Darla Kuhlman
Bacliff
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Volunteer Firefighter at Bacliff Volunteer Fire Department, excelling in emergency response and crisis intervention. Proven ability to assess threats and communicate effectively under pressure, ensuring safety and security. Recognized for quick decision-making and maintaining readiness in high-stress situations, contributing to community safety and well-being.
When coupling skills obtained through security work, I have the ability to identify situations where criminal conduct was the cause of the needed emergency response by fire or emergency medical services. Resilient professional in emergency response, known for high productivity, and efficiency in completing critical tasks. Skilled in fire suppression, emergency medical services. Excel at teamwork, decision-making under pressure, and communication, ensuring optimal outcomes in demanding situations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer Firefighter
Bacliff Volunteer Fire Department
Bacliff
08.2023 - Current
- Advised homeowners on methods for preventing house fires through proper storage of flammable materials and use of extinguishers.
- Assisted in the operation of fire suppression equipment, such as hoses, nozzles and ladders.
- Communicated with other firefighters and emergency personnel to relay observations, equipment needs, and other relevant information.
- Responded to fire and safety-related emergency calls in local area.
- Rehabilitated fire hoses, portable water tanks and other equipment.
- Provided support during hazardous material incidents, including cleaning up spills and containing the area.
- Developed strategies for containment of fires based on environmental factors such as wind direction and fuel sources.
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires with shovels and hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
- Ascended and descended ladders, stairs and ramps in smoke-filled areas.
- Used axes and other tools to break through windows and debris.
- Responded quickly to emergency calls, providing medical aid where necessary.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
Security Officer
Securitas Security Services
Houston
09.2013 - 05.2016
- Surveyed property to prevent and identify vandalism or disarmed alarm systems.
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
- Sounded alarms and called police or fire department in cases of fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
- Maintained accurate logs of all security related activities.
- Completed incident reports to record security or loss prevention incidents.
- Searched individuals and baggage for weapons and other prohibited items.
- Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
- Detected emergency situations through keen listening and close observation to respond appropriately to alarms.
- Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports.
- Identified suspicious activity to determine appropriate response.
- Checked for safety hazards and took corrective action when necessary.
- Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
- Monitored entrances and exits for unauthorized personnel or prohibited items being brought onto premises.
- Reviewed guest identification and employee credentials to authorize entry onto premises.
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
- Verified photo IDs to allow guests passage.
Education
Bachelors of Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice
Remington College
Houston, TX05-2017
Skills
- Emergency response
- Customer service
- Threat assessment
- Report writing
- Effective communication
- Crisis intervention
- Active listening
- Threat identification
- Threat detection
- Multitasking Abilities
- Physical fitness
- Law enforcement cooperation
- Cultural awareness
Certification
- Bachelor Criminal Justice
- Emergency Medical Responder
- Firefighter One and Two
- Man Verses Machine
Timeline
Volunteer Firefighter
Bacliff Volunteer Fire Department
08.2023 - Current
Security Officer
Securitas Security Services
09.2013 - 05.2016
Bachelors of Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice
Remington College
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