David Nolan
Summary
Dedicated Senior Firefighter experienced in emergency response, rescue operations, and fire prevention. Achieved improved response times and enhanced effectiveness of lifesaving procedures through strong leadership, teamwork, and crisis management. Committed to community fire safety education and collaboration with emergency services to ensure public safety.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Firefighter
Hartsvillesc
Hartsville
10.2022 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls, delivering firefighting support to protect lives and property during incidents.
- Conducted fire inspections, ensuring compliance with safety regulations to mitigate risks and enhance community safety.
- Operated fire apparatus, maintaining equipment in optimal condition for reliable readiness during emergencies.
Senior Firefighter
Windy hill fire and rescue
Florence
11.2015 - 11.2022
- Responded to emergency calls and provided firefighting support during incidents.
- Assessed nature and extent of fire, condition of buildings, danger to adjacent buildings and water supply status to determine crew or company requirements.
- Operated fire apparatus and maintained equipment in optimal condition.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants, and fire extinguishers.
- Conducted fire inspections and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
- Trained new firefighters on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new recruits.
- Engaged in regular drills to enhance team performance and readiness for emergencies.
- Collaborated with team members to develop effective firefighting strategies.
- Coordinated with other agencies for response to major emergencies.
- Attended meetings with other departments to coordinate responses to incidents.
- Assisted in incident investigations and documented findings thoroughly.
- Reviewed incident reports, analyzed data and provided recommendations for corrective actions.
- Monitored equipment performance and recommended upgrades as necessary.
- Participated in community outreach programs to educate the public on fire safety.
- Assisted in drafting standard operating guidelines for various scenarios.
Education
Parkwood High School
Monroe North Carolina , NCSkills
- Firefighter training
- Emergency response
- Fire suppression tactics
- Technical rescue operations
- Firefighter safety practices
- Advanced firefighting techniques
- Incident command system
- Fire inspection
- Fire code enforcement
- Hazardous materials handling
- Emergency medical response
- Water supply management
- Equipment operation
- Fire apparatus operation
- Building construction
- Fire behavior analysis
- Community risk reduction
- Public education
- Fire prevention strategies
- Public education programs
- Incident documentation
- Compliance assurance
- Risk assessment
- Investigation procedures
- Interagency collaboration
- Technical collaboration
- Standard operating procedures
- Process improvement
- Facility maintenance
- Team leadership
- Staff leadership
- Team building exercises
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Stress management techniques
- Physical fitness maintenance
- First response services
- Ladder operation
- High-pressure nozzle changes
- Secure zone transportation
- Weather condition assessment
- Wildland firefighting
- Fireground communications
- Command center monitoring
- Safety and security
- Staff leadership
- Safety and security
- Fire behavior analysis
- Medical equipment usage
- Command center monitoring
Timeline
Senior Firefighter
Hartsvillesc
10.2022 - Current
Senior Firefighter
Windy hill fire and rescue
11.2015 - 11.2022
Parkwood High School