Grant Gerndt
Summary
Personable Firefighter with 7 years of experience who offers exceptional emergency response, while maintaining open communication and collaboration with surrounding teams. Is quick thinking and calm when working in high-pressure situations and is also dedicated to protecting others. Is an employee who is known for punctuality, pursuing employment options where good customer service and positive attitudes will make a difference. Highly-motivated individual with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Exceptionally able to work effectively unsupervised and can quickly master new skills. Flexible hard worker who is ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter
Eglin AFB Fire Department
09.2021 - Current
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
- Organized and coordinated training sessions for new employees.
Fire Officer
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Performed crew proficiency training for medical, structural, ARFF, and wildland operations.
- Supervises daily operations of fire stations and assigned personnel always ensuring response readiness.
- Oversaw station efforts to continuously deliver timely and quality responses in areas of fire, medical and public safety administration.
- Successfully lead a crew of 4 personnel through ARFF, structural, and medical emergencies.
Logistics/ppe TECHNICIAN & EXTINGUISHER MAINTENance
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Managed and maintained halon extinguisher program of 181 Halon Extinguishers valued over 2.1 million dollars for the support of 12 different squadrons assigned to the airfield.
- Documented test results from inspections and repairs conducted on personal protective equipment.
- Managed the Personal Protective Equipment program that includes over 300 sets of complete firefighter turnouts totaling a total value of over 1 million dollars.
Firefighter/Driver/Operator
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
08.2016 - 01.2018
- Worked as part of a firefighting crew with specialized equipment that performed structural, wildland, hazmat, BLS and major ARFF responses with multiple types of aircraft ranging from fighters, rotary wing, and large frame aircraft.
- Excelled in a qualification for a HazMat technician in the control and decontamination of Hazardous materials by utilizing specialized equipment and clothing.
- Served as a driver and operator on vehicles with significant complexity such as 7501250 GPM pumpers, aerial, crash rescue, mobile water supply, and wildland apparatus on a military.
Education
High school Diploma -
Sparta Highschool
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science
United States Air Force
Skills
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Experience in Leadership
- Mentoring and Training
- Emergency Response
- Purchasing/Logistics Management
Certification
- Rescue Technician
- HazMat Ops – Personal Protective Equipment
- Fire Incident Safety Officer
- Driver Operator ARFF
- Driver Operator Mobile Water Supply
- Fire Instructor 1
Timeline
Firefighter
Eglin AFB Fire Department
09.2021 - Current
Fire Officer
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
02.2020 - 08.2021
Logistics/ppe TECHNICIAN & EXTINGUISHER MAINTENance
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
01.2018 - 02.2020
Firefighter/Driver/Operator
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
08.2016 - 01.2018
High school Diploma -
Sparta Highschool
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science
United States Air Force
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