Anthony Antonio Mitchell
Emergency Services
Augusta,GA
Summary
Confident Firefighter works effectively as part of cohesive team. Highly trained individual with great mechanical aptitude and background in medical response and fire suppression. Handles issues quickly and resolves conflicts successfully.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Fighter
Augusta Fire Department
Augusta, GA
03.2024 - Current
- Respond to emergency calls for fires, medical emergencies, and hazardous situations.
- Conduct fire prevention inspections and enforce fire codes in buildings.
- Provide public education on fire safety and prevention measures.
- Perform search and rescue operations in various emergency scenarios.
- Maintain and operate firefighting equipment and vehicles.
- Train personnel in firefighting techniques and emergency response protocols.
- Collaborated with team members during training exercises, enhancing operational efficiency and teamwork.
- Mentored junior firefighters on operational procedures and emergency response strategies.
- Led community outreach initiatives promoting fire safety education and awareness programs.
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- 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.
- Participated in physical fitness and training programs to maintain preparedness and stamina for fire rescues.
- Assisted in the containment of hazardous materials spills, ensuring public safety and environmental protection.
- Provided compassionate support to victims of fires or accidents through emotional reassurance and practical assistance such as finding temporary housing or connecting them with support services.
- Conducted search and rescue operations during natural disasters, locating trapped individuals and providing assistance as needed.
Watch Commander / SRT Team Leader
Department of Army
Augusta, GA
12.2009 - 10.2020
- In the absence of the Chief of Police takes on those responsibilities, serves as a Supervisory police officer and Watch Commander responsible for administering, and supervising nine DA Civilian and Military Police Officers; develops short and long-term plans, schedules, assignments and methods of operation; revises work schedules to cover unpredictable and emergency type manpower situations and the replacement of equipment.
- Prepares or oversees preparation of the journal, police reports, violation notices, activity logs, blotters, and shift operations.
- Reviews and proposes changes to existing regulations, procedures and policies; assures Serious Incidents Reports, Executive Summaries, Operation Reports, Police reports, citations and other administrative paperwork are complete and accurate.
- Prioritizes emergency dispatching of directorate assets; provides special instruction on difficult and unusual operations.
- Serves as the supervisor/Team leader of the Special Reaction Team, overseeing approximately 12 military police officers responsible to enforce law, maintain law and order, preserve the peace, and protect life and civil rights within the jurisdiction of the military installation.
- Ability to employ small unit tactics involving fire & maneuver, with rapid advancing movement between defensive position, while wearing protective gear for extended periods of time, (e.g. Employing 'Active Shooter' response tactics & techniques as a member of a small team).
Juvenile Corrections Officer
Augusta Youth Detention Center
Augusta, GA
07.2006 - 12.2009
- Guard inmates in penal institution in accordance with established policies, regulations, and procedures.
- Observe behavior of inmates in order to prevent disturbances and escapes.
- Conduct inspections of facilities to include inspecting locks, window bars, grills, doors and gates for tampering.
- Conducting frequent searches on inmates and cells for contraband articles.
- Guard and direct inmates during work assignment on and off the premises.
- Patrol assigned areas for evidence of forbidden activities, infraction of rules and unsatisfactory attitude and adjustment of prisoners.
- Supervised officers, employed force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners, if necessary.
- Escort inmates to and from visiting rooms, medical facilities and religious services.
- Prepares written reports concerning incidents of inmate's disturbance and injuries.
- Guard inmates in transit to jail, courtrooms, prisons, and other points.
Deputy
Richmond County Sheriff's Department
Augusta, GA
08.2005 - 07.2006
- Responsible for providing safety and security for all citizens of Augusta, GA.
- Worked closely with EMS and Fire Department for all emergency situations.
- Prepared, taught and put into practice department policy, procedures and regulations to respond to emergency situations and maintain good order and safety in Augusta.
- Coordinated with military enforcement for pickup and exchanges of Fort Gordon personnel who committed offences off post.
- Solid knowledge base of local and on post law policies, and regulations that would assist in supporting administrative and emergency operations.
Infantry
United States Army
Barstow, CA
08.2002 - 07.2005
- Was responsible for preparing operation maps, maintained situation map, indicating location, strength, tactical deployment and emplacements of friendly and enemy units.
- Prepared and maintained operations journal which contained briefs of important written and oral messages received and sent notifications of periodic reports, orders and specific matters that pertained to section and unit.
- Assisted supervisor in coordinating the employment of unit's fire and support weapons.
- Inspected unit weapons and equipment in order to determine the functioning condition of the weapon and equipment.
- Deployed, positioned, fired missile system and light machine guns during training and combat missions.
- Disassembled, cleaned, and loaded weapons and equipment for movement and use in combat.
- Designated location of gun, sector of fire and target.
- Computed firing data, aimed and fired weapons at fixed and moving targets, employing direct fire technique.
- Constructed and camouflaged weapon positions and ground obstacles.
- Performed preventive maintenance, routine test and authorized minor repairs to weapons and equipment.
- Prepared weapons and equipment for movement.
- Fired antitank and assault weapons at fixed and moving targets.
- Assisted supervisor in leading antitank or assault units to assault position during training operations.
- Opposed members of enemy ground forces in effort to destroy or capture enemy forces, using weapons, during combat missions and training operations while serving as member of infantry unit.
- Constructed field fortifications, including wire entanglements and road blocks.
- Camouflaged combat equipment using items such as leaves, nets, and plants.
- Trained and managed squad members and achieved significant improvements in their productivity.
Skills
- Emergency response
- Radio communication proficiency
- Relationship building and management
- Report preparation
- Personnel management
- Integrity and honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
- Patience and empathy
- Community engagement
- Physical fitness
- Self-defense techniques
- Community oriented policing
- Mental resilience
- Cultural awareness
Timeline
Fire Fighter
Augusta Fire Department
03.2024 - Current
Watch Commander / SRT Team Leader
Department of Army
12.2009 - 10.2020
Juvenile Corrections Officer
Augusta Youth Detention Center
07.2006 - 12.2009
Deputy
Richmond County Sheriff's Department
08.2005 - 07.2006
Infantry
United States Army
08.2002 - 07.2005