Cayleigh Vaughan
South Hill,VA
Summary
Committed volunteer firefighter with experience in emergency response, fire control, and public safety education. Strengths include quick decision-making under pressure, physical stamina, and teamwork skills. Have contributed to safer communities through effective firefighting and life-saving efforts. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed. Motivated high school student with a track record of academic excellence looking for part-time work. Intends to develop professional work experience utilizing excellent communication and time management skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer Firefighter
South Hill Volunteer Fire Department
South Hill, Virginia
10.2022 - Current
- Assisted in the operation of fire suppression equipment, such as hoses, nozzles and ladders.
- Inspected and maintained firefighting gear to ensure proper functioning.
- Responded quickly to emergency calls, providing medical aid where necessary.
- Participated in regular drills and training sessions to keep skills up-to-date.
- Provided support during hazardous material incidents, including cleaning up spills and containing the area.
- Developed strategies for containment of fires based on environmental factors such as wind direction and fuel sources.
- Communicated with other members of the team to coordinate activities at a scene.
- Maintained records of incident reports, vehicle maintenance logs and call logs.
- Conducted public education programs about fire safety topics, such as smoke alarms and home escape plans.
- Advised homeowners on methods for preventing house fires through proper storage of flammable materials and use of extinguishers.
- Attended community events to provide information on fire safety awareness initiatives.
- Checked hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
- Communicated with other firefighters and emergency personnel to relay observations, equipment needs, and other relevant information.
- Located victims trapped by fires, extricated and rendered first aid.
- Used axes and other tools to break through windows and debris.
- Educated public on ways to prevent fires and fire damage.
- Collaborated with Hazmat to clean up chemical and oil spills.
Manager Of Ice Cream Shop
Karissa Phillips
South Hill, VA
05.2022 - 10.2024
- Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
- Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
- Initiated new projects that resulted in increased productivity across all departments.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to develop action plans for improving services offered.
- Organized special events such as conferences or training sessions for employees.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
Food Runner
313 Franklin & Cocktails
South Hill, VA
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted servers in setting up tables for guests.
- Organized food orders and ensured accuracy of items served to customers.
- Greeted and welcomed customers as they arrived at the restaurant.
- Delivered food to guests in a timely manner while following safety protocols.
- Checked all dishes before delivering them to ensure quality standards were met.
- Informed servers of any special dietary needs or allergies communicated by customers.
- Ensured that all orders were correct before leaving the kitchen area.
- Replenished water glasses, bread baskets, condiments and other necessities during meal service.
- Provided assistance with clearing plates from tables after meals were completed.
- Communicated with chefs regarding potential menu changes or specials for the day.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas throughout shift including counter tops, floors, equipment.
- Maintained supplies such as napkins, silverware, glassware and plates throughout shift.
- Helped maintain organization of walk-in coolers and freezers according to health department regulations.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly and efficiently while adhering to company policies.
- Collaborated with management team on ways to improve service levels within the restaurant.
- Performed daily pre-shift side work duties such as restocking supplies, polishing silverware.
- Ensured compliance with health code regulations related to food storage temperatures.
- Removed dishes and glasses from tables for cleaning.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mecklenburg County High School
Baskerville, VA05-2024
Skills
- First-aid and CPR
- High-pressure nozzle changes
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Fire alarm response
- Fire prevention
- Fire suppression
- Water rescue
- Rescue equipment use
- Hose connections
- Fire department maintenance
- Firefighting
- First response services
- Fire equipment use
- Fire department procedures
- Incident safety
- Fire management
Accomplishments
- Jr Probationary Member Of The Year
- Member Of The Year
Certification
- Passenger Vehicle Awareness, Operations, Technician
- Technical Rescue Awareness
- VDFP Electric Vehicle and Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Safety Awareness
- Hazardous Materials - Awareness & Operations
- Firefighter I
- Firefighter II
- VFIS EVOC
- Pennsylvania Water Rescue for First Responders
- Autism Training for First Responders
- FEMA ICS-100
- FEMA ICS-200
- FEMA ICS-700
Timeline
Food Runner
313 Franklin & Cocktails
03.2024 - 09.2024
Volunteer Firefighter
South Hill Volunteer Fire Department
10.2022 - Current
Manager Of Ice Cream Shop
Karissa Phillips
05.2022 - 10.2024
- Passenger Vehicle Awareness, Operations, Technician
- Technical Rescue Awareness
- VDFP Electric Vehicle and Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Safety Awareness
- Hazardous Materials - Awareness & Operations
- Firefighter I
- Firefighter II
- VFIS EVOC
- Pennsylvania Water Rescue for First Responders
- Autism Training for First Responders
- FEMA ICS-100
- FEMA ICS-200
- FEMA ICS-700
High School Diploma -
Mecklenburg County High School
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