Dustin Arney
Waxhaw,NC
Summary
Passionate Firefighter with 3.5 years of experience performing firefighting and emergency medical duties. Passionate about protecting lives and property through dedicated service. Committed and physically fit professional. Works cooperatively with other first responders to gain control of emergency scenes. Expertise in handling hostile fire events and mass casualty events.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter
Charlotte Fire Department
Charlotte , NC
10.2024 - Current
- Currently assigned at station 16 A shift (help)
- Can lift lots of liver spotted elderly folks
- Can understand simple instructions
- Loves engine work
- Can brush even the hardest stains out of a toilet
- Will fight over dishes and mopping duties
- Will carry medical bags with a smile
- Very fun to be around
- Can cook meals
- Love to train and workout
- Will relieve you at 6:45 am
- Willingness to learn
- Can read
- Fluent in sarcasm
- Can make coffee
- Can souly survive off zyns and energy drinks
Firefighter
Waxhaw Volunteer Fire Dept
Waxhaw, NC
02.2023 - Current
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
- Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
- Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
Firefighter
Mount Holly Fire Department
Mount Holly, NC
11.2023 - 10.2024
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
- Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
- Coordinated with other first responders during multi-agency responses.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents and other emergency situations.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
Landscaper
Dennis Arney Lanscape
Waxhaw, NC
03.2015 - 05.2023
- Maintained and operated lawn care equipment such as mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and hedge clippers.
- Cultivated soil by using rakes, shovels, hoes, trowels or other tools.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides according to safety regulations.
- Cut grass in even lengths with power mowers or hand shears.
- Transported plants, turf and other materials to designated areas for installation.
- Inspected property for signs of damage or infestation from pests or weeds.
- Weeded flower beds and vegetable gardens to remove unwanted vegetation.
- Pruned trees, shrubs, hedges, bushes and vines to enhance their growth patterns.
- Laid sod on prepared surfaces for a finished look of the landscape design.
- Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
Education
Firefighter 1 -
Gaston College
Dallas, NC08-2023
High School Diploma -
Parkwood High School
Monroe, NC06-2016
Skills
- Ventilation Techniques
- Search and Rescue Techniques
- Radio Communication Proficiency
- Forcible entry techniques
- Structural Firefighting
- High Angle Rope Rescue
- Fitness and Agility
- Ladder operation
- First-aid and CPR
- Relationship building and management
- Team Collaboration
- HVAC Repair
- HVAC maintenance
- Tree pruning
- Lawn Mowing
- Equipment Operation
Affiliations
- Jiu-Jitsu practitioner
Timeline
Firefighter
Charlotte Fire Department
10.2024 - Current
Firefighter
Mount Holly Fire Department
11.2023 - 10.2024
Firefighter
Waxhaw Volunteer Fire Dept
02.2023 - Current
Landscaper
Dennis Arney Lanscape
03.2015 - 05.2023
Firefighter 1 -
Gaston College
High School Diploma -
Parkwood High School