Eric Hixson
Fair Haven,MI
Summary
Passionate about providing care and support to both animals and humans in distress, I strive to ensure the safety and well-being of all individuals involved in emergency situations. With a strong foundation in emergency services and a deep understanding of animal behavior, I am able to effectively assess and address the needs of both pets and their owners. My experience in handling and relocating animals, as well as my expertise in trapping and capture techniques, allows me to safely and efficiently assist in a variety of emergency situations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder Foreman
Norfolk Southern Railroad
Detroit, MI
01.2015 - Current
- Provided instruction for proficiency in proper welding techniques.
- Inspected final welds to verify adherence to strict accuracy and quality guidelines.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory levels for .
- Ensured that all welding processes were performed according to standard operating procedures.
- Trained junior welders on proper use of welding equipment, tools, and techniques.
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Ira Township
Ira, MI
02.2010 - 10.2022
- Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
- Performed search and rescue operations in hazardous environments.
- Operated specialized equipment such as pumps, aerial ladder trucks, and hazardous material units.
- Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
- Performed CPR, splinting of fractures, wound treatment and other life saving measures.
Education
Fire Officer
St Clair County Community College
Port Huron, MI06-2019
Firefighter 1&2 - Fire Academy
Macomb Community College
Clinton Township07-2004
High School Diploma -
L’Anse Creuse High North
Macomb, MI06-2003
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
St. Clair Community College
Port Huron, MISome College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Macomb Community College
Warren, MISkills
- First-aid and CPR
- Scheduling and Planning
- Welding expertise
- Search and rescue operations
- Physical Fitness
- Conservation practices
- Animal Handling
- Multitasking
- Domestic/Wild animal capturing
- Animal Care
- Emergency Care
- Animal Training
Certification
- Fire fighter 1&2
- Fire Company Officer 1&2
- Incident Command
- Incident Safety Officer
- Ice Rescue
- HazMat First Responder - Awareness/Ops
- Vehicle Extrication
- Advanced Vehicle Stabilization
- Clandestine Drug Lab - Awareness
- EMT-B
- CPR/AED
- American Red Cross Dog & Cat first aid
- Pet CPR/First aid Cert
References
ROBERT TAYLOR
LIEUTENANT, MACOMB COUNTY SHERIFF
MAYOR OF ROSEVILLE
586-943-4326
Timeline
Welder Foreman
Norfolk Southern Railroad
01.2015 - Current
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
Ira Township
02.2010 - 10.2022
Fire Officer
St Clair County Community College
Firefighter 1&2 - Fire Academy
Macomb Community College
High School Diploma -
L’Anse Creuse High North
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
St. Clair Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Macomb Community College
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