Deandre Ragland
White House,TN
Summary
Highly motivated individual with a background in Fire Service with in-depth knowledge of safely suppressing fires, safety protocols, and fire prevention. Presenting 5 years of experience in emergency services along with an Associates Degree in Fire Science.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Inspector
Nashville Fire Department
10.2023 - Current
- Checked various multi-family residential and business construction sites to determine fire code compliance.
- Prepared recommendations to eliminate potential fire and safety hazards at establishments.
- Reviewed new fire safety construction documents for extinguisher placement, exit locations and standpipe locations.
- Inspected physical condition of automatic sprinkler systems to report conditions and suggest repairs.
Dispatcher
United States Air Force, USAF
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Directed dispatching, routing and tracking of 10 fleet vehicles.
- Maintained updated and detailed records of calls in physical and electronic database.
- Closely monitored dispatch board to triage and prioritize over 5 daily calls.
- Planned, organized and managed work of subordinate staff to accomplish consistent work within organizational standards.
Fire Protection Engineer
United States Air Force, USAF
03.2020 - 07.2023
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Carried out the President and Vice President missions when they depart and arrive
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Prepared incident reports detailing personnel, location and results of each call.
- Reviewed new fire safety construction documents for extinguisher placement, exit locations and standpipe locations.
- Checked various multi-family residential and business construction sites to determine fire code compliance.
- Administered frequent fire drills to evaluate fire exits, structures and proper functioning.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery AL05.2023
Skills
- Excellent Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication
- Proficient Leadership
- Fire Prevention Education
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Excel
- Prevention Strategies
- Code Enforcement
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 3 staff members.
- Responsible for tracking fire safety plans with base buildings
- Educated base community on fire safety
Certification
- CFR - Certified First Responder
- Licensed Hazmat Technician
- Emergency Medical Responder
- Firefighter 1 & 2
- Fire Inspector
Timeline
Fire Inspector
Nashville Fire Department
10.2023 - Current
Dispatcher
United States Air Force, USAF
03.2022 - 07.2023
Fire Protection Engineer
United States Air Force, USAF
03.2020 - 07.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
Community College of The Air Force