Austin Padgett
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
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Marine Corps Rifleman
United States Marine Corps Reserve
05.2023 - Current
- Located, destroyed and assaulted enemies by fire.
- Utilized grenades and pyrotechnics for flagging and signaling.
- Worked on fire team of [6] people to outmaneuver enemy forces.
- Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency, and knowledgeable assistance.
- Trained teams on emergency situation preparedness and integration of tactical planning, equipment maintenance and weapon use.
- Maintained secure communication systems to relay information to and from command teams.
- Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use.
- Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.
- Oversaw maintenance and repair of weapons and equipment to preserve operational readiness.
Firefighter
Level Volunteer Fire Co Inc.
11.2019 - Current
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- 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.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Monitored and responded to hazardous gas levels and smoke detectors to avoid injuries and fatalities.
- Operated hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment.
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
- Inspected alarms, hydrants, sprinkler systems and standpipe systems for operational use to minimize incidents.
Laborer
EMH Environmental
08.2019 - Current
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Understood and followed verbal and written instructions to complete work correctly.
- Maintained organized and clean work areas at all times on job sites.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Organized materials, tools, and equipment to supply team members.
- Utilized construction tools and machinery to effectively complete job site projects.
- Followed proper equipment operation and maintenance procedures to keep equipment in good working condition.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Havre De Grace Highschool
Havre De Grace, MD06.2022
No Degree - Incident Command
FEMA
06.2022
No Degree - Fire Suppression And HAZMAT
Maryland Fire Rescue Institute
Edgewood, MD01.2021
Skills
- Team Supervision
- First Aid Certified
- Teamwork and Loyalty
- Community Education
- Emergency Response
- Working as a team
- Hazard Prevention
Timeline
Marine Corps Rifleman
United States Marine Corps Reserve
05.2023 - Current
Firefighter
Level Volunteer Fire Co Inc.
11.2019 - Current
Laborer
EMH Environmental
08.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Havre De Grace Highschool
No Degree - Incident Command
FEMA
No Degree - Fire Suppression And HAZMAT
Maryland Fire Rescue Institute