Ethan Butterhof
Egg Harbor City,NJ
Summary
My name is Ethan Butterhof, am 18 years old. A volunteer firefighter for the Elwood Volunteer Fire Company for over 2 years. Started volunteering at the age of 16 as a Junior Member. Have recently completed Firefighter I and Firefighter II through the Atlantic County Fire Academy throughout 2023. Currently enrolled in Fire Inspection and EMT course through Camden County Community College. A member of the New Jersey Forest Fire Service in Division C8. Been a member since July of 2023. Hard working individual and work well as a team, also open to learning new things.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forest Fire Fighter
New Jersey Forest Fire Service
Mays Landing, NJ
07.2023 - Current
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Responded quickly to new outbreaks of wildfires while following established protocols.
- Attended training sessions on wildland fire behavior, suppression tactics, and safety protocols.
- Conducted patrols of designated areas for signs of smoke or ignition sources.
- Inspected and maintained specialized firefighting vehicles and equipment.
- Responded to fire and safety-related emergency calls in local area.
- Educated public on ways to prevent fires and fire damage.
- Operated pumps, hoses, nozzles, chainsaws, axes, shovels, and other tools used in fighting fires.
- Minimized devastating wildfires by employing hand tools, dozers and air drops for containment operations.
- Patrolled previously burned areas after fire containment to locate and eliminate dangerous hot spots.
- Provided support to other emergency services teams during wildfire operations.
Firefighter
Elwood Volunteer Fire Company
Elwood, NJ
07.2021 - Current
- Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
- Answered emergency situations and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims, and prevent escalation.
- Controlled and extinguished fires using manual and power equipment.
- Responded quickly to hazardous materials incidents by containing spills or leaks with appropriate protective gear.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Ascended and descended ladders, stairs and ramps in smoke-filled areas.
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Coordinated with other first responders during multi-agency responses.
- Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
- Assisted in cleaning up hazardous materials following an incident scene.
- Prepared detailed reports concerning all activities at emergency scenes.
- Provided educational presentations regarding fire prevention techniques to local schools and businesses.
- Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
- Checked hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
- Combatted fires by holding nozzles and directing streams of fog, chemicals or water.
- Monitored weather conditions for potential threats such as wildland fires or flash flooding.
- Operated specialized equipment such as pumps, aerial ladder trucks, and hazardous material units.
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
- Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
- Provided support services during natural disasters such as floods or hurricanes.
- Held nozzles and directed streams of fog, chemicals or water to combat fires.
- Established and managed water supplies to support suppression activities.
- Inspected vehicles for proper operation prior to use on emergency calls.
- Communicated with other firefighters and emergency personnel to relay observations, equipment needs, and other relevant information.
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
- Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires with shovels and hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Farm Hand
Butterhof's Shady Brook Farm
Egg Harbor City, NJ
07.2016 - Current
- Harvested vegetables to make ready for sale and consumption by picking, cleaning and packing with labels.
- Attached plows, sprayers or harvesters to tractors with bolts or hand tools.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations related to farm operations.
- Assisted with maintenance and repair activities to keep buildings and equipment in safe and proper condition.
- Maintained and repaired farming equipment to provide consistent usability, prime operational condition and alleviate downtime.
- Assisted in the preparation of soil for planting by tilling and plowing fields.
- Maintained farm equipment such as tractors, harvesters, and other machinery.
- Used oil cans, hand tools and grease guns to lubricate and make minor repairs to farming machinery.
- Weeded fields manually or used specialized tools such as hoes or cultivators.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cedar Creek High School
Egg Harbor City, NJ06-2023
Fire Science Technology
Camden County College
Blackwood, NJSkills
- Community Education
- Fire Suppression Tactics
- Structure Fire Safety
- Public Assistance and Support
- Map Reading
- Truck Driving
- Incident Reporting
- Law Enforcement Collaboration
- Apparatus Maintenance
- Decision-Making
- Emergency Response
- Fire Prevention
- Station and Equipment Cleaning
- Team Collaboration
- Detailed Reporting
- Fire Suppression Techniques
- Two-Way Radio Operation
- Hazard Identification
- Quality Assessment
- Victim Rescue
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Equipment Operation
- Physical Conditioning
Certification
- Certificate in Firefighter 1 and Firefighter 2
- Certificate in CEVO 3 - Fire Defensive Driving Course
- Certificate in Flashover Awareness
- Certificate in Traffic Incident Management Systems
- Certificate in Hazardous Materials Operations
- Certificate in Hazardous Materials Awareness
- Coordination of Suppression and Ventillation in Single Family Homes
- Certificate in ICS-200, ICS-800, ICS-100, ICS-700
- Certificate in S-110 Basic Wildland Orientation
- Certificate in L-180 Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
- Certificate in S-190 Introduction to WIldland Fire Behavior
- Certificate in S-130 Firefighter Training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Forest Fire Fighter
New Jersey Forest Fire Service
07.2023 - Current
Firefighter
Elwood Volunteer Fire Company
07.2021 - Current
Farm Hand
Butterhof's Shady Brook Farm
07.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
Cedar Creek High School
Fire Science Technology
Camden County College
- Certificate in Firefighter 1 and Firefighter 2
- Certificate in CEVO 3 - Fire Defensive Driving Course
- Certificate in Flashover Awareness
- Certificate in Traffic Incident Management Systems
- Certificate in Hazardous Materials Operations
- Certificate in Hazardous Materials Awareness
- Coordination of Suppression and Ventillation in Single Family Homes
- Certificate in ICS-200, ICS-800, ICS-100, ICS-700
- Certificate in S-110 Basic Wildland Orientation
- Certificate in L-180 Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
- Certificate in S-190 Introduction to WIldland Fire Behavior
- Certificate in S-130 Firefighter Training
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