Personable Firefighter with experience offering emergency response and collaborating with teams. Deep knowledge and practice extinguishing fires quickly and rescuing individuals. Smart and poised with background working extremely well in high-pressure situations and dedicated to protecting public. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter
Tazewell County Volunteer Fire Department
Tazewell, VA
01.2023 - Current
Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
Combatted fires by holding nozzles and directing streams of fog, chemicals or water.
Responded to fire and safety-related emergency calls in local area.
Assisted in cleaning up hazardous materials following an incident scene.
Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
Collaborated with Hazmat to clean up chemical and oil spills.
Used axes and other tools to break through windows and debris.
Inspected vehicles for proper operation prior to use on emergency calls.
Checked hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
Observed strict safety protocols to maintain personal and coworker safety.
Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.