Douglas Kazear

• Coordinated transport of food and medical supplies for prompt delivery to correct destination.
• Managed and adjusted planned transportation activities to accommodate unexpected challenges or emergency airdrops.
• Assessed competing priorities to determine necessary supplies, vehicles and personnel to complete transport duties.
• Adhered to established protocols and safety procedures for loading and transporting potentially hazardous cargo.
• Fostered military transportation safety and efficiency.
• Created documents of load plans, cargo cleanliness inspections and transportation processes.
• Negotiated and arranged transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.
• Assembled containers and crates used to transport large items such as vehicles or machines.

• Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
• Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
• Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
• Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
• Carried, placed and extended ladders in training and in emergencies.
• Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
• Stabilized and lifted patients with backboard and cot.
• Responded to confined space incidents, EMS and hazardous material incidents.
• Removed individuals from dangerous situations and offered emergency assistance for minor and critical concerns.
• Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
• Operated pumping engine to direct water pressure in hose and nozzle for most efficient operation.
• Trained fire personnel in safe and proper operation and maintenance of fire department apparatus and vehicles.
• Set up and operated master streams and aerial ladder pipes.
• Administered first aid and conducted emergent response management.
• Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
• Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
• Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire.
• Provided station tours, pre-incident surveys and installed smoke detectors to provide fire education to public.
• Filled firetrucks with water, sandbags and gas to maintain proper supply of materials in trucks.
• Participated in EMS training exercises and in-class training to improve Firefighting knowledge.
• Searched fire scene areas to locate potential victims and employ rescue tactics and administer first aid.

Launch and recover Naval aircraft on the flight decks of aircraft carriers

Responsible for operating and maintaining all aircraft launch recovery equipment