David Ragan
Telford,PA
Summary
Experienced in emergency response and fire suppression techniques. Adept at utilizing teamwork and effective communication to manage crisis situations. Possesses strong knowledge of safety protocols and equipment maintenance, ensuring readiness and reliability in high-pressure environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer Firefighter
Spotsylvania Volunteer Fire Department
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Enhanced teamwork among the crew by participating in regular training sessions, drills, and exercises.
- Collaborated closely with fellow firefighters to ensure smooth communication and coordination during emergencies.
- Assisted in reducing property damage during fires with strategic placement of ladders, hoses, and other firefighting equipment.
- Administered first aid and conducted emergent response management.
Surveyor
KCI Technologies
08.2023 - 08.2024
- The Project Surveyor may manage several projects and tasks, and will be responsible for completing those tasks, simultaneously. Will be responsible for, but not limited to:
- Preparing the scope of services, detailed project budget and contract for the Practice Leader's review and approval.
- Coordinates project scheduling. Conducting “kick-off” and interim project status meetings with the project team to discuss tasks, schedules, budgets, etc.
- Completing each project on time and on budget.
- Monitoring project schedules throughout the project life.
- Assuring that a QA/QC review is completed at the appropriate stages of each project.
- Determining if a contract needs to be amended and immediately seeks approval of from the Client and supervisor when changes in a project’s budget or scope are necessary.
- Serving as primary client contact for selected projects.
- Monitoring project’s adherence to company standards, including Quality Control and Quality Assurance specifications and CADD standards.
Probationary Firefighter
Bayside Vol. Fire Department
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Some of my responsibilities included, but were not limited to; Contain and eliminate fire outbreaks by setting up ladders, hooking fire hoses up to hydrants and operating fire hoses
- Provide emergency medical and life-support services to people with injuries, such as basic first aid and CPR, as well as listening to and following the directions of career firefighters and supervisors.
Education
Highschool Diploma -
Spotsylvania High School
Spotsylvania, VA06.2023
Skills
- Effective communicator
- Adaptability
- Dedicated work ethic
- Collaborative team member
- Effective multitasking
- Organizational Skills
- Vehicle extrication
- Fire prevention
- Fire suppression
- Rescue operations
- Medical assistance
- First aid and CPR
- Physical fitness
- Public assistance and support
- Apparatus inspection
- Field surveys
- GPS technology
Accomplishments
Fresh out of High School as an 18 year old, I successfully completed one of the most difficult forms of training to become a certified firefighter. For an entire year, I dealt with rigorous physical training. While in Fire Academy I learned Fire Suppression, Rescue, and Life Saving medical techniques.
Certification
OSHA 10 Hour General Industry Safety and Health, OSHA 10 Hour Construction Safety and Health. FIREFIGHTER I NFPA 1001-19 PROBOARD/IFSAC
Languages
English
Timeline
Volunteer Firefighter
Spotsylvania Volunteer Fire Department
09.2023 - 05.2025
Surveyor
KCI Technologies
08.2023 - 08.2024
Probationary Firefighter
Bayside Vol. Fire Department
09.2021 - 06.2022
Highschool Diploma -
Spotsylvania High School
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