Andrew Gaerlan
Seaview,WA
Summary
A hard working quick learning Firefighter who started their career at sixteen years old, with a continued eagerness to continue learning and further their experience and education to better their department.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern Firefighter
Astoria Fire Department
08.2024 - Current
- Twenty-four hour shifts involving tasks and responsibilities of a career firefighter.
- Participate in training and drills while also getting a college education.
- Live at a volunteer station while responding to calls as a volunteer firefighter.
Volunteer firefighter
Long Beach Volunteer Fire Department
08.2022 - Current
- Respond to calls
- Participate in public events such as parades or field days at local elementary school
Volunteer Firefighter
Ilwaco Hook and Ladder Company (IFD)
06.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: ilwacohookandladderco.org
- Respond to calls
- Participate in public events such as parades or safety fairs to help educate people about fire safety
Pizza maker / DishWasher
Serious Pizza
04.2021 - 07.2024
- Help make pizzas
- Restock food lines
- Prep toppings
- Clean dishes
- Wherever there was work to be done around the restaurant is where I would be
Education
High School - Honors and Dual Credit English, Dual Credit Calculus
Ilwaco High School
Ilwaco, WA06.2024
Skills
- Hard worker
- Quick Learner
- Responsible
- Determined
- Organized
- Excellent written communication skills
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Works well with others
- Works independently
- Respectful
- Punctual
- Always Pursuing More Education
Certification
- CPR / First Aid Certification, 2024
- National Fire Protection Association - Firefighter 1 Certification, 2024
- National Fire Protection Association - Firefighter 2 Certification, 2024
Honors Awards Scholarships
All League O Linemen, 11/01/23, Rated one of the best Linemen in Schools League of players
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer Firefighter, Ilwaco Fire Department, Ilwaco, WA, 06/01/22 - present
Volunteer Firefighter, Long Beach Fire Department, Long Beach, WA, 07/01/22 - present
Activities
- Ilwaco High School Football, Ilwaco, WA, Freshmen, Lineman, lettered, Sophomore, Lineman, lettered, Senior, Lineman, lettered, Team Captain
- Ilwaco High School Band, Ilwaco, WA, Junior, Drummer, Senior, Drummer
- Ilwaco High School SkillsUSA, Ilwaco, WA, SW Regional Firefighting Competition Champion, 2023, Washington State Leadership Conference, Tacoma, WA, 2023, Firefighter Competition, 3rd place, SW Regional Firefighting Competition Champion, 2024, Washington State Leadership Conference, Tacoma, WA, 2024, Firefighter Competition Participant
- Ilwaco High School Track and Field, Ilwaco, WA, Freshmen, Thrower, lettered, Sophomore, Thrower, lettered
Timeline
Intern Firefighter
Astoria Fire Department
08.2024 - Current
Volunteer firefighter
Long Beach Volunteer Fire Department
08.2022 - Current
Volunteer Firefighter
Ilwaco Hook and Ladder Company (IFD)
06.2022 - Current
Pizza maker / DishWasher
Serious Pizza
04.2021 - 07.2024
- CPR / First Aid Certification, 2024
- National Fire Protection Association - Firefighter 1 Certification, 2024
- National Fire Protection Association - Firefighter 2 Certification, 2024
High School - Honors and Dual Credit English, Dual Credit Calculus
Ilwaco High School
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