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Andrew Craver

Raleigh,NC

Summary

Diligent Firefighter promoting a background in emergency support and medical response coupled with fire suppression techniques. Possessing the skills needed to be a valued member of a highly effective team. Looking to tackle new challenges with an organization that appreciates an employee with great integrity and reliability.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Firefighter/EMT-Basic

Town of Clayton
Clayton , NC
03.2022 - Current
  • Provided educational presentations regarding fire prevention techniques to local schools and businesses.
  • Performed search and rescue operations in hazardous environments.
  • Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
  • Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
  • Operated specialized equipment such as pumps, aerial ladder trucks, and hazardous material units.
  • Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
  • Prepared detailed reports concerning all activities at emergency scenes.
  • Coordinated with other first responders during multi-agency responses.
  • Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
  • Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
  • Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
  • Maintained a clean and orderly work station.
  • Respond to medical emergencies and provide BLS care to the sick and injured.
  • Drive JCEMS ambulances to the closest appropriate facility.
  • Maintain currency on EMT skills and training.

Volunteer Firefighter

Fairview Rural Fire Department
Raleigh, NC
06.2010 - Current
  • Immediately reported fires, accidents and other safety hazards.
  • Acted as first responder for medical emergencies, included incoming calls and code red situations.
  • Communicated with supervisors regarding any issues that occurred while on duty.
  • Provided emergency treatment and medical care to people who were injured in accidents and fires.
  • Rescued fire victims and administered emergency medical aid.
  • Conducted search and rescue operations and quickly analyzed all medical emergencies as well as administered first aid to injured persons.
  • Responded to scenes of accidents or acute illness for which emergency medical care has been requested.
  • Met with members of the community to provide information on ways to prevent fires and to offer fire safety tips.
  • Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires, using shovels, or engine- or hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
  • Laid hose lines, operated nozzles, pumps, and hydrants and utilized fire extinguishers and operated hydraulic, pneumatic, manual and power tools.
  • Transferred, lifted and moved patients while employing appropriate safety and lifting techniques.
  • Responded to medical emergencies, alarms, and bomb threats.
  • Responded to fire and emergency alarms and evaluated the emergency to direct company operations.
  • Responded to fire alarms and used job-specific equipment, including operating pumps, aerial ladders, and auxiliary equipment.

Firefighter/EMT-Basic

Town of Wake Forest
Wake Forest, NC
08.2023 - 01.2025
  • Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
  • Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
  • Operated specialized equipment such as pumps, aerial ladder trucks, and hazardous material units.
  • Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
  • Conduct training to remain current on tactics as well as for the better cohesion of multiple fire companies.
  • Participate in EMS continuing education to maintain certifications.
  • Clean and maintain facilities and apparatus for operation.

Communications Specialist

Duke Life Flight
Durham , NC
04.2019 - 09.2021
  • Field requests for the transport of sick and injured patients by ground and air
  • Input data into computer systems in accordance with Policies and procedures
  • Provide documentation in computer systems for the transport of specialty care patients
  • Track and maintain radio contact with aircraft operated by the program as well as from visiting programs.
  • Pass along patient updates and eta's between care teams and hospital units.
  • Maintain an orderly work area and protect PHI
  • File paperwork and transport information in accordance with policy.
  • Dispatch ground and air ambulances to scene and interfacility transports providing accurate information

EMT-Basic

Duke Life Flight
Durham, NC
03.2018 - 09.2021

Complete daily maintenance and checks on transport ambulances. Aid other providers in the transport and care of critical, advanced and basic level patients. Restock after calls. Clean outside and inside of transport ambulances and operate handheld radios

EMT-Basic

North State Medical Transport
Raleigh, NC
01.2017 - 02.2018
  • Evaluated patients’ medical status and monitored vital signs to provide appropriate care.
  • Developed a strong rapport with other medical professionals, including local hospital staff, to foster quality and efficient patient care.
  • Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
  • Operated emergency vehicles with a focus on safety and efficiency while in transit.
  • Ensured that programs conformed to federal, state, county and city codes and laws.

Resident Fire Fighter/EMT-Basic

Pinecroft-Sedgefield Fire District
Greensboro, NC
05.2016 - 07.2017
  • Transferred, lifted and moved patients while employing appropriate safety and lifting techniques.
  • Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires, using shovels, or engine- or hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
  • Operated pumps connected to high-pressure hoses.
  • Responded to fire alarms and used job-specific equipment, including operating pumps, aerial ladders, and auxiliary equipment.
  • Attended trainings to maintain a wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
  • Met with members of the community to provide information on ways to prevent fires and to offer fire safety tips.
  • Ensured that hoses were laid out and properly connected to fire hydrants for fire suppression.
  • Checked all equipment, including hoses and breathing masks after a fire call to make sure that it was thoroughly cleaned and working properly.
  • Responded to medical emergencies, alarms, and bomb threats.
  • Responded to fire and emergency alarms and evaluated the emergency to direct company operations.
  • Laid hose lines, operated nozzles, pumps, and hydrants and utilized fire extinguishers and operated hydraulic, pneumatic, manual and power tools.
  • Provided emergency treatment and medical care to people who were injured in accidents and fires.
  • Drove and operated an ambulance or other apparatus as assigned and operated as a member of the medic engine or medic truck company.

Night Stocker

Grocery Boy Junior
Raleigh, NC
10.2014 - 03.2015
  • Worked as a team member to provide the highest level of service to customers.
  • Completed floor replenishment to guarantee size availability and promote customer satisfaction.
  • Helped customers select products that best fit their personal needs.
  • Communicated merchandise needs and issues to appropriate supervisors in a timely fashion.
  • Kept the showroom clean and maintained neat, orderly product displays.
  • Resolved customer problems by investigating issues, answering questions and building rapport.
  • Communicated store policy violations to the leadership team in a timely manner.
  • Placed special merchandise orders for customers.
  • Unloaded trucks, stocked shelves and carried merchandise out on the floor for customers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Fire Services Administration

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
05-2026

Associate of Science - General Education

Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC

Skills

  • Firefighting Techniques
  • EMS expertise
  • Ambulance driving
  • Medical assessments
  • First aid certified
  • Incident safety
  • Technical Rescue: General
  • Technical Rescue: Water Specialty
  • Technical Rescue: Vehicle Specialty
  • Ladder operation
  • Apparatus maintenance
  • Life and property protection
  • Public education
  • Medical response
  • Emergency response
  • Time and resource allocation
  • Facility Maintenance

Accomplishments

  • Nick Wallace award for sportsmanship
  • 2013-2014 Jr. Firefighter of the year

Certification

  • EMT-Basic
  • BLS
  • PEPP
  • NC Firefighter 1&2
  • NC Technical Rescuer General
  • NC Technical Rescuer Water
  • NC Technical Rescuer Vehicle

Timeline

Firefighter/EMT-Basic

Town of Wake Forest
08.2023 - 01.2025

Firefighter/EMT-Basic

Town of Clayton
03.2022 - Current

Communications Specialist

Duke Life Flight
04.2019 - 09.2021

EMT-Basic

Duke Life Flight
03.2018 - 09.2021

EMT-Basic

North State Medical Transport
01.2017 - 02.2018

Resident Fire Fighter/EMT-Basic

Pinecroft-Sedgefield Fire District
05.2016 - 07.2017

Night Stocker

Grocery Boy Junior
10.2014 - 03.2015

Volunteer Firefighter

Fairview Rural Fire Department
06.2010 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Fire Services Administration

Columbia Southern University

Associate of Science - General Education

Wake Technical Community College
Andrew Craver