David Creery

• Assisted in cleaning up hazardous materials following an incident scene.
• Responded quickly to hazardous materials incidents by containing spills or leaks with appropriate protective gear.
• Provided support services during natural disasters such as floods or hurricanes.
• Prepared detailed reports concerning all activities at emergency scenes.
• Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
• Monitored weather conditions for potential threats such as wildland fires or flash flooding.
• Transported injured persons safely from accident sites to hospitals for treatment.
• Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
• Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
• Performed search and rescue operations in hazardous environments.
• Held nozzles and directed streams of fog, chemicals or water to combat fires.
• Obtained details regarding patient by questioning family members and bystanders.
• Cleaned wounds and applied gauze and bandages to prevent infection.
• Performed standard testing and administered medication to manage care in field and in transit.
• Explained each step of treatment to conscious patients to reduce fear and invoke calm.
• Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
• Adhered to protocols and procedures to maintain safety of patients and paramedic crew.
• Treated patients suffering from heart attacks, strokes and motor vehicle accident injuries.

• Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
• Conducted regular safety inspections of buildings to identify any potential hazards.
• Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
• Facilitated public education programs about fire safety awareness.
• Monitored weather conditions for potential threats such as wildland fires or flash flooding.
• Transported injured persons safely from accident sites to hospitals for treatment.
• Responded promptly to medical emergencies such as heart attacks or stroke victims.
• Assisted in cleaning up hazardous materials following an incident scene.
• Responded quickly to hazardous materials incidents by containing spills or leaks with appropriate protective gear.
• Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
• Controlled and extinguished fires using manual and power equipment.
• Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
• Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
• Ascended and descended ladders, stairs and ramps in smoke-filled areas.
• Analyzed situations to quickly adopt courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances.
• Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
• Rehabilitated fire hoses, portable water tanks and other equipment.
• Rescued fire victims and administered emergency medical aid.
• Inspected buildings to determine compliance with fire codes and fire prevention protocols.

Duties, Accomplishments, and Related Skills:

• Physical Fitness Leadership: Consistently met and led rigorous physical standards, including leading the physical fitness program for the crew and ensuring adherence to high fitness levels.
• Firefighting Experience: Extensive hands-on experience in active wildfire suppression. Proficient in constructing and maintaining firelines using various hand tools (e.g., axe, pulaski, shovel, flapper, McLeod, fire rake) and power tools (e.g., chainsaw). Skilled in operating backpack pumps and portable pumps.
• Backcountry Operations: Experienced in living and working in remote and challenging conditions, including handling rough, rocky, or steep terrain. Adept at managing extreme weather and conditions such as entrapment and burn-over.
• Leadership and Supervision: Served as a lead firefighter/senior firefighter and saw boss, demonstrating effective leadership and supervisory skills. Managed short and full squads in tasks related to fire suppression, fireline construction, burnouts, mop-up, scouting, and holding the back door.
• Training and Instruction: Provided one-on-one training and technical instruction to less experienced crew members. Instructed NWCG courses at the 100 and 200 levels, including S130, S190, S211, S212, IS700, and IS800, as well as several AIT courses.
• Incident Management: Obtained ICT-5 certification and acted as an Incident Commander. Responsible for overseeing fire suppression strategies and tactics, explaining fire behavior, and maintaining fire weather records for analysis by the IMET.
• Safety and Compliance: Emphasized and maintained high safety standards on the fireline. Adhered to standard firefighting orders and explained safety regulations to crew members, ensuring compliance and safe operations.
• Qualifications and Training: Advanced qualifications as FFT1 (Firefighter Type 1), with comprehensive experience and skills. Completed approximately two-thirds of the taskbook for Crewboss (CRWB-T).

These skills and experiences highlight a robust background in firefighting and leadership, with a strong emphasis on safety, training, and effective management in high-stress environments.

• Utilized proper safety precautions when handling hazardous materials or infectious substances.
• Transported patients from accident scenes or hospital settings to medical facilities in a safe manner.
• Performed basic diagnostic tests such as blood glucose monitoring, EKG readings and urine analysis.
• Provided pre-hospital care to those in need within the community, including administering medications, providing wound care and performing intubations.
• Administered oxygen therapy, intravenous fluids or medications as prescribed by physician protocols.
• Participated in drills related to disaster preparedness scenarios that included triage assessments.
• Organized supplies for ambulance runs including IV solutions, airway management equipment and medication kits.
• Evaluated patient response to treatments administered during transport to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals regarding patient condition and treatment plans.
• Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
• Monitored vital signs of patients and communicated changes to physicians or nurses in a timely manner.
• Educated patients on proper use of medications, disease prevention methods and self-care techniques.
• Operated specialized medical equipment such as ventilators, defibrillators, suction devices and stretchers.
• Reported and documented medical treatment administered on-site and during transport to healthcare facility.
• Executed non-medical, non-emergency transfers for immobile persons.
• Assessed patients and environment, administered CPR and stabilized patients for transport to hospital.