Gabriel Knowles
Soddy-Daisy,TN
Summary
Deliver emergency care Maintain equipment Prevent fires Rescue victims Document calls Dispatch first responders Assess needs Secure sensitive information
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Lineman
Smithville Electric System
Smithville, TN
03.2021 - Current
- Worked with construction crews to route and re-route power lines around new builds either via above-ground lines or below-ground utilities.
- Worked to string, splice and transfer wire in both energized and de-energized circuits.
- Responded to emergency repair calls to conduct line switching or sectionalizing to reroute current and speed service restoration.
Emergency Dispatcher
Dekalb County E-911
Smithville, Tn
08.2016 - 02.2021
- Obtained the most important information from callers, including their locations, their current issues and the level of the emergency
- Relayed up-to-the-minute information between callers, first responders and incoming personnel
- Determined the appropriate response for the situation and dispatched the local fire, ambulance or police service
- Fully documented the details provided by callers to help the first responders understand the situation
- Scanned maps and used internal databases while on the phone with callers to locate the scenes and obtain additional information
- Helped law enforcement in the field complete special tasks such as issuing BOLOs for suspects and their vehicles
- Firefighter/EMR
Experience Mechanic Technician
Carvana Lebanon
Lebanon, Tn
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Ordered new parts and created drawings of unobtainable parts to be made in the plant
- Utilized devices such as micrometers, calibrators, gauges, and calipers to make adjustments and repairs
- Regularly removed trash, organized tools and checked the shop's equipment to maintain a neat and safe work area
- Ensured proper operation of equipment by performing regular maintenance and repairs
- Maintained a safe work environment by ensuring adherence to all established safety guidelines and keeping a clean, clutter-free workspace
- Performed tests after repairs to verify resolution of issues.
Volunteer
Station
Lakesite, TN
09.2012 - 07.2016
- Controlled flames with high-pressure hoses connected to the team's pump truck or directly to the public water supply
- Inspected the location of contained blazes to understand how the fire started and spread
- Trained continuously to stay ready for the challenge of suppressing active blazes and rescuing victims
- Located and rescued victims from burning buildings, accident sites and water hazards
- Identified and eliminated the hot spots remaining after containing a wildfire
- Administered emergency aid including wound care and CPR to individuals injured in fires.
Maintenance technician
Soddy-Daisy Healthcare Center, Soddy-Daisy
, TN
01.2015 - 07.2016
- Created well-organized stock room, updated inventory, and kept adequate supplies and equipment on hand for assigned tasks
- Monitored and inspected facility to identify and troubleshoot problems
- Provided routine maintenance to HVAC, plumbing, and other equipment, following manufacturer specifications for optimal performance
- Respond to emergencies caused by fire, power outage, gas leaks, and water leaks and performed emergency repairs
- Repaired building systems such as HVAC, plumbing, and electrical to correct faults and restore functioning.
Education
High School Diploma -
DeKalb County High School
No Degree - Fire Science
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TNSkills
- Electrical Maintenance and Repair
- Repair Work
- Machine Setups
- Effective Customer Communication
- Crisis Management
- Dispatch Coordination
- Law Enforcement Collaboration
- Station and Equipment Cleaning
- Water Emergency Response
- Hazard Identification
Timeline
Apprentice Lineman
Smithville Electric System
03.2021 - Current
Experience Mechanic Technician
Carvana Lebanon
02.2020 - 05.2020
Emergency Dispatcher
Dekalb County E-911
08.2016 - 02.2021
Maintenance technician
Soddy-Daisy Healthcare Center, Soddy-Daisy
01.2015 - 07.2016
Volunteer
Station
09.2012 - 07.2016
High School Diploma -
DeKalb County High School
No Degree - Fire Science
Chattanooga State Community College
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