Brandon Haynes

Town Of Southern Pines

Southern Pines, NC

08.2023 - Current

Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
Prepared detailed reports concerning all activities at emergency scenes.
Coordinated with other first responders during multi-agency responses.
Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
Inspected vehicles for proper operation prior to use on emergency calls.
Responded promptly to medical emergencies such as heart attacks or stroke victims.
Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents and other emergency situations.
Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
Checked hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
Checked smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in residences and businesses.