Garrett Tanner
Kingsland,GA
Summary
Consistent and competent FF and paramedic that invest heavily in the education and training of new personnel. LT who devotes much of their time both on and off the clock to further the education and knowledge of myself, their crew and others in the department.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Firefighter
Camden County Fire Rescue
08.2018 - Current
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Participated in physical fitness and training programs to maintain preparedness and stamina for fire rescues.
- Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
- Monitored and responded to hazardous gas levels and smoke detectors to avoid injuries and fatalities.
- Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire.
- Provided station tours, pre-incident surveys and installed smoke detectors to provide fire education to public.
- Prepared incident reports detailing personnel, location and results of each call.
Welder
Jonson Welding
02.2017 - 07.2018
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Warehouse Worker
Consolidated Electric Distributors
02.2015 - 01.2016
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50 pounds.
- Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
- Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
Mason
Wasco Masonry LLC
02.2014 - 01.2016
Mason
Cordell Masonry LLC
07.2013 - 01.2014
Mason
Relyt Masonry LLC
05.2010 - 06.2013
- Applied colored marble or stone chips, and powdered steel over surfaces to produce prescribed finishes.
- Mixed mortar to lay bricks, stones and concrete sidewalks.
- Used straightedges and jointers to mold expansion joints and edges.
- Prepared surfaces for work by smoothing imperfections on ground or with close structures.
- Removed excess mortar and finished joints for uniform surface.
- Read work orders and design drawings to determine work requirements and sequence of tasks.
- Operated drills, paving breakers, and powered abrasive saws to cut or demolish bricks and concrete.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts to move bricks and supplies.
- Followed blueprints or drawings to lay blocks and bricks in correct arrangement.
- Repaired and replaced damaged bricks, blocks and pavers.
- Signaled truck drivers to position truck to facilitate pouring concrete into constrained locations.
- Cut bricks and concrete using approved tools such as powered abrasive saws, paving breakers, drills and hand tools.
- Laid brick for block walls and adhered to local codes and project restrictions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - EMS Management
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL02-2023
Skills
- Water supply management
- Stress management techniques
- First-aid and CPR
- Fire suppression tools operations
- Fire suppression tactics
- Welding
- Building construction
- Operation of heavy equipment
- Maintenance of diesel engins/equipment
Certification
FF-1
FF-2
Fire officer 1 series
Fire department management
Structural fire control
Pressurized container
Pressurized container Instructor
PICO
DMICO
Crash victim extrication
Due regard
Incident safety officer
Pump service testing
SOAR
Fire service ground ladders
Start the conversation
ACLS
PALS
AMLS
PHTLS
BLS/CPR
GA/NR paramedic
Timeline
Professional Firefighter
Camden County Fire Rescue
08.2018 - Current
Welder
Jonson Welding
02.2017 - 07.2018
Warehouse Worker
Consolidated Electric Distributors
02.2015 - 01.2016
Mason
Wasco Masonry LLC
02.2014 - 01.2016
Mason
Cordell Masonry LLC
07.2013 - 01.2014
Mason
Relyt Masonry LLC
05.2010 - 06.2013
FF-1
FF-2
Fire officer 1 series
Fire department management
Structural fire control
Pressurized container
Pressurized container Instructor
PICO
DMICO
Crash victim extrication
Due regard
Incident safety officer
Pump service testing
SOAR
Fire service ground ladders
Start the conversation
ACLS
PALS
AMLS
PHTLS
BLS/CPR
GA/NR paramedic
Associate of Applied Science - EMS Management
Columbia Southern University
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