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Christopher Rigg

Valdosta,GA

Summary

Became a Wildland Firefighter in 1998, Plowing Firebreaks,and Providing Customer Service to Area Landowners, Standing Fire Watch in the Fire Tower, Hosting Smokey and other Educational Programs to the Public as I&E Coordinator, Seedling Coordinator, Lead Worker, Annual Inventory Coordinator,Monthly Safety Coordinator, Engine Boss( Single Resource),

ICT-4 Qualified.

Dedicated Firefighter with experience in both Shipboard and aircraft firefighting. Proficient in Combating A,B,C and D Fires as well as pumping and drafting operations. Experience in driving multiple firefighting vehicles such as; structural firefighting apparatus, aircraft rescue firefighting apparatus, and tanker fire trucks. Fully certified, to include operator / Instructor Qualifications.Ten years of experience as a full time Navy firefighter, as well as Boatswain's Mate. Highly cooperative, motivated and physically active.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Army Firefighter

Fort Stewart Fire Department
12.2012 - Current
Firefighter on the structural firefighting apparatus, the Aircraft Rescue Firefighting apparatus, as well as the Aerial Ladder truck. Periodically rotated between the three stations on Fort Stewart, one of which is at Wright Army Airfield. Responded to fire alarms, motor vehicle accidents, vehicle fires, structure fires, aircraft stand-byes and emergencies. Completed live structure fire / aircraft fire burns. Participated in both hands-on and classroom fire department training. Trained with all equipment on our emergency vehicles. Obtained my Driver/Operator Pumper certification. Completed driver's training on the structural firefighting apparatus, the Aircraft Rescue Firefighting apparatus, and the Aerial Ladder truck. Operated mobile air carts to fill SCBA bottles. Obtained my Fire Instructor 1 certification. Remained proficient on my certifications by participating in refresher training given by my Captain or Lieutenant. Built a strong work relationship with the DOD civilians on my shift. Obtained my Mobile Water Supply certification. Performed drafting operations on the civilian apparatus, as well as our Army Tactical Firefighting Truck. Obtained my Inspector 1 certification.

Wildland Firefighter

Georgia Forestry Commission
10.1998 - Current

Became a Wildland Firefighter. Occasionally assigned to firefighter/crewman position. Became proficient on pumping operations. Attended weekly training meetings. Complete Daily truck/equipment checks. Respond to Wild fires, brush fires. Complete reports

Firefighter

US Army
10.2014 - 06.2015
Deployed as an Army Firefighter to M.K. Air Base Passenger Transit Center in Romania. Worked 48 hour shifts at M.K. Fire Department. Primarily filled the position of the Driver/Operator on our first-in structural firefighting apparatus. Occasionally assigned as a firefighter/crewman. Trained with all equipment on each emergency vehicle. Participated in multiple structure fire drills. Became proficient on pumping operations. Participated in rescue training taught by certified rescue technicians. Worked as a dispatcher every third shift. Obtained my Fire Officer 1 certification. Acted as the Incident Commander in multiple training scenarios. Taught basic firefighting skills through PowerPoint presentations. Participated in medical refresher classes given my EMT's and Paramedic's. Completed Emergency Vehicle Operator courses. Drove all emergency vehicles in the snow and ice. Built a strong work relationship with those on my crew.

Firefighter/EMR

Walthourville Volunteer Fire Department
01.2013 - 09.2014
Filled the position of a Firefighter / First Responder. Responded to medical calls, fire alarms, motor vehicle accidents, vehicle fires, brush fires and structure fires. Completed driver's training on the structural firefighting apparatus. Often responded to medical calls in the emergency support vehicle. Became familiarized with the area as far as street names and addresses. Attended weekly meetings and participated in training exercises. Responded to my first fully involved structure fire while with this department. Participated in community functions, such as boot drives. Received medical refresher training. Operated the pumps on both of our structural firefighting engines. Set up Landing Zone's for life star helicopters. Trained with all equipment on our emergency vehicles. Formed close work relationships with the volunteers.

Army Firefighter

Minnesota City Jobs
05.2012 - 12.2012
Firefighter on the structural firefighting apparatus, as well as the Aircraft Rescue Firefighting apparatus. Responded to fire alarms, vehicle accidents, aircraft stand-byes and emergencies. Participated in training such as aircraft familiarization, Hazardous Material Classes, structure fire drills, and live structural burns. Obtained my Aircraft Rescue Firefighting certification. Completed driver's training on the ARFF apparatus, as well as the structural firefighting apparatus. Trained with all equipment on the emergency vehicles, including the Hazardous Materials truck. Always remained open to constructive criticism and was constantly motivated to learn. Built a strong work relationship with the men on my crew.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Fire Science Management

American Military University

Skills

  • High stress tolerance
  • Ability to write accurate incident reports
  • Good practical skills to operate a range of tools and equipment
  • Excellent teamwork skills
  • High level of self-discipline
  • Ability to remain flexible in rapidly changing conditions
  • Respectful and excellent at following rules and regulations

Certification

  • Firefighter I and II
  • Airport Firefighter
  • Driver/Operator ARFF
  • Driver/Operator Pumper
  • Driver/Operator Mobile Water Supply
  • Fire Instructor 1
  • Fire Inspector I
  • Fire Officer I
  • HazMat Operations with PPE and PC

Timeline

Firefighter

US Army
10.2014 - 06.2015

Firefighter/EMR

Walthourville Volunteer Fire Department
01.2013 - 09.2014

Army Firefighter

Fort Stewart Fire Department
12.2012 - Current

Army Firefighter

Minnesota City Jobs
05.2012 - 12.2012

Wildland Firefighter

Georgia Forestry Commission
10.1998 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Fire Science Management

American Military University

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