Gary Washington
Conyers,GA
Summary
An experienced Firefighter/Intermediate EMT with 25 plus years of experience in the fire service, emergency medical services and public safety. Extremely dependable, reliable and works well with others. Understands the value of being team oriented to achieve specific task or objectives under highly stressful conditions. Has great character and consistently demonstrates professionalism and passion for the organization he represents as well as the community and people he serves.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter/Intermediate Emergency Medical Technician
Dekalb County Fire Rescue Department
Tucker, Georgia
08.2006 - Current
- Responded to emergency calls, assessed situations, and provided critical medical aid to individuals in need.
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
- Collaborated with emergency personnel to ensure coordinated response and effective medical care at accident scenes.
- Responded to fire and medical calls across DeKalb County communities.
- Provided fire suppression, rescue, and scene safety support under department protocols.
- Operated fire apparatus and rescue tools during active incident response.
- Analyzed situations to quickly adopt courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting all activities and outcomes at emergency scenes to ensure accurate records and enhance future response efforts.
Firefighter/Emergency First Responder
New Orleans Fire Department
New Orleans, Louisiana
05.2001 - 08.2006
- Served as Essential Personnel for the City Of New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina (August 28, 2005- August 12, 2006)
- Responded to emergency scenes across New Orleans Fire Department service areas.
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
- Coordinated with other first responders during multi-agency responses.
- Conducted fire and life safety inspections of commercial and residential properties, ensuring compliance and assessing hydrant functionality.
- Assisted with fire prevention inspections and public safety education, enhancing community awareness and safety across New Orleans.
- Facilitated support services during natural disasters such as floods or hurricanes.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of buildings to identify any potential hazards.
- Inspected smoke alarms in residential and commercial properties to ensure proper functionality. and carbon monoxide detectors in residences and businesses.
Education
Life Safety Code - Continue Education For Professional Development
Georgia Public Safety Training Center
Forsyth, GA01-2026
National Board On Fire Service Professional Qualifications - Professional Firefighting
Dekalb County Training Academy
Decatur, GA08-2006
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science And Technology
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LAInternational Fire Service Accreditation Congress - Professional Firefighting
New Orleans Fire Department Municipal Training (LSU)
New Orleans, LA07-2001
Some College (No Degree) - Civil Engineering
Southern University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LAHigh School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy High School
New Orleans, LA05-1998
Skills
- Incident safety mangement
- Fire and emergency medical response
- Fire suppression and control
- Emergency medical care
- Leadership and supervision
- Incident reporting
- Life safety inspections
- Fire inspections
- Apparatus inspections and operations
- Hazard assessment
- Radio communication skills
- Fire ground communication
- Search and rescue techniques
- Rescue operations and forcible entry techniques
- Public safety and security
- Situational awareness
- Calm decision making
- Ladder operation
Timeline
Firefighter/Intermediate Emergency Medical Technician
Dekalb County Fire Rescue Department
08.2006 - Current
Firefighter/Emergency First Responder
New Orleans Fire Department
05.2001 - 08.2006
Life Safety Code - Continue Education For Professional Development
Georgia Public Safety Training Center
National Board On Fire Service Professional Qualifications - Professional Firefighting
Dekalb County Training Academy
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science And Technology
Delgado Community College
International Fire Service Accreditation Congress - Professional Firefighting
New Orleans Fire Department Municipal Training (LSU)
Some College (No Degree) - Civil Engineering
Southern University And A&M College
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy High School