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Benjamin Adair

North Stratford

Summary

Emergency response professional with extensive background in fire safety and emergency management. Recognized for ability to lead teams through critical situations and implement effective response strategies. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring reliable and efficient outcomes. Key skills include incident command, crisis management, and strategic decision-making.

Driven and dependable, with solid background in emergency response and team leadership, ensuring effective coordination and safety. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of fire suppression techniques and emergency medical procedures, with strong skills in crisis management and communication. Committed to enhancing community safety and leading teams to achieve optimal results.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fire Captain

Colebrook Fire Department
12.2024 - Current
  • Mentored new firefighters in developing essential skills and understanding departmental expectations for performance excellence.
  • Led a team of firefighters in extinguishing hazardous material fires, minimizing environmental impact and potential harm to nearby residents.
  • Improved firefighter safety through consistent training sessions and adherence to established guidelines.
  • Compiled and maintained maintenance log books
  • Performed tasks generally assigned to a firefighter including vehicle extrication, Haz-Mat identification and mitigation, interior and exterior firefighting operations, off road rescue, wildland firefighting, wilderness rescue, water rescue and low angle rope rescue.
  • Performed maintenance and operation of firefighting equipment.
  • Acted in the role of a company officer supervising a daily crew of 5 firefighters assigned to a Rescue truck and Ladder truck.
  • Acted as the incident commander for emergency situations.
  • Perform the role of a company officer leading groups of 3-5 personal to complete tasks assigned by the Incident Commander.
  • Schedule and execute community outreach and education to include fire prevention and education of resources available.
  • Spearhead department sponsored fundraisers.
  • Meet with mutual aid partners and state officials to pre-plan large scale incidents response and build response infrastructure.

EMT-Basic

45th Parallel Emergency Medical Services
03.2021 - Current
  • Evaluated patients to determine level of acuity and transport status in both the 911 and interfacility setting.
  • Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transport
  • Conducted routine equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation. Currently managing fleet maintenance operations including radios, scheduled maintenance and in house equipment repairs to include upfitting.
  • Prepared and instructed blocks of education and routine trainings via lecture and skill based training to EMS providers within the 45th Parallel EMS organization as well as EMS providers affiliated with local fire department and law enforcement agencies.
  • Performed all roles of a provider during an interfacility transfers (IFT).
  • Trained new providers on department SOP/SOG and assisted with completing the objectives needed to complete the orientation process.
  • Collaborated with medical doctors and other healthcare professionals to form a comprehensive plan based on patient working diagnosis, acuity and distance to appropriate care to ensure patients received the best treatment possible resulting in an increased chance for a positive outcome.
  • Perform blocks of instructions following the American Heart Association recommendations to teach CPR and first aid to both the general public along with healthcare professionals.
  • Complete blocks of instruction teaching Active Attack Integrated Response (AAIR) to firefighters, EMS and Law enforcement.

Firefighter

Stratford Hollow Fire Rescue
12.2018 - Current
  • Performed tasks generally assigned to a firefighter including vehicle extrication, Haz-Mat identification and mitigation, interior and exterior firefighting operations, off road rescue, wildland firefighting, wilderness rescue, water rescue and low angle rope rescue.
  • Performed maintenance and operation of firefighting equipment.

Fire Lieutenant

Colebrook Fire Department
01.2023 - 12.2024
  • Performed tasks generally assigned to a firefighter including vehicle extrication, Haz-Mat identification and mitigation, interior and exterior firefighting operations, off road rescue, wildland firefighting, wilderness rescue, water rescue and low angle rope rescue.
  • Performed maintenance and operation of firefighting equipment.
  • Acted in the role of a company officer supervising a daily crew of 5 firefighters assigned to a Rescue truck and Ladder truck.
  • Acted as the incident commander for emergency situations.
  • Perform the role of a company officer leading groups of 3-5 personal to complete tasks assigned by the Incident Commander.
  • Schedule and execute community outreach and education to include fire prevention and education of resources available.
  • Spearhead department sponsored fundraisers.
  • Meet with mutual aid partners and state officials to pre-plan large scale incidents response and build response infrastructure.

Parts Counter Person

Don Noyes Chevrolet
03.2020 - 03.2021
  • Assisted customers and service technicians with locating specific parts to purchase or order.
  • Conducted regular inventory audits, identifying discrepancies and making necessary adjustments to maintain accurate records.
  • Create indepth parts and service quotes to accurately quote repair pricing and time.

Service Advisor

Don Noyes Chevrolet
01.2019 - 03.2020
  • Educated customers on proper vehicle maintenance, fostering long-term relationships built on trust and loyalty.
  • Maintained high customer satisfaction standards to meet or exceed targets.
  • Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
  • Consistently met or exceeded monthly sales targets by upselling relevant products/services when appropriate.
  • Perform minor maintenance on customer vehicles when a technician is unavailable.
  • Write repair orders to ensure the customer complaints are accurately relayed to the service technician.
  • Maintain an accurate record of vehicle service for billing.

Healthcare Specialist (68W)

US Army
09.2015 - 12.2018
  • Prepared and performed blocks of instructions to teach all ranks of soldiers life saving interventions, sports injury prevention and injury prevention in an austere environment.
  • Assisted in the maintenance of multiple Stryker vehicle platforms.
  • Acted as the role of a Stryker MGS driver and completed a heavy weapons qualification gunnery.

Education

High School Diploma -

Colebrook Academy
Colebrook, NH
06-2015

Skills

  • Emergency response
  • Personnel management
  • Fire suppression
  • Technical rescue
  • Public education
  • Hazardous materials response
  • Emergency response procedures
  • Incident command
  • Facility and equipment maintenance
  • Fire prevention
  • Emergency management
  • Interagency coordination
  • Fire department procedures
  • Staff development and leadership
  • Crew leadership
  • Crew training
  • Emergency medical treatment
  • Workload prioritization

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor Certification - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
  • Incident Command System Certification (ICS) - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
  • Hazardous Materials Operations Level Certification - International Association of Arson Investigators.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor
  • NH Driver's License
  • NREMT EMT
  • NH EMT License
  • VT EMT License
  • Federally certified car seat inspector.
  • Active Attack Integrated Response (AAIR) instructor

Timeline

Fire Captain

Colebrook Fire Department
12.2024 - Current

Fire Lieutenant

Colebrook Fire Department
01.2023 - 12.2024

EMT-Basic

45th Parallel Emergency Medical Services
03.2021 - Current

Parts Counter Person

Don Noyes Chevrolet
03.2020 - 03.2021

Service Advisor

Don Noyes Chevrolet
01.2019 - 03.2020

Firefighter

Stratford Hollow Fire Rescue
12.2018 - Current

Healthcare Specialist (68W)

US Army
09.2015 - 12.2018

High School Diploma -

Colebrook Academy

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