone Safety specialist.
- Maintained employee records/training to include site ERT training and medical training compliance.
- ISN checks and approvals as needed for site access for incoming contractors.
- Assist with writing SOPs and assuring compliance with SOPs between the contractor and client.
- Assist in medical as needed with work injuries/illnesses and filing.
- Assist with Emergency Action Planning and assuring consistent compliance. To include purposing changes when changes benefit the outcome of the worker/patient or team.
- Oversees Emergency Medical Equipment Inspections Audits and Preventative Maintenance per the standards.
- Assisted in the preparation and submission of required permits, licenses, and other necessary documentation for project commencement.
- Assisted the Site Manager in monitoring budgetary constraints, maintaining financial accountability throughout each project phase.
- Drug Screening conducted in medical per protocol.
- Reduced costs through effective resource allocation and efficient management of materials and equipment.
- Handled conflict resolution among team members promptly and professionally, ensuring a positive working environment conducive to productivity.
- Aided in the development of comprehensive site-specific safety plans, fostering a strong culture of safety among all team members.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, securing competitive pricing for materials and services needed for compliance.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained new workers.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Coordinated daily operations to ensure seamless site management and security compliance.
- Assisted in training personnel on safety protocols and emergency response procedures.
- Oversaw scheduling and workflow optimization to enhance team efficiency and service delivery.
Advanced EMT
Aiken County Emergency Services
08.2014 - 01.2020
- Responds to a variety of medical emergencies and traumatic injuries throughout Aiken County providing medical care as needed up to the level of an Advanced EMT.
- Transports sick/injured patients to the appropriate care facility.
- Inspects, exercises and operates extrication equipment as needed when working the extrication unit.
- Prepares and process run reports using ESO, check list, various forms and other records.
- Maintains supplies, stocks and cleans unit and station daily.
- Frequently lifting patients and equipment weighing over 100 lbs.
- Work 24 hour shifts often in a high call volume setting.
- Attends and provides emergency response as needed to public events throughout the county.
- Attends career day events, conducts tours of units to the public and to local volunteer fire departments members.
- Supervisor: Michael Miller & Ed Eidson (803) 624-1626
Firefighter/EMT
Midland Valley Fire Department
07.2015 - 11.2016
- Responded to various emergency calls within the district to include: A variety of medical and traumatic emergencies, providing care to the level of a first responder. Fire suppression, extrication of patients, search and rescue, and hazardous material calls.
- Provided automatic mutual aid to surrounding fire districts.
- Assist with fire prevention to local daycare's, schools, and churches and National Night Out events in communities within the district.
- Operated a variety of pumps, apparatuses, extrication equipment, hoses, ladders, rescue and medical equipment while on scene of fire, rescue and medical emergencies.
- Helped maintain station, station equipment, truck check offs and exercises equipment for adequate operations.
- Yearly fire extinguisher training with local plants within the district.
- Attended and provided medical response as needed at yearly festivals and football games
- Attended mandatory weekly training and monthly business meetings.
- Chief: Sean Johnson (706) 831-7165
Firefighter/First Responder
Belvedere Fire Department
02.2014 - 06.2015
- Responded to various emergency calls within the district to include: A variety of medical and traumatic emergencies, providing care to the level of a first responder. Fire suppression, extrication of patients, search and rescue, and hazardous material calls.
- Provided mutual aid to surrounding fire districts within the area as needed.
- Assisted with fire prevention to local daycare's, schools, at annual open house event.
- Operated a variety of pumps, apparatuses, extrication equipment, hoses, ladders, rescue and medical equipment while on scene of fire, rescue and medical emergencies.
- Helped maintain station, station equipment, truck check offs and exercises equipment for adequate operations.
- Yearly installation of smoke detectors in homes within the district.
- Assisted in fundraising events for a variety of foundations including MDA and South Eastern Firefighters Burn Foundation.
- Attended mandatory weekly training and monthly business meetings.
- Chief: Chad Hyler (803) 617-9402
General Manager
Huddle House
12.2009 - 08.2010
- Conducted interviews for staffing as needed.
- Tracked inventory using excel and placed weekly truck orders for all supplies.
- Scheduling with the consideration of labor cost when business was not at peak periods.
- Handled payroll and all store deposits and pay outs
- Worked 24 hour shifts as needed in the event of call ins or no shows.
- Minor building/equipment maintenance to include walk-in and reach-in coolers and freezers, soda fountains, drains, hood vent covers, ceiling tiles, and lighting repairs.
- Along with all duties and skills of any regular employee to include: dish washer, grill operators and servers.
- Frequent communication with local vendors and other resources as needed.
- Handled material safety data sheets and the proper placement of all chemicals in the restaurant.
- Owner: Julia Hall (706) 364-3086
Server/Grill Operator
Huddle House
04.2006 - 12.2009
- Strong customer service skills, clear communication skills and the ability to interact with others.
- Assisted with food and beverage preparation.
- Electronically imported all orders for preparation in a timely manner.
- Responsible for cashing out customers and counting registers prior to shift and at the end of shift, making necessary drops as needed.
- Responsible for cleanliness of front of the store and assisted crews with other cleaning duties as needed to ensure restaurant was held to its highest standards.
- Minor maintenance including bathroom repairs, drink machine repairs, shelving and ceiling tiles and vents.
- Owner: Julia Hall (706) 364-3086
Education
Bachelor's Degree of Science - Fire Administration
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AlabamaAdvanced EMT - undefined
Gold Cross Academy
Augusta, Georgia05.2016
EMT- Basic - undefined
Aiken Technical College
Graniteville, South Carolina05.2014
Skills
- Leadership
- Decision-making
- Excellent communication skills
- Complex Problem-solving
- Staff management
- Documentation and reporting
- Strategic planning
- Conflict resolution
- Emergency response
- Coaching and mentoring
- Inventory management
- Risk management
- Regulatory compliance
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Computer skills
- Task delegation
- Workplace safety procedures and compliance
- Customer service and satisfaction
Certification
- Fundamentals of Fire Fighting
- Fire Fighter I
- Fire Fighter II
- Basic Auto Extrication
- Hazardous Materials Awareness
- Hazardous Materials Operations
- Hazardous Materials Technician
- Carbon Monoxide Awareness
- NREMT/SC Advanced EMT
- FEMA 100
- FEMA 200
- FEMA 700
- FEMA 800
- BLS
- ACLS
- Advanced Stroke Life Support
- Photovoltaic 101
- ASHI Level 7 Instructor
- HSI Level 3 Instructor
- Confined Space Rescue
Awards & Achievements
Time 2 Care Award 2012, 1st Responder Top Call Runner 2014, 2nd Highest Call Volume 2012, Basic EMT of the Year 2016, Firefighter of the Year 2019, Established my own training center 2021, Established a preauthorized landing zone at Bridgestone Aiken PSR 2021
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Documented and resolved safety and security inaccuracies which led to updated policies, procedures and rewriting standards to compliances regulations.
- Supervised team of 20 or more staff members.
Timeline
Assistant Site Manager
Securitas USA
07.2019 - 06.2023
Firefighter/AEMT
McCormick County Emergency Services
01.2018 - 05.2024
Firefighter/First Responder
County Line Fire Department
11.2016 - Current
Firefighter/EMT
Midland Valley Fire Department
07.2015 - 11.2016
Advanced EMT
Aiken County Emergency Services
08.2014 - 01.2020
Firefighter/First Responder
Belvedere Fire Department
02.2014 - 06.2015
General Manager
Huddle House
12.2009 - 08.2010
Server/Grill Operator
Huddle House
04.2006 - 12.2009
Advanced EMT - undefined
Gold Cross Academy
EMT- Basic - undefined
Aiken Technical College
Bachelor's Degree of Science - Fire Administration
Columbia Southern University