Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
References
Timeline
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Dylan Whitley

Dylan Whitley

Spotsylvania,VA

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Spotsylvania FREM, excelling in emergency response and team leadership. Recognized for top evaluation scores and entrusted with advanced responsibilities. Adept at problem solving and quality control, ensuring safety compliance while delivering exceptional client relations and training new personnel effectively.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fire Fighter /EMT-Basic

Spotsylvania FREM
Spotsylvania, VA
11.2023 - Current
  • Kept station in peak working order by inspecting facilities, equipment and personnel.
  • Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
  • Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
  • Analyzed situations to quickly adopt courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances.
  • Collaborated with Hazmat to clean up chemical and oil spills.
  • Instructed new firefighters on the use of fire equipment and emergency response protocols.
  • Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
  • Received top scores in annual evaluations on job knowledge and skills.
  • Entrusted with tasks reserved for more experienced positions due to rapid growth in performance and understanding.
  • Experienced and trained in hazardous material awareness level and air monitoring with the RKI GX-6000 multi gas meter.

Lead Installation Technician

Sign Enterprises
Fredericksburg, VA
11.2012 - Current
  • Conducted on-site visits to evaluate customer needs prior to installation process.
  • Assisted in the development of installation training programs for new technicians.
  • Led junior technicians, offering guidance and oversight to ensure quality and adherence to best practices.
  • Resolved complex installation issues using problem solving techniques and sound judgement.
  • Adapted installation techniques to accommodate unique customer environments and requirements.
  • Liaised with manufacturers to obtain necessary parts and information for complex installations.
  • Coordinated efforts with other workers involved in installing and maintaining equipment and components.
  • Relayed important safety guidelines to clients to achieve thorough understanding of new equipment.
  • Performed quality control inspections of installations to ensure accuracy and customer satisfaction.
  • Lead teams during fieldwork engagements at client sites, ensuring completion within established timelines.

Education

High School Diploma -

Home Schooled
Spotsylvania, VA
05-2012

Skills

  • Emergency response
  • Client relations
  • Team leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Quality control
  • Communication skills
  • Time management
  • Safety compliance

Accomplishments

  • Achieved the fitness award in my fire academy.
  • Achieved the "Lightning Fast" award for quick and diligent efforts in saving a stroke patient in the fastest time on record.

Affiliations

  • I pride myself in being a very scheduled but flexible person. It makes me efficient with my time and in completing tasks but at the same time, able to pivot at a moments notice to accomplish another goal that was not previously sought after.

Certification

  • Crane and boom lift certified operator.
  • Hazard material awareness
  • Fire 1 & 2 certified
  • Rope tech 1
  • Certified Personal Trainer
  • Driver pump operator
  • Driver aerial operator
  • Instructor 1
  • ICS 100, 200, 700, 800
  • Strategy and tactic of first arriving officer

References

  • Kenneth Mickie (Gym owner) 504-975-6425
  • Johnny Calhoun (Past work colleague) 804-994-8301
  • Chris Pitts (Current Lieutenant) 804-814-7327
  • Phil Leonhardt (Ower of CSL Media) 703-906-4094
  • Josh Venable (Pastor at Faith Baptist) 484-883-8596

Timeline

Fire Fighter /EMT-Basic

Spotsylvania FREM
11.2023 - Current

Lead Installation Technician

Sign Enterprises
11.2012 - Current

High School Diploma -

Home Schooled