Douglas Poolman
Benson,Arizona
Summary
I am a motivated, dependable, hardworking professional with a strong work history, clean driving and safety record with a strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical aptitude.
Proficient in problem solving and critical thinking, emergency management, a team player and working independently.
Proficient in the operation and maintenance of many types of heavy duty trucks and equipment for commercial, farming, and emergency operations.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional School Bus Driver
Benson Unified School District
Benson, Arizona
08.2023 - Current
- Performed pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure safety of passengers.
- Maintained orderly conduct and discipline among students while on board.
- Ensured the safe loading and unloading of students at designated stops.
CDL Driver - Temporary Seasonal
Greenbauer Asphalt. LLC
Caledonia, MI
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Inspected, serviced and repaired HD trucks and paving equipment.
- Operated 3 axle straight dump trucks and 5 axle live bottom asphalt trucks delivering material to various paving crews.
- This was a temporary, seasonal position preparing for and immediately following my retirement from the fire service. In June of 2023 we relocated to Arizona.
Fire Protection Specialist
Cascade Charter Township
Grand Rapids, MI
06.2020 - 04.2023
- Inspected fire protection systems, such as sprinkler and standpipe systems, to ensure compliance with codes and regulations.
- Conducted tests of fire alarm systems, including smoke detectors, pull stations, and horns and strobes.
- Reviewed, evaluated, and approved building plans for compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
- Provided technical assistance to architects, engineers, contractors and property owners regarding code requirements.
- Conducted onsite inspections of construction projects to verify conformity to approved plans.
- Interpreted complex engineering drawings and blueprints for plan review process.
- Reviewed fire protection systems as part of the plan review process.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization on development projects.
Fire Marshal, Captain, Firefighter, EMT
Cascade Charter Township
Grand Rapids, MI
03.2000 - 04.2023
- Inspected buildings, equipment and processes to identify potential fire hazards.
- Investigated causes and circumstances of fires in order to prevent future incidents.
- Created reports documenting findings from inspections, investigations and drills.
- Assisted with developing strategies for mitigating risks associated with hazardous materials or activities.
- Maintained records of inspection results, test results, maintenance activities and corrective actions taken.
- Participated in public education programs relating to fire prevention techniques and safety practices.
- Responded quickly to any alarms indicating a possible fire hazard or emergency situation.
- Operate various types of fire service apparatus including pumper/engines, rescues, water tanker/tenders to 3500 gallons, and ariel devices to 100 feet.
- Investigated complaints concerning violations of applicable laws or ordinances related to fire protection.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies on arson cases involving suspicious fires.
- Conducted search and rescue operations, quickly analyzed medical emergencies and administered first aid to injured persons.
- Provided first aid treatment for injured persons until paramedics arrived on scene.
CDL Driver - Seasonal, Part Time, On Call
DJ Landscape Services
Grand Rapids, MI
12.2018 - 04.2020
- Operated heavy duty snow plow to clear roads and commercial parking lots of accumulated snow, ice.
- Assisted with the installation and operation of salt spreaders on vehicles.
- Performed loading of salt with wheel loader and brine required for job completion.
- Performed preventive maintenance on vehicles and heavy equipment.
- This was a seasonal, part-time 3rd shift position to supplement my fire service career.
Deputy Fire Chief, EMT, On Call - Part Time
Georgetown Charter Township
Jenison, MI
11.1993 - 12.2016
- Provided leadership, direction and management of 50 on call fire department personnel, three fire stations and their operations.
- Coordinated emergency response activities with other local, state, and federal agencies.
- Conducted investigations into causes of fires or hazardous material incidents.
- Responded to fire and emergency alarms and evaluated emergency to direct company operations.
- Operate various types of fire service apparatus including pumper/engines, rescues, water tanker/tenders to 3500 gallons, and ariel devices to 100 feet.
- Conducted fire prevention and suppression operations.
CDL Driver, Seasonal, Part-Time
Best Bark & Stone
Jenison, MI
04.2008 - 09.2012
- Seasonal, part time CDL driver delivering material and landscape supplies from the gravel pit to our yard as well as deliveries to our commercial and residential customers.
- Utilized wheel loaders for loading material.
- Completed daily inspections on assigned vehicles.
- Conducted routine checks on tires, brakes, lights, signals, fluids., as part of preventive maintenance program.
- Assisted in the maintenance of fleet vehicles by performing minor repairs when necessary.
- This was a seasonal, part-time position to supplement my fire service career.
HD Mechanic, Body Shop Foreman
Michigan Kenworth, Inc
Grand Rapids, MI
08.1987 - 07.1998
- Diagnosed mechanical issues on HD vehicles and equipment, including engine, transmission, brakes, steering systems and electrical components.
- Performed all aspects of service and repair of HD trucks.
- Body Shop Foreman preparing estimates fo repairs, supervising 6 technicians in the body shop.
HD Truck Mechanic - Service Dept. Foreman
Wise International Trucks, Inc.
Kalamazoo, MI
08.1987 - 08.1993
- Performed all aspects of HD truck repair and maintenance
- Service writer and shop foreman supervising 12- 15 other mechanics
- Outside sales for the parts department calling our fleet customers at their shop locations
Education
Fire Science - Fire Science And Emergency Medical Tech.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI07-1990
Major in Automotive And HD Truck Technology - Automotive And HD Truck Technology
Northwestern Business And Technical Center
Lima, OH09-1983
Skills
- Dependable and Reliable
- Punctuality
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Class-A Driver
- DOT Regulations
- Current DOT Medical Card
- Current TWIC Card
- Air Brake Certification
- Effective Communication Skills
- Strong Safety History
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Clean DMV Record
- Heavy Hauling
- Certified EMT / CPR
Timeline
Professional School Bus Driver
Benson Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
CDL Driver - Temporary Seasonal
Greenbauer Asphalt. LLC
03.2023 - 06.2024
Fire Protection Specialist
Cascade Charter Township
06.2020 - 04.2023
CDL Driver - Seasonal, Part Time, On Call
DJ Landscape Services
12.2018 - 04.2020
CDL Driver, Seasonal, Part-Time
Best Bark & Stone
04.2008 - 09.2012
Fire Marshal, Captain, Firefighter, EMT
Cascade Charter Township
03.2000 - 04.2023
Deputy Fire Chief, EMT, On Call - Part Time
Georgetown Charter Township
11.1993 - 12.2016
HD Mechanic, Body Shop Foreman
Michigan Kenworth, Inc
08.1987 - 07.1998
HD Truck Mechanic - Service Dept. Foreman
Wise International Trucks, Inc.
08.1987 - 08.1993
Fire Science - Fire Science And Emergency Medical Tech.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Major in Automotive And HD Truck Technology - Automotive And HD Truck Technology
Northwestern Business And Technical Center
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