Andrew Hershelman
Lexington,SC
Summary
Highly motivated Firefighter with in-depth knowledge of safely suppressing fires. Thinks quickly under pressure and remains calm in stressful situations. Offering six years of experience in efficiently responding to fire and EMS alarms. Proficient performing emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter
Greenwood County South Carolina, Fire Department
2022.10 - Current
- Part Time Firefighter / Driver
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services covering 400 square miles
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
Firefighter
County Of Spartanburg, Trinity Fire Department
2022.09 - Current
- Part Time Firefighter / Driver
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services covering 140 square miles
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
Engineer / Emergency Medical Technician
City Of West Columbia
2017.09 - Current
- Responds to fire, medical, rescue, and public service calls providing assistance to citizens of response area
- ISO class 1 department cover 9 square miles responding to 3400 calls in 2022
- Provides Medical care as Emergency Medical Technician along side Paramedics at Columbia areas only ALS Fire Department
- Assigned as Driver / Operator of Tower 402
- Swift-water II Technician and Boat operator
- MSA G1 C.A.R.E certification
- Member of Training and Health and Wellness Committee
- Preform inventory and order station and apparatus supplies
- Performed preventative maintenance to keep tools and equipment functional.
- 2021 Firefighter of the Year
- 2019 South Carolina Firefighter Association Stair Climb Third place (18-39)
- 2018 South Carolina Firefighter Association Stair Climb First place (18-39)
Firefighter Recruit
City Of Charleston Fire Department
2017.06 - 2017.08
- Firefighter recruit in City of Charlestons 26 week school
- voluntarily left program in Aug 2017
Full Time Student
Greenville Technical College
2016.08 - 2017.12
- Full Time student in Associates Fire Science program online
- Continued education after completing 18 week Firefighter / EMT cadet program in the fall semester of 2016
- Fire Science program was discontinued before completion
Infantryman
United States Army
2013.05 - 2016.05
- Served in the 25th Infantry Division, 2nd Brigade, 1st Battalion 27th Infantry Regiment, Stryker
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Participated in Cobra Gold 15 traveling to Thailand, South Korea and the Philippines to train with allied forces and joint community service projects
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Maintained secure communication systems to relay information to and from command teams.
- Trained over multinational partners, contractors and foreign nationals to develop warfighting and defense capabilities.
- Trained new infantry soldiers on standard operating procedures.
- Oversaw maintenance and repair of weapons and equipment to preserve operational readiness.
- Installed, operated and maintained field communications equipment.
Education
Certificate - Firefighter / EMT Cadet Program
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
Limestone College
Gaffney, SC05.2012
Skills
- Firefighting
- Fire Prevention
- Fire Pump Operation
- Rescue Equipment Use
- Emergency Response
- Apparatus Inspection
- Fire Suppression Tools Operations
- Community Education
Certification
- Firefighter II
- Confined Space Rescue
- Pumper Operations II
- Low and High angle operation
- Rope Rescue Specialist
- Swiftwater II Technicain
- Boat Operator
- Flood and Moving water Boat Operations
- Water Rescue Operations
- Preparation for Initial company operations
- Aerial Operations
- Rapid Intervention Operations
- Flammable liquids and Gas firefighting
- Hazmat operations
- Emergency Vehicle Driver Training
- Auto Extrication
- Firefighter survival / Rescue the rescuer
Timeline
Firefighter
Greenwood County South Carolina, Fire Department
2022.10 - Current
Firefighter
County Of Spartanburg, Trinity Fire Department
2022.09 - Current
Engineer / Emergency Medical Technician
City Of West Columbia
2017.09 - Current
Firefighter Recruit
City Of Charleston Fire Department
2017.06 - 2017.08
Full Time Student
Greenville Technical College
2016.08 - 2017.12
Infantryman
United States Army
2013.05 - 2016.05
Certificate - Firefighter / EMT Cadet Program
Greenville Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
Limestone College
- Firefighter II
- Confined Space Rescue
- Pumper Operations II
- Low and High angle operation
- Rope Rescue Specialist
- Swiftwater II Technicain
- Boat Operator
- Flood and Moving water Boat Operations
- Water Rescue Operations
- Preparation for Initial company operations
- Aerial Operations
- Rapid Intervention Operations
- Flammable liquids and Gas firefighting
- Hazmat operations
- Emergency Vehicle Driver Training
- Auto Extrication
- Firefighter survival / Rescue the rescuer
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