Chelsey Smith
Brandon
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with experience as a Volunteer Firefighter, skilled EMT and Ironworker.
Proven ability to manage rescue operations and maintain equipment readiness, while fostering strong teamwork and communication with medical professionals. Previously, certified in OSHA safety protocols, ensuring a safe work environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer Firefighter
Fulton Fire Department
03.2025 - Current
- Administered first aid and conducted emergent response management.
- Assessed and repaired fire extinguishers and various fire equipment for stations.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Participated in physical fitness and training programs to maintain preparedness and stamina for fire rescues.
- Maintained close contact with dispatch to receive and share information about current fires, equipment movements, and incoming personnel.
- Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment.
EMT-B
Metro Ambulance Services
11.2023 - 03.2025
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
Ironworker Apprentice
Ironworkers Local 397
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding, and cutting.
- Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, and bar cutters.
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
- Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
- Coordinated with crane or signaled equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members and hoist beams, girders, and columns to correct positions.
- Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Ripa & Associates
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
Education
GED -
Liberty High School
Colorado Springs, COEMT-B - EMT-B
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS12-2024
Skills
- Emergency Medical Response
- Type 45-50 wpm
- Filling out Incident and Patient Reports in a timely manner
- ICS: 100, 200, 700, 800
- First aid and CPR
- Rescue operations
- Administration and management
- Multiple prior certifications including: OSHA 10, OSHA 30, rigging, forklift operations, aerial/scissor lift operations, qualified signal person, fall protection, silica training, and scaffold erection
Certification
- NREMT EMT-B
- CPR
- EVOC (Emergency vehicle operation certification)
Timeline
Volunteer Firefighter
Fulton Fire Department
03.2025 - Current
EMT-B
Metro Ambulance Services
11.2023 - 03.2025
Ironworker Apprentice
Ironworkers Local 397
08.2019 - 06.2022
Heavy Equipment Operator
Ripa & Associates
01.2018 - 08.2019
GED -
Liberty High School
EMT-B - EMT-B
Meridian Community College