Garett Gehring
Petaluma,CA
Summary
Detail Oriented and dedicated EMT with 3 years of experience in wildland and structural firefighting. Around the Firehouse always looking for tasking and hungry for life long learning. Volunteer, athlete, and family man seeking to advance in a career where he can live out his call to serve.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter 1
CAL FIRE, Mendocino Unit
04.2022 - Current
- Crew Lead for two fire seasons. Immediate link between Captain and Crew. Worked with diverse team of 14 other firefighters, while learning how to lead effectively and efficiently.
- Operated and maintained Chainsaws under high stress situations.
- Took Part in constant and vigorous training to uphold high standards within the crew and entire unit.
Firefighter EMT
North Bay Fire, Sonoma County
08.2020 - 11.2022
- Responded to and aided in calls for service – including structure fires, vegetation fires, traffic collisions, vehicle extrication, and medical aids
- Compassionately provided pre-hospital care, including size up, assessment, treatment, monitoring, and follow up
- Led a team of five firefighters responsible for inspecting fire apparatus, emergency equipment, tools, and medical gear for operation and functionality according to department SOPs
- Operated and Drove Fire apparatus on calls for service, including Code 3 driving and Pumping operations.
Shift Lead
Ross Stores
01.2019 - 07.2020
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Completed cash and credit card transactions accurately using Point of Sale software.
- Oversaw cash handling procedures, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation at all times.
- Helped store management meet standards of service and quality in daily operations.
Education
Associates Degree - Fire Technology
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA05.2024
High School Diploma -
Petaluma High School
Petaluma, CA06.2019
Skills
- Open Water Rescue Swimmer
- Open Water Rescue Boat Operator
- ICS 100/200/700/800
- EMT
- Driver Operator 1A
- Firefighter Endorsement Class C License
- Hazmat First Responder Operations
- Confined Space First Responder Operations
- B Faller
- Cal Fire Red Card
Skills
Mechanical Aptitude
Leadership
Team building and adaptability
Time Management
Attention to Detail
Customer Service
References
Steven Knolle, Fire Apparatus Engineer Cal Fire, (707)734-0123, steven.knolle@fire.ca.gov
Patrick Crow, Fire Captain Cal Fire, (530)635-0825, patrick.crow@fire.ca.gov
Daara Jalili, Firefightrer EMT Gold Ridge Fire, (415)730-1971
Ryan Sullivan, Firefighter Los Angeles City Fire, (707)479-2087
Timeline
Firefighter 1
CAL FIRE, Mendocino Unit
04.2022 - Current
Firefighter EMT
North Bay Fire, Sonoma County
08.2020 - 11.2022
Shift Lead
Ross Stores
01.2019 - 07.2020
Associates Degree - Fire Technology
Santa Rosa Junior College
High School Diploma -
Petaluma High School
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