Andrew Polmateer
Montesano,WA
Summary
Experienced Fire Captain offering extensive list of successes building and leading talented teams in training, drills and high-danger emergency events. Highly committed to safety and continuous provision of quality emergency response. Equipped with strong background overseeing group efforts across diverse facilities ranging in size and complexity.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Captain
Hoquiam Fire Department
Hoquiam, WA
01.2005 - Current
- Shift commander
- Responsible for overseeing fire and EMS call response
- Responsible planning daily activities of the shift and coordinating between 2 stations
- Responsible for daily staffing and scheduling including monitoring annual leave for all shift members
- Responsible for monthly evaluations for probationary members and creating coaching and counseling plans for all members as needed
- Member of department training committee
- Responsible for all of the departments small equipment maintenance and purchasing
- Responsible for Headquarters building maintenance
- Compile and maintain log books, run reports and training records.
Shop Manager
Woodinville Windshield
Woodinville, WA
08.2003 - 12.2004
- Kept orderly and accurate accounting records by monitoring sales documentation.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Delivered excellent customer service by addressing and resolving customer inquiries and complaints.
Resident Firefighter
Snohomish County Fire District 7
Snohomish, WA
07.1997 - 06.2004
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
Education
Associate of Arts - Fire Command Administration
Edmonds Community College
Lynnwood, WASkills
- Fire Response Team Direction
- Fire Department Procedures
- Facility and Equipment Maintenance
- Critical Thinking
- Staff Performance Evaluation
- Emergency Medical Care
- Fire Suppression Coordination
Certification
- Fire Officer I
- Instructor I
- Firefighter I & II
- NFA Incident Safety Officer
- Haz-Mat Ops & awareness
- NIMS 100, 300, 400, 700, 800
- EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
- NFA Leadership I, II, II
- Basic fire investigation
- Washington state paramedic
Timeline
Fire Captain
Hoquiam Fire Department
01.2005 - Current
Shop Manager
Woodinville Windshield
08.2003 - 12.2004
Resident Firefighter
Snohomish County Fire District 7
07.1997 - 06.2004
Associate of Arts - Fire Command Administration
Edmonds Community College
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