Coleby Phillips
Gastonia,NC
Summary
Confident Firefighter works effectively as part of cohesive team. Highly trained individual with great mechanical aptitude and background in medical response and fire suppression. Handles issues quickly and resolves conflicts successfully. Reliable Firefighter touting 4 years responding to emergency calls. Knowledgeable resource for promoting fire safety via talks and advice. Promoting exemplary skills in performing practice drills, inspecting fire equipment and mentoring others.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Fighter
Charlotte Fire Department
06.2022 - Current
- Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision-making in emergency situations.
- Mentored new firefighters by sharing knowledge and experience, fostering a supportive learning environment for professional development.
- Increased firefighter skill levels by providing ongoing training sessions on new equipment use, rescue techniques, and hazardous materials handling.
- Saved lives and protected property by swiftly executing firefighting techniques during numerous incidents.
- Provided critical medical assistance to injured individuals at incident scenes utilizing CPR certification and basic EMT skills when necessary.
- Maintained optimal fire station conditions by overseeing daily equipment checks, facility repairs, and inventory management tasks.
- Reduced fire hazards within the community by conducting thorough building inspections and recommending preventive measures.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the fire department by adhering to established protocols in both routine activities and emergency situations.
Service Technician
Maxson and Associates
05.2019 - 06.2022
- Explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options.
- Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
- Inspected equipment to diagnose operational issues.
- Adhered to safety protocols and policies to reduce workplace hazards.
- Diagnosed and troubleshot problems, repairing, and restoring machines to peak performance.
- Effectively communicated technical information to non-technical clients, ensuring proper understanding and utilization of equipment features.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing timely and efficient service for various technical issues.
Education
Associate of Science - Applied Science
Gaston College
Dallas, NC08.2023
High School Diploma -
Ashbrook High School
Gastonia, NC05.2017
Skills
- Leadership Qualities
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Structural Firefighting Strategies
- Decision-Making Under Pressure
- Critical thinking abilities
- Fire Prevention Education
- Public Relations Abilities
- Fire Safety
- Medical Response
Timeline
Fire Fighter
Charlotte Fire Department
06.2022 - Current
Service Technician
Maxson and Associates
05.2019 - 06.2022
Associate of Science - Applied Science
Gaston College
High School Diploma -
Ashbrook High School
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