Anthony Bolden
Cheshire
Summary
- Diligent professional with experience in emergency support and medical response coupled with fire suppression techniques.
- Team-focused with strong communication skills to rapidly and effectively respond to emergencies. Stellar work ethic, integrity and reliability. Seasoned firefighter with proven experience in emergency response and fire suppression techniques.
- Skilled in operating firefighting equipment, conducting rescue operations, and providing medical aid with precision and calm under pressure. Demonstrated ability to lead teams during high-stress situations and contribute to successful outcomes. Committed to ongoing professional development and community safety education. Seasoned
- Firefighter with comprehensive background in fire suppression, emergency medical services and disaster response. Demonstrated ability to provide critical support in high-stress environments, lead teams during challenging interventions and educate public on fire safety best practices. Proven skills in rescue operations, hazardous material handling and equipment maintenance contribute to ensuring community safety and preparedness.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter
City of New Haven
New Haven
01.1991 - 01.2023
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
- Responded quickly to hazardous materials incidents by containing spills or leaks with appropriate protective gear.
- Collaborated with Hazmat to clean up chemical and oil spills.
- Prepared detailed reports concerning all activities at emergency scenes.
- Located victims trapped by fires, extricated and rendered first aid.
- Analyzed situations to quickly adopt courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances.
- Operated specialized equipment such as pumps, aerial ladder trucks, and hazardous material units.
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
- Ascended and descended ladders, stairs and ramps in smoke-filled areas.
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
- Communicated with other firefighters and emergency personnel to relay observations, equipment needs, and other relevant information.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Checked hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
- Participated in on-call schedule to respond to requests for assistance after hours and on weekends or holidays.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD08-1983
High School Diploma -
Wilbur Cross HighSchool
New Haven, CT06-1978
Skills
- Fire suppression
- Hazardous materials response
- Emergency medical care
- Equipment operation
- Incident reporting
- Rescue techniques
- EMT-certified
- Equipment evaluation
- Crisis management
- Disaster management
- Risk assessment
- Fire management
- Driver
- EMS expertise
- Victim rescue
Timeline
Firefighter
City of New Haven
01.1991 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Arts -
Morgan State University
High School Diploma -
Wilbur Cross HighSchool
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