Carter Smith
Columbia,SC
Summary
I have been employed with IRMO fire district since November 2020. I have completed rotations on 2 Engines and a Ladder. I am currently assigned to ENGINE 171 out of Headquarters. We are on track to run over 6000 calls this year.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
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.
Education
High School Diploma -
Spring Hill High School
Chapin, SC06.2020
Skills
- Fire Suppression Techniques
- Ladder Positioning and Operation
- Safety Equipment Inspection
- Smoke Suppression and Removal
- Station and Equipment Cleaning
- Victim Rescue
- Ladder Truck Operation
- Property Protection and Salvage
- Two-Way Radio Coordination
- Hot Spot Location and Elimination
- Accident Site Response
- Post-Fire Inspection
- Burning Building Entry Tactics
- Water Emergency Response
- Alarm Response
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Fire Pump Operation
- Training Program Participation
- Safety and Security
- Rescue Equipment Mastery
- Water and Chemical Streams
- Human and Animal Evacuations
- Apparatus Maintenance
- Basic Life Support
- Medical Response
- Weather Condition Assessment
- Hose Connections
- Fire Suppression Tools Operations
- Cooperative Relationships
- Public Assistance and Support
- Firefighting Activities
- Fire Containment
- Standpipe Systems
- Site Searching
- File Suppression
- K12 Saw Operation
- Physical Fitness
- High-Rise Structure Response
- Response Coordination
- Emergency Patient Triage
- Map Reading
- Vehicle and Equipment Operation
- Smoke Alarms
- Tools and Equipment
- Infrared Thermometer
- Mechanical Equipment Repair
- Will and Forest Fires
- Artificial Respiration
- Inspections and Testing
- Acute Illness
- Mass Casualty Incident Response
- Patient Immobilization
- Emergency Treatment Procedures
- Stabilization Procedures
- Dry Chemical Fire Suppression
- Operating Hydraulics
- Combustible Gas Detectors
- Scene Prioritization
- Medication Assistance
- Cardiac Arrest
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Hose Control Precision
- Extinguisher Operation and Maintenance
- Sprinkling Systems
- High-Pressure Pumps
- Search and Rescue
- Precautionary Measures
- Resource Monitoring
Certification
- Emergency Medical Responder
- Basic Life Support
- Swiftwater Technician
- Flammable Liquids and Gas
- Hazmat Operations/Awareness
- Basic Auto Extrication
- Firefighter I
- Firefighter II
- CPR/First Aid
Timeline
Firefighter II
IRMO Fire District
11.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Spring Hill High School
- Emergency Medical Responder
- Basic Life Support
- Swiftwater Technician
- Flammable Liquids and Gas
- Hazmat Operations/Awareness
- Basic Auto Extrication
- Firefighter I
- Firefighter II
- CPR/First Aid
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