Brian Badger

• Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
• Assessed nature and extent of fire, condition of buildings, danger to adjacent buildings and water supply status to determine crew or company requirements.
• Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
• Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
• Checked hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
• Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
• Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.

Extinguished residential, structural, woods and automobile fires with handheld tools and equipment. Maintained supplies and materials on fire and rescue vehicles. Completed continuing education classes in firefighting, rescue and emergency services. Prepared reports of fires, accidents and emergencies for accurate transfer of information. Presented fire safety presentations for local schools.

Volunteer firefighter responded to emergency situations as needed. Participated in Volunteer station takeover days. Completed continuing education classes in firefighting, rescue and emergency services.