CHRISTOPHER ISAIAH RUSH
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Professional firefighter with strong leadership abilities, adept at managing emergency situations and ensuring safety. Proven track record in team collaboration, effective communication, and strategic decision-making. Skilled in fire suppression, rescue operations, and training personnel to meet high standards. Dependable and adaptable under pressure, focused on achieving optimal results. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the Captain role for the Knoxville Fire Department and better serve its citizens.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Master Firefighter
City of Knoxville
01.2023 - Current
- Joined multiple committees and team to get further involved in developing the department for the better
- Extinguished fires efficiently by utilizing advanced firefighting techniques and equipment.
- Collaborated with fellow firefighters to develop coordinated strategies for combating complex fires and emergencies.
- Increased team efficiency through regular maintenance of firefighting apparatuses, ensuring readiness for all emergencies.
- Educated the public on fire safety by conducting presentations at schools, community events, and other venues.
- Contributed to a positive work environment within the firehouse by exhibiting strong teamwork skills and professional conduct daily.
- Improved fire department''s response times by participating in continuous training exercises and drills.
- Maintained physical fitness levels required for the demands of firefighting duties through regular exercise and conditioning routines.
- Participated in specialized training courses to expand knowledge of firefighting tactics, enhancing overall job performance.
- Fostered community relations through participation in public events, demonstrating the fire department''s commitment to serving and protecting citizens.
- Served as a training officer to new firefighters, guiding them through rigorous training programs to ensure their success in the field.
Senior Firefighter
Knoxville Fire Department
04.2017 - 01.2023
- Maintained fire stations and fire fighting equipment and apparatus
- Collaborated with other firefighters as member of firefighting crew
- Drove and operated fire fighting apparatus and equipment
- Participated in fire drills and demonstrations of fire fighting techniques
- Responded to fire alarms and other calls for assistance, such as automobile and industrial accidents
- Informed and educated public on fire prevention
- Maintained knowledge of current firefighting practices by participating in drills and by attending seminars, conventions and conferences
- Prepared written reports that detail specifics of fire incidents
- Operated pumps connected to high-pressure hoses
- Administered first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation to injured persons and provided emergency medical care such as basic and advanced life support
- Trained new employees to control and suppress fires
- Salvaged property by removing broken glass, pumping out water and ventilating buildings to remove smoke
- Assessed fires and situations and report conditions to superiors to receive instructions, using two-way radios
- Supported wildfire containment efforts through the deployment of specialized wildland firefighting tactics and strategies.
Firefighter
Knoxville Fire Department
08.2015 - 04.2017
Assistant Production Manager
Kroger
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Executed productivity benchmarks across departments to maximize company revenue
- Addressed and resolved client or customer inquiries to foster superior standards of service
- Maintained frequent interaction with senior management to measure goal achievement and determine areas of improvement
- Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations and procedures
- Developed existing team into high productivity, results-oriented unit through creative initiatives
- Supervised 4 to 8 employees on a regular basis
- Managed daily operations of the production floor, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently.
Education
Advanced EMT
Roane State Community College
01.2020
Skills
- Detailed Reporting
- Ladder Truck Operation
- Ladder Positioning and Operation
- Emergency Medical Care
- Communication Skills
- Pump Operation
- Safe Efficient Driving Skills
- Advanced firefighting techniques
- Incident reporting
- Training and mentoring
- Physical fitness
- Vehicle extrication techniques
- Structural firefighting
Certification
- Hazmat Chemistry for Emergency Response
- Hazmat RAD response
- Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
- Incident Safety Officer class
- TN FFC Fire Officer I and 2
- TN FFC Instructor I and 2
- Hazmat Technician
- TFACA conducting Live Fire Evolutions NFPA 1403
- NWCG S130, S190, and L180 Firefighter Wildland
- Wildland Urban Interface
- TN FFC Fire Apparatus Operator
- Certificate of Special Merit: Gatlinburg Fires Deployment 2016
- TFACA Emergency Vehicle Driving Simulation
- TN FFC Wildland Firefighter 1
- FF Get out Alive training cert.
- ICS 100 200 400 700 800
Timeline
Master Firefighter
City of Knoxville
01.2023 - Current
Senior Firefighter
Knoxville Fire Department
04.2017 - 01.2023
Firefighter
Knoxville Fire Department
08.2015 - 04.2017
Assistant Production Manager
Kroger
01.2013 - 12.2015
Advanced EMT
Roane State Community College
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