Cameron Rhodes
Palmyra,Indiana
Summary
With over a decade of firefighting experience, including leadership roles at Palmyra Volunteer Fire Department, I excel in fire suppression tactics and decisive leadership under pressure. My continuous learning attitude and proficiency in fire ground communications have significantly enhanced operational efficiency and safety.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter/sergeant
Highlander Fire Protection District
Floyds Knobs, IN
03.2023 - Current
- Assessed nature and extent of fire, condition of buildings, danger to adjacent buildings and water supply status to determine crew or company requirements.
- Responded to fire and safety-related emergency calls in local area.
- Observed strict safety protocols to maintain personal and coworker safety.
- Reviewed incident reports, analyzed data and provided recommendations for corrective actions.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
- Conducted fire suppression, rescue and medical operations in hazardous environments.
- Established and managed water supplies to support suppression activities.
- Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
Captain
Palmyra Volunteer Fire department
Palmyra , IN
01.2014 - Current
- Provided leadership and guidance to assigned crew members during drills, exercises, and real-world operations.
- Responded to emergency calls and managed the on-site operations of medical, hazardous materials, and rescue incidents.
- Developed strategies for responding to emergencies based upon specific scenarios encountered at each scene.
- Developed and implemented training procedures for newly hired personnel.
- Located hydrants and operated pumps at proper pressure to evaluate adequacy of water system and availability of water supply.
- Assessed risks associated with potential hazards encountered in emergency situations.
- Attended seminars related to advances in firefighting tactics, technology, or legislation impacting the profession.
- Supervised subordinate firefighters in the performance of their duties.
- Provided clear and decisive leadership by rapidly assessing and responding to changing field conditions.
- Responded to fire and emergency alarms and evaluated emergency to direct company operations.
- Maintained records of all fire-related activities including incident reports, maintenance logs, and training documents.
- Ensured that firefighter safety protocols were followed on all emergency scenes.
- Established goals for personnel development by providing feedback regarding job performance evaluations.
Tower Technician
Bluegrass net
Louisville, KY
12.2018 - 10.2020
- Installed, maintained and repaired wireless communication towers.
- Conducted tower inspections to ensure safety compliance with industry standards.
- Performed coaxial, fiber, lines, and hybrid cable installations and lead work on top of tower.
- Managed maintenance and repairs for assigned towers.
- Performed tower climbing operations in compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Maintained and operated construction equipment such as electric and hydraulic winches and capstans.
- Used a variety of hand tools including wrenches, screwdrivers, wire strippers and cutters and power drills to install hardware.
- Inspected towers for structural integrity and corrosion.
Landscape Worker
D.B lawn service
Palmyra, IN
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Operated and maintained basic landscaping equipment and vehicles.
- Adhered to safety protocols when operating heavy machinery on the job site.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks for transport to job sites.
- Used zero-turn, traditional riding lawn mowers and self-propelled mowers to mow residential and commercial lawns.
- Moved backpack blowers, large containers of mulch or plant material and various sizes of lawnmowers.
- Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris, and snow to reduce hazards.
- Organized tools and supplies needed for each job assignment prior to beginning work.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Harrison High School
Ramsey, IN05-2018
Fire Fighting
Prosser Career Education Center
New Albany, IN12-2017
Skills
- Three years as a career firefighter
- Four years as a company officer
- Ten years of firefighting experience
- Fire suppression work
- Fire suppression tactics
- Leadership and supervision
- Fireground communications
- Fire apparatus operation
- Decision-making under pressure
- Continuous learning attitude
Accomplishments
- Firefighter of the year 2017
- chief award 2016
- unit citation award 2023
Certification
- EMT
- Instructor 1
- National Fire Academy Incident safety officer
- National Fire Academy decision making for initial company operation
- National Fire Academy preparation for initial company officer
- Fire officer strategy and tactics
- NIMS 100
- NIMS 200
- NIMS 700
- NIMS 800
- Fire fighter 1
- Fire fighter 2
- Mandatory fire fighter
- Technical Rescue awareness
- Rope tech
- Hazmat 1st responder awareness
- Hazmat 1st responder operation
- Rescue task force awareness
- L-180 Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
- S-110 Basic Wildland Fire Orientation
- S-130 Firefighter Training
- S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
- Blood borne pathogen safety Autism spectrum disorder
- SIDS awareness and education
- Board of firefighter personnel
- Modern construction considerations
- Thinking fire fighter 1
- Thinking fire fighter 2 Current Conditions
- Thinking fire fighter 3 Ventilation
- Thinking fire fighter 4 Suppression
- Thinking fire fighter 5 Size Up and Decision Making
- OSHA 10
- Tower one certified tower climber
- Advance warning Blocking procedures at road way incidents
- Fire department based vehicles for traffic control
- autonomous vehicles
Timeline
Firefighter/sergeant
Highlander Fire Protection District
03.2023 - Current
Tower Technician
Bluegrass net
12.2018 - 10.2020
Landscape Worker
D.B lawn service
05.2018 - 08.2018
Captain
Palmyra Volunteer Fire department
01.2014 - Current
- EMT
- Instructor 1
- National Fire Academy Incident safety officer
- National Fire Academy decision making for initial company operation
- National Fire Academy preparation for initial company officer
- Fire officer strategy and tactics
- NIMS 100
- NIMS 200
- NIMS 700
- NIMS 800
- Fire fighter 1
- Fire fighter 2
- Mandatory fire fighter
- Technical Rescue awareness
- Rope tech
- Hazmat 1st responder awareness
- Hazmat 1st responder operation
- Rescue task force awareness
- L-180 Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
- S-110 Basic Wildland Fire Orientation
- S-130 Firefighter Training
- S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
- Blood borne pathogen safety Autism spectrum disorder
- SIDS awareness and education
- Board of firefighter personnel
- Modern construction considerations
- Thinking fire fighter 1
- Thinking fire fighter 2 Current Conditions
- Thinking fire fighter 3 Ventilation
- Thinking fire fighter 4 Suppression
- Thinking fire fighter 5 Size Up and Decision Making
- OSHA 10
- Tower one certified tower climber
- Advance warning Blocking procedures at road way incidents
- Fire department based vehicles for traffic control
- autonomous vehicles
High School Diploma -
North Harrison High School
Fire Fighting
Prosser Career Education Center
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