Ava Eggers

Volunteer Firefighter

sutter creek fire protection

Sutter Creek, CA

01.2024 - Current

Advised homeowners on methods for preventing house fires through proper storage of flammable materials and use of extinguishers.
Conducted public education programs about fire safety topics, such as smoke alarms and home escape plans.
Coordinated efforts between multiple emergency response teams during major incidents.
Participated in post-emergency reviews with supervisors to discuss ways to improve future responses.
Responded quickly to emergency calls, providing medical aid where necessary.
Communicated with other members of the team to coordinate activities at a scene.
Participated in regular drills and training sessions to keep skills up-to-date.
Inspected and maintained firefighting gear to ensure proper functioning.
Interacted professionally with victims, witnesses and other personnel associated with an incident.
Attended community events to provide information on fire safety awareness initiatives.
Assisted in the operation of fire suppression equipment, such as hoses, nozzles and ladders.
Developed strategies for containment of fires based on environmental factors such as wind direction and fuel sources.
Monitored weather conditions to determine potential risks from lightning strikes or other natural disasters.
Held nozzles and directed streams of fog, chemicals or water to combat fires.
Communicated with other firefighters and emergency personnel to relay observations, equipment needs, and other relevant information.
Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
Participated in fire and life safety inspections of commercial and residential properties and checked operating condition of hydrants.
Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
Answered emergency situations and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims, and prevent escalation.
Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
Checked hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
Responded to fire and safety-related emergency calls in local area.
Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
Located hydrants and operated pumps at proper pressure to evaluate adequacy of water system and availability of water supply.
Inspected buildings to determine compliance with fire codes and fire prevention protocols.