Andrew Hughes
Shelby,NC
Summary
Accomplished Firefighter with a proven track record at City of Shelby, adept in emergency medical responses and structural firefighting. Excelled in leadership, mentoring new team members, and maintaining high emergency readiness. Skilled in operating specialized firefighting equipment and fostering community relations. Demonstrated exceptional stress tolerance and resilience in critical situations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter
City of Shelby
01.2017 - Current
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
- 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.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills while serving as a mentor to new firefighters, fostering a culture of teamwork and professionalism within the department.
- Maintained optimal readiness for emergency situations by regularly participating in drills and training exercises.
- Utilized technical expertise in operating specialized firefighting equipment such as aerial ladders, hydraulic extrication tools, and thermal imaging cameras.
- Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cherryville High School
Cherryville, NC06.2016
Skills
- Structural Firefighting
- Emergency Medical Technician Certified
- Fitness and Agility
- Fire Safety
- Stress tolerance and resilience
- Vehicle extrication
- Community Relations
- Search and Rescue Techniques
- Fire pump operation
- Fire Hose Deployment
- Fireground Communications
- Fire prevention
- Apparatus inspection
Certification
- Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Certification (ARFF) - Federal Aviation Administration.
- Structural Collapse Operations Level Responder – State or Local Government Agencies or Third-Party Organizations.
- Firefighter I Certification (FF I) - International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC).
- Rope Rescue Technician Level I & II – State or Local Government Agencies or Third-Party Organizations.
- Swiftwater Rescue Technician – State or Local Government Agencies or Third-Party Organizations.
- Emergency Vehicle Operator Course Certificate– Various States' Departments of Transportation.
- Incident Command System Certifications 100-400 Levels – Federal Emergency Management Agency.
- Technical Rescue Certification - State or Local Government Agencies.
- Firefighter II Certification (FF II) - International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC).
- OSHA Certified
- CPR/AED Certification
- North Carolina Class B Driver's License
Timeline
Firefighter
City of Shelby
01.2017 - Current
High School Diploma -
Cherryville High School
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