Carter Hensley
Fort Myers
Summary
Newly trained in emergency response and fire suppression, rescue operations, and hazardous material handling. Strong focus on teamwork, ensuring safety, and achieving operational goals. Reliable and adaptable with skills in emergency medical response, incident command, and community education. Known for effective communication, physical stamina, and quick decision-making.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Assisting Hands
Naples, FL
12.2025 - Current
- Provided compassionate care and support to enhance daily living activities for clients.
- Assisted clients with mobility, personal hygiene, and meal preparation to ensure comfort and safety.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals to meet client needs.
- Trained new caregivers on best practices for patient care and safety protocols to ensure quality service.
Firefighter
U.S. Army (Reserves)
Goodfellow, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Training of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision-making in emergency situations.
- Training with new firefighters by sharing knowledge and experience, fostering a supportive learning environment for professional development.
- Increased firefighter skill levels by providing ongoing training sessions on new equipment use, rescue techniques, and hazardous materials handling.
- Training in saving lives and protecting property by swiftly executing firefighting techniques during numerous incidents.
- Training for critical medical assistance to injured individuals at incident scenes utilizing CPR certification and basic EMR skills when necessary.
- Contributed to a positive work environment for all crew members by consistently demonstrating leadership qualities, professionalism, and dedication to duty.
- Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
- Assisted and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Assisted and operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Maintained optimal readiness for emergency situations by regularly participating in drills and training exercises.
- Improved operational efficiency by helping maintain apparatuses, equipment, and facilities according to established standards.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Participated in physical fitness and training programs to maintain preparedness and stamina for fire rescues.
- Participated in post-incident analyses to identify areas for improvement in departmental policies and procedures.
Firefighter Cadet
North Shore Fire Department
Brown Deer, WI
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Operated firefighting equipment, maintaining readiness and ensuring effective response capabilities.
- Conducted fire inspections, identifying hazards and recommending safety improvements for community welfare.
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Responded to emergency calls, providing immediate support and intervention during fire-related incidents.
Entrepreneur (Sales & Labor)
High School Helpers
Estero, Florida, USA
01.2020 - 06.2024
- Cultivate client relationships and oversee sales operations, achieving significant growth in customer base.
- Power wash, mow lawns, clean gutters, wash cars.
- Coordinate labor tasks efficiently, ensuring timely project completions and high client satisfaction.
- Work with house investors as point of contact for clean-outs, painting and outdoor beautification.
- Implement strategic sales techniques, resulting in increased revenue and enhanced market presence.
- Analyze market trends to adapt sales strategies, boosting competitive edge and profitability.
- Demonstrate strong work ethics and punctuality, focusing on achieving goals efficiently.
Cashier, Stocker, Customer Service
Publix Supermarket
Estero, Florida, USA
04.2021 - 06.2023
- Handled transactions with precision, ensuring accurate cash management and high customer satisfaction.
- Processed payments swiftly, maintaining error-free cash handling and enhancing customer experience.
- Executed transactions efficiently, ensuring correct cash handling and consistent customer satisfaction.
- Streamlined checkout processes, reducing customer wait times by 20% and enhancing overall store efficiency.
- Maintained accurate cash drawer records, resulting in zero discrepancies over a two-year period.
- Trained new hires on POS systems and customer service protocols, ensuring smooth onboarding and consistent service quality.
- Worked closely with team members to maintain store organization and ensure timely restocking of products.
Education
No Degree - Firefighter
Louis F Garland Academy
Goodfellow AFB06.2025
Emergency Medical Responder
Louis F Garland Academy
Goodfellow AFB06.2025
General Diploma - undefined
Estero High School
Estero, FL06.2024
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
- Creativity
- Communication
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Leadership
Certification
Fire 1
Fire 2
Airport Firefighter
Hazardous Materials Awareness
Hazardous Materials Operations
HazMat Ops-PPE
HazMat Ops-Product Control
CPR/BLS
Emergency medical responder
Timeline
Caregiver
Assisting Hands
12.2025 - Current
Firefighter
U.S. Army (Reserves)
08.2024 - Current
Firefighter Cadet
North Shore Fire Department
01.2024 - 08.2024
Cashier, Stocker, Customer Service
Publix Supermarket
04.2021 - 06.2023
Entrepreneur (Sales & Labor)
High School Helpers
01.2020 - 06.2024
General Diploma - undefined
Estero High School
No Degree - Firefighter
Louis F Garland Academy
Emergency Medical Responder
Louis F Garland Academy