Confident Firefighter works effectively as part of cohesive team. Highly trained individual with great mechanical aptitude and background in medical response and fire suppression. Handles issues quickly and resolves conflicts successfully.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic/Firefighter
City Of Columbus-Division Of Fire
Columbus, OH
12.2003 - Current
Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
Inspected buildings for pre-fire plans, fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances.
Evaluated areas after containing fires to identify and suppress hot spots.
Provided station tours, pre-incident surveys and installed smoke detectors to provide fire education to public.
Firefighter
City Of Athens
Athens, OH
08.1997 - 12.2003
Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
Carried, placed and extended ladders in training and in emergencies.
Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
Responded to confined space incidents, EMS and hazardous material incidents.
Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
Inspected buildings for pre-fire plans, fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances.
Operated pumping engine to direct water pressure in hose and nozzle for most efficient operation.
Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
Evaluated areas after containing fires to identify and suppress hot spots.
Provided station tours, pre-incident surveys and installed smoke detectors to provide fire education to public.
Performed maintenance on water tanks, fire hoses and other firefighting equipment.
Inspected alarms, hydrants, sprinkler systems and standpipe systems for operational use to minimize incidents.
Filled firetrucks with water, sandbags and gas to maintain proper supply of materials in trucks.
Assistant Manager
Bob Evans Restauant
Athens, OH
03.1997 - 08.1997
Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
Set and enforced policies focused on increasing team productivity and strengthening operational efficiency.
Mentored sales team in applying effective sales techniques and delivering top-notch customer service.
Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.
Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Hocking College
Nelsonville, OH
Skills
Drills and Demonstrations
Station and Equipment Cleaning
Emergency Response
Building Access Strategies
Team Collaboration
Law Enforcement Collaboration
Fire Suppression Techniques
Quality Assessment
Documentation and Recordkeeping
Data Analysis
Flexible and Adaptable
Problem Anticipation and Resolution
Team Building
De-escalation Techniques
Certification
Firefighter II - 1997
Paramedic - 2008
CFI - Certified Fire Inspector - 1997
Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training - 2017
Human Trafficking Task Force (HTTF) Training - 2021
USA Hockey Official - 1991 - 2019
Timeline
Paramedic/Firefighter
City Of Columbus-Division Of Fire
12.2003 - Current
Firefighter
City Of Athens
08.1997 - 12.2003
Assistant Manager
Bob Evans Restauant
03.1997 - 08.1997
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Hocking College
CFI - Certified Fire Inspector
Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training - 2017
Human Trafficking Task Force (HTTF) Training - 2021
USA Hockey Official - 1991 - 2019
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