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Work History
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Buck Klenner

Firefighter
Queen Creek,AZ

Summary

Dynamic Captain with over a decade of experience in emergency services. Skilled in leading diverse teams and conducting comprehensive training programs. Committed to enhancing team performance and improving response strategies for real-life scenarios.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Training Captain

QCFMD
07.2024 - Current
  • Instruct East Valley Regional Ladder Quarterly Trainings.
  • Provide on-going training towards active Engineers. Alongside, overseeing the promotion and testing process for Firefighters looking to promote.
  • Creating training & testing environments to prepare for real life scenarios.

Captain

QCFMD
01.2019 - 07.2024
  • Managed emergency medical calls, worked with my team of firefighters to deliver essential emergency medical services and at times provide life saving procedures.
  • Led a team of firefighters in extinguishing fires, minimizing environmental impact and potential harm to nearby residents.
  • Conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations and completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters.
  • 2020 was my 1st Recruit Training Officer assignment at Mesa's East Valley Regional Academy.

Engineer

QCFMD
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Operate and drive fire apparatus to alarms; regulate water pressure through hose lines.
  • Ensure safety of the crew and community while driving fire apparatus code 3 to emergencies.
  • Conduct weekly and daily inspections on fire apparatus and the tools and equipment assigned to that vehicle.
  • In 2018, I started assisting instructors at East Valley Regional Fire Academy with hose management and hydraulics.

Firefighter

QCFMD
07.2013 - 01.2017
  • Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
  • Maintained optimal readiness for emergency situations by regularly participating in drills and training exercises.
  • Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.

Firefighter

Rural Metro Fire
01.2010 - 07.2013
  • Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
  • Maintained optimal readiness for emergency situations by regularly participating in drills and training exercises.
  • Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.

Education

Paramedic - Paramedicine

Central Arizona College
Coolidge, AZ
05.2001 -

Fire 1 & 2 - Fire Science

Central Arizona College
Coolidge, AZ
05.2001 -

Emergency Medical Technician - Fire Science

Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ
05.2001 -

Timeline

Training Captain

QCFMD
07.2024 - Current

Captain

QCFMD
01.2019 - 07.2024

Engineer

QCFMD
01.2017 - 01.2019

Firefighter

QCFMD
07.2013 - 01.2017

Firefighter

Rural Metro Fire
01.2010 - 07.2013

Paramedic - Paramedicine

Central Arizona College
05.2001 -

Fire 1 & 2 - Fire Science

Central Arizona College
05.2001 -

Emergency Medical Technician - Fire Science

Mesa Community College
05.2001 -
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