Benjamin Goodwin
Auburndale
Summary
Motivated and dependable Firefighter/EMT with nearly three years of frontline experience in emergency response, fire suppression, and rescue operations. Known for a strong work ethic, teamwork mentality, and a commitment to safety and service. Experienced in operating emergency apparatus, executing technical rescues, and providing patient care in high-pressure environments.
Certifications include:
- Rope Rescue Technician
- Confined Space Rescue Technician
- Vehicle Machinery Technician
- Pump Operator
- Aerial Operations
- Fire officer 1 and 2
Dedicated to ongoing education and skill development to continuously grow as a valuable member of any fire rescue team.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter/EMT
Pasco County Fire Rescue
04.2025 - Current
- Responded to fire, medical, rescue, and hazardous materials emergencies.
- Provided Basic Life Support (BLS) and patient assessments in high-stress environments.
- Operated and maintained firefighting apparatus, tools, and medical equipment.
- Assisted in fire suppression, search and rescue, and post-incident overhaul.
- Completed accurate documentation for incident and patient care reports.
- Participated in ongoing training, drills, and physical fitness activities.
- Engaged in public education and safety outreach initiatives.
- Worked collaboratively with EMS, law enforcement, and mutual aid agencies.
Firefighter/EMT
Auburndale Fire Department
01.2023 - Current
- Rescued victims in training and ventilated structures using forced entry techniques.
- Addressed hazardous situations to determine strategy for investigating, suppressing, or extinguishing fires.
- Evaluated emergency scenes to assess injuries and request necessary resources.
- Assisted in managing emergency scenes for personnel coordination, crowd control and traffic management.
- BLS life saving measures, providing patient care and Managing and monitoring Airway, Breathing and Circulation.
Lawn Maintenance/cemetery
City of Auburndale
02.2020 - 01.2023
- Improved shape and growth of trees, shrubs, and flowers with trimming.
- Used wide range of gardening tools and equipment.
- Discarded sticks, trash, and leaf debris to maintain landscaping.
- Controlled growth of unwanted weeds with manual removal and chemical applications.
- Funeral set up and take down.
- Operating backhoe to dig graves and back fill.
- Operating lawn equipment such as large lawn mowers.
- Irrigation
Truss Builder
Progress Truss
04.2018 - 02.2020
- Trained new employees in proper techniques for constructing high-quality trusses.
- Met specifications by verifying correct placement of plates and webbing.
Education
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Fire Science
Valencia College
06.2026
GED - undefined
Polk Works Young Leaders
Winter Haven, FL01.2017
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Hazard management
- Ladder rescue
- Community Education
- Fire Control
- Equipment Maintenance and Repair
- Emergency support
- Fire Pump Operation
- First Aid and CPR
Certification
- Fire officer 1 and 2
- Rope Technician (RN 3271)
- Vehicle Machinery Technician (RN3276)
- Confined space Technician ( RN 3275)
- Gain Access: Forcible Entry, Ladders, Vent Enter Search
- Aerial Operations ATPC 307
- EMT
- Firefighter 1,2
- EVOC
- FEMA IS100, 200,700,800
- NWCG S-130, 190
- Fire Service Hydraulics (ATPC1302)
- Apparatus Operations (ATPC1302)
Timeline
Firefighter/EMT
Pasco County Fire Rescue
04.2025 - Current
Firefighter/EMT
Auburndale Fire Department
01.2023 - Current
Lawn Maintenance/cemetery
City of Auburndale
02.2020 - 01.2023
Truss Builder
Progress Truss
04.2018 - 02.2020
GED - undefined
Polk Works Young Leaders
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Fire Science
Valencia College