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Christopher Bresett

Keeseville

Summary

Dynamic Technical Rescue Team Leader with extensive experience at Adirondack Regional Technical Rescue, excelling in emergency response and risk assessment. Proven ability to lead specialized rescue operations and develop training programs, ensuring team safety and operational success. Adept in technical rescue techniques and fostering strong leadership within high-pressure environments.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Technical Rescue Team Leader

Adirondack Regional Technical Recue
Plattsburgh
04.2010 - Current
  • As a Technical Rescue Team Leader, I am responsible for supervising and leading a team in specialized rescue operations, particularly in challenging and hazardous environments. I oversee the planning, execution, and safety of rescue operations, ensuring the team has the necessary resources and training.

Owner-Licensed Guide

Northeast Adventures
Keeseville
10.2009 - Current
  • As a licensed Guide, I am a professional who leads, instructs, and advises clients in mountainous terrains, particularly in activities like mountaineering, rock climbing, ice climbing, caving, kayaking and ski touring. I am trained in technical skills, safety procedures, and emergency protocols to minimize risks and ensure a positive experience for their clients.

Firefighter-Technical Rescue Specialist

Keeseville Fire Department
Keeseville
09.2007 - Current
  • As a firefighter, I am a trained first responder to combat and extinguish fires, as well as rescue people from dangerous situations. I respond to emergencies, drive emergency vehicles, and use various equipment like hoses, extinguishers, and pumps to control fires. I also provide medical assistance to those injured in emergencies.
  • Being a Technical Rescue Specialist, I am an emergency responder with specialized knowledge, skills, and equipment to safely resolve complex rescue situations. I have been trained in a variety of technical rescue disciplines, such as rope rescue, confined space rescue, and structural collapse rescue, and are often part of specialized rescue squads.

Team Leader - K9 Handler-Technical Rescue

Champlain Valley Search and Rescue
Keeseville
02.2007 - Current
  • As a K9 handler, I work with a specially trained dog in search and rescue roles. I am responsible for the dog's training, care, and deployment, building a strong bond and partnership to effectively utilize the canine's skills; such as scent detection, obedience, wide area search, scent tracking and human remains detection.

Correction Officer-Fire Safety Officer

Clinton Correctional Facility
Dannemora
06.2004 - Current
  • As a Fire Safety Officer, I am responsible for implementing, and enforcing fire safety policies and procedures in the workplace. I also integrate fire safety measures with overall security protocols, working closely with security personnel.
  • As a Confined Space Instructor that trains others in safe confined space entry and rescue procedures, I facilitate training programs and ensure that participants understand the hazards associated with confined spaces and how to mitigate those risks.
  • As a Tower Rescue Instructor, we participate in tower rescue and extrication training utilizing rescue scenarios.

Skills

  • Rescue operations
  • Emergency response
  • Risk assessment
  • Technical rescue
  • Leadership skills
  • Training development

Certification

  • New York State Fire Academy-Fire Fighting, Swift Water Rescue, Rope Rescue, Confine Rescue, Wildland Fire, Emergency Medical Training, Vehicle Extrication, Train the Trainer Programs
  • Rescue 3 International-Swiftwater Rescue, Rope Rescue, Large Animal
  • Rock N Rescue-Advance Rope Rescue, Technical Rescue Americal Mountain Guide Association, Rock Climbing Training
  • American Alpine Institute-Mountaineering Technical Rescue Training raiing, Rock and Ice
  • National Outdoor Leadership School-Leadership Programs and Outdoor Education
  • Mountain Lakes-Medical Training
  • FEMA Training-K9 Training, Technical Rescue Training, Emergency Radio Training, Incident Command System
  • Life Guard System-Swift Water Rescue
  • American Canoe Association-White Water and Sea Kayaking Instruction

Timeline

Technical Rescue Team Leader

Adirondack Regional Technical Recue
04.2010 - Current

Owner-Licensed Guide

Northeast Adventures
10.2009 - Current

Firefighter-Technical Rescue Specialist

Keeseville Fire Department
09.2007 - Current

Team Leader - K9 Handler-Technical Rescue

Champlain Valley Search and Rescue
02.2007 - Current

Correction Officer-Fire Safety Officer

Clinton Correctional Facility
06.2004 - Current

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