Dylan Rider
Section,AL
Summary
Dedicated and dependable firefighter with three years of hands-on experience in emergency response, fire suppression, rescue operations, and EMS. Experienced in a BLS department responding to medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents, rescues, and fire calls. Capable of serving as a driver/engineer and operating apparatus, while maintaining equipment readiness and completing routine station duties. Committed to continuous training, physical fitness, teamwork, and providing professional service to the community. Seeking an opportunity to bring my experience and strong work ethic to a progressive fire department while continuing to grow in the fire service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Firefighter
Scottsboro Fire Department
Scottsboro, Alabama
04.2023 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls to provide immediate fire suppression and rescue services.
- Conducted thorough inspections of fire equipment and maintained readiness for emergencies.
- Participated in community outreach programs to educate residents on fire safety practices.
- Collaborated with team members during training drills to enhance firefighting techniques.
- Provided first aid and CPR assistance to victims until medical personnel arrived on scene.
- Operated firefighting apparatus and tools during emergency situations with precision and care.
- Worked collaboratively with other agencies during multi-agency responses.
- Provided support services at the scene of hazardous material incidents.
- Participated in public education programs regarding fire safety practices.
- Documented incident reports detailing response actions and observations for future reference.
- Operated pumps and aerial ladders during emergency operations.
- Directed traffic around accident scenes or areas with hazardous conditions.
- Responded to emergency calls and provided medical aid to injured persons.
- Attended regular training sessions to maintain certification levels.
- Educated members of the community about best practices for preventing fires through public service announcements or school visits.
- Controlled, extinguished, and prevented fires from spreading using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors.
- Inspected hydrants for proper operation and flow rates.
- Trained new firefighters on procedures for responding to different types of emergencies.
- Maintained records of inspection results, incident reports, and other relevant data.
- 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.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants, and fire extinguishers.
- Communicated with other firefighters and emergency personnel to relay observations, equipment needs, and other relevant information.
- Analyzed situations to quickly adopt courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances.
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
- Checked hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
- Joined on-call schedule to provide immediate fire and medical assistance during off hours. to respond to requests for assistance after hours and on weekends or holidays.
- Ascended and descended ladders, stairs and ramps in smoke-filled areas.
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
- Responded to fire and safety-related emergency calls in local area.
- Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
- Observed strict safety protocols to maintain personal and coworker safety.
- Patrolled previously burned areas after fire containment to locate and eliminate dangerous hot spots.
- Established and managed water supplies to support suppression activities.
- Checked smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in residences and businesses.
- Located hydrants and operated pumps at proper pressure to evaluate adequacy of water system and availability of water supply.
- Used axes and other tools to break through windows and debris.
Electrician Lead Hand
Big Cove Electric
Owens Cross Roads, Alabama
05.2021 - 03.2023
- Supervised a team of electricians, coordinating daily tasks and schedules.
- Led electrical installation projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Conducted regular inspections of electrical systems for maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Trained junior electricians on tools, safety protocols, and best practices.
- Assigned tasks to team members and monitored their performance.
- Monitored inventory levels of electrical supplies and equipment for timely replenishment.
- Repaired malfunctioning systems by replacing defective components or wiring.
- Connected power cables from source to fixtures motors outlets junction boxes.
- Reviewed blueprints of electrical layouts and schematics to determine materials requirements and installation procedures.
- Ensured compliance with local state national codes regulations safety standards.
- Followed electrical code manuals to install and repair electrical systems.
- Tested electrical equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage, and resistance.
- Operated hand tools including drills saws hammers wrenches pliers screwdrivers.
Education
Section High School
Section, ALTimeline
Professional Firefighter
Scottsboro Fire Department
04.2023 - Current
Electrician Lead Hand
Big Cove Electric
05.2021 - 03.2023
Section High School