Garrett Wildes
St. Marys,GA
Summary
Committed Firefighter offering 6 years of experience controlling, containing and extinguishing fires. Expertise in structural and wildland fires and dispatch. Accomplished professional passionate about maintaining safety of local community and saving lives.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighther
Camden County Fire Rescue
Kingsland , GA
10.2022 - Current
- Established and managed water supplies to support suppression activities.
- Responded to various emergency calls efficiently and professionally.
- Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
- Operated fire apparatus, pumps, ladders, and other specialized equipment.
- Participated in rigorous fitness training to maintain physical readiness.
- Ventilated structures to release heat, smoke, and toxic gases.
- Evaluated incident scenes to determine appropriate firefighting tactics.
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
- Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires with shovels and hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
- Performed fundamental firefighter and driver duties.
- Provided first aid treatment for injured persons until paramedics arrived on scene.
- Attended firefighting classes to learn proper techniques and safety procedures.
- Prepared reports detailing the outcomes of emergency incidents including any property damage or injuries sustained.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
Firefighter
kingsland Fire Rescue
Kingsland , GA
04.2018 - 07.2023
- Responded to various emergency calls efficiently and professionally.
- Assisted in extrication and rescue operations at accident scenes.
- Triaged patients to assist emergency workers in administering medical care.
- Participated in rigorous fitness training to maintain physical readiness..
- Performed basic life support during first responder medical situations.
- Safely navigated traffic while responding to emergency calls.
- Engaged in continuous professional development through trainings and workshops.
- Evaluated incident scenes to determine appropriate firefighting tactics.
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
- Educated community members on fire safety and prevention measures.
- Located hydrants and operated pumps at proper pressure to evaluate adequacy of water system and availability of water supply.
- Administered CPR and utilized automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
- Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
- Observed strict safety protocols to maintain personal and coworker safety.
- Performed daily equipment inspections, maintenance, and inventory checks.
- Operated fire apparatus, pumps, ladders, and other specialized equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Charlton County High School
Folkston, GA05-2012
Skills
- Fire Prevention Education
- Critical thinking abilities
- Problem-solving capabilities
- Fire suppression work
- Fire suppression tactics
Certification
Basic Life Support- Issue 4-12-2023 Renew 04-2025
Firefighter -1 NFPA 1001-2013
Firefighter -2 NFPA 1001-2013
Hazardous Materials Responder at Awareness Level- NFPA 472-2013
Hazardous Materials Responder at Operations Level- NFPA 472-2013
Structural Fire Control 1407-03
Pressurized Container Fire Control
Wildland S-110 , S-130 , L-180
Decision Making for Initial Company Operations
Strategy and Tactics for Initial Company Operations
Carseat Tech.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Firefighther
Camden County Fire Rescue
10.2022 - Current
Firefighter
kingsland Fire Rescue
04.2018 - 07.2023
High School Diploma -
Charlton County High School
Basic Life Support- Issue 4-12-2023 Renew 04-2025
Firefighter -1 NFPA 1001-2013
Firefighter -2 NFPA 1001-2013
Hazardous Materials Responder at Awareness Level- NFPA 472-2013
Hazardous Materials Responder at Operations Level- NFPA 472-2013
Structural Fire Control 1407-03
Pressurized Container Fire Control
Wildland S-110 , S-130 , L-180
Decision Making for Initial Company Operations
Strategy and Tactics for Initial Company Operations
Carseat Tech.
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