Carter Smith

Firefighter II

IRMO Fire District

Columbia, SC

11.2020 - 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.
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.
Stabilized and lifted patients with backboard and cot.
Removed individuals from dangerous situations and offered emergency assistance for minor and critical concerns.
Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
Set up and operated master streams and aerial ladder pipes.
Administered first aid and conducted emergent response management.
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.
Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire.
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.
Filled firetrucks with water, sandbags and gas to maintain proper supply of materials in trucks.