Brantley Wetherington
Ernul,NC
Summary
As a Army Veteran I have taken my skills from the military and have become a proven Mechanic, EMT-Basic, and firefighter with a track record of enhancing equipment vitality and emergency response efficiency. At Gregory Poole Equipment Co. I mastered hydraulic repair and work order management, significantly improving project turnaround times. Skilled in emergency management and maintaining calm under pressure, ensuring high levels of patient care and equipment reliability. Productive Mechanic, Apprentice Mentor, Safety Mentor and professional shop operator who keeps safety and customer satisfaction front and center. Versatile repair and maintenance technician with 13 years of experience working with various equipment and tools. I also have 20 years of experience, in emergency response as a firefighter and EMT.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanic
Gregory Poole Equipment Co.
02.2019 - Current
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Inspected and tested equipment and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, and filter replacement.
- Utilized computerized diagnostic equipment to conduct thorough inspections and determine outcomes.
- Repaired engine and transmission components to rebuild engine and enhance vitality.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Apprentice Mentor and Safety Mentor.
EMT-Basic
Duplin County Ems
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of protocols, procedures and medical advances.
- Assisted in removal of patients from hazardous or confined spaces.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Responded to calls swiftly, providing life-saving interventions.
- Utilized ambulances and other vehicles to transport patients to medical facilities.
- Responded to emergency medical calls, providing basic life support services in accordance with protocols.
EMT-Basic
Friendly Medical Transport
06.2017 - 02.2019
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of protocols, procedures and medical advances.
- Assessed patient conditions, maintaining calm demeanor in urgent situations.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
911 Dispatcher
MCAS Cherry Point
02.2017 - 06.2018
- Routed calls to police, fire, and ambulance service to meet individual call needs.
- Relayed latest information to first responders via electronic means, telephone calls, and radio responses.
- Received public emergency and non-emergency calls and supervised response prioritization in order to effectively dispatch official units such as police, fire, and EMS while tracking data in real-time environments.
- Completed appropriate forms and radio announcements for police department needs such as BOLO requests.
Mechanic
Taylor's Forklift Repair
10.2015 - 06.2017
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, and filter replacement.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Repaired engine and transmission components to rebuild engine and enhance vitality.
- Utilized computerized diagnostic equipment to conduct thorough inspections and determine outcomes.
Education
GED -
Cherokee High School
Canton, GA05.2006
Skills
- Volunteer Fire Fighter
- EMT-Basic
- HAZMAT OPS
- ICS 100, 200, 700, 701, 702, 706, 800, and 907
- Fire prevention
- MHSA Certified
- Medical Assistance
- Fire suppression tools operations
- Emergency support
Affiliations
- Little Swift Creek Volunteer Fire Department
Certification
- HAZWOPER - Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
- EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
- EMT Basic
- Various Firefighter Certifcations
Timeline
Mechanic
Gregory Poole Equipment Co.
02.2019 - Current
EMT-Basic
Duplin County Ems
06.2018 - 02.2019
EMT-Basic
Friendly Medical Transport
06.2017 - 02.2019
911 Dispatcher
MCAS Cherry Point
02.2017 - 06.2018
Mechanic
Taylor's Forklift Repair
10.2015 - 06.2017
GED -
Cherokee High School
- HAZWOPER - Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
- EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
- EMT Basic
- Various Firefighter Certifcations
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