DOMINIC REID
Rochester
Summary
Emergency response professional with 12+ years of frontline experience in firefighting, crisis management, and community safety. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure, lead rescue operations, and educate the public on fire prevention. Skilled in incident command, hazardous materials response, and multi-agency collaboration. Seeking to contribute expertise in public safety, emergency preparedness, and crisis response to a U.S.-based emergency services or security organization.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter
Jamaica Fire Brigade
07.2012 - 09.2024
- Responded to emergencies including fires, vehicle accidents, hazardous materials incidents, and natural disasters.
- Led and participated in search and rescue missions in hazardous environments.
- Operated and maintained firefighting equipment including hoses, pumps, ladders, and breathing apparatus.
- Delivered fire safety education to schools, businesses, and community organizations.
- Conducted building inspections to ensure compliance with fire codes and safety regulations.
- Mentored new recruits on firefighting techniques, safety standards, and crisis decision-making.
- Coordinated with police, EMS, and disaster response teams during multi-agency incidents.
- Maintained detailed incident and safety reports for operational review.
- Integral in systematizing the historical emergency response log, creating a structured documentation process still used by the department today.
Data Entry Clerk (Support Role)
PricewaterhouseCoopers
03.2020 - 10.2020
- Ensured accurate recordkeeping and documentation, supporting compliance and reporting needs.
- Transferred and verified large volumes of information into databases under tight deadlines.
Sales Clerk
Courts Jamaica Limited
12.2008 - 12.2008
- Assisted customers and supported sales promotions during high-volume seasonal periods.
Education
Associate Degree - Computer Application & Business Studies
Portmore Community College
PortmoreSkills
- Fire Suppression & Rescue Operations
- Emergency Response & Crisis Management
- Incident Command & Documentation
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Fire Apparatus & Equipment Maintenance
- Search & Rescue Techniques
- Training & Mentorship of Recruits
- Public Safety Education & Outreach
- Multi-Agency Collaboration
Certification
- Fire Suppression & Rescue Operations
- Incident Command & Emergency Management
- Hazardous Materials Containment & Response
- Operational Level Collapse Structure Course
- Emergency Medical Assistance (basic level, as required for firefighters)
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Data Entry Clerk (Support Role)
PricewaterhouseCoopers
03.2020 - 10.2020
Firefighter
Jamaica Fire Brigade
07.2012 - 09.2024
Sales Clerk
Courts Jamaica Limited
12.2008 - 12.2008
Associate Degree - Computer Application & Business Studies
Portmore Community College