Gavin Morel
Dickinson,ND
Summary
Efficient and professional. Able to handle continuous physical work in different environments while exceeding standards. Careful to use correct techniques for different parts of the job.
Committed volunteer firefighter with experience in emergency response, fire control, and public safety education. Strengths include quick decision-making under pressure, physical stamina, and teamwork skills. Have contributed to safer communities through effective firefighting and life-saving efforts.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer Firefighter
City Of Dickson Fire Department
Dickinson , ND
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the operation of fire suppression equipment, such as hoses, nozzles and ladders.
- Inspected and maintained firefighting gear to ensure proper functioning.
- Participated in regular drills and training sessions to keep skills up-to-date.
- Attended community events to provide information on fire safety awareness initiatives.
- Checked hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents and other emergency situations.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
- Participated in on-call schedule to respond to requests for assistance after hours and on weekends or holidays.
- Ascended and descended ladders, stairs and ramps in smoke-filled areas.
- Completed field assessments of active fires and planned optimal approaches.
- Collaborated with Hazmat to clean up chemical and oil spills.
Structural Welder
Darby's Welding And Machine, Inc. & Custom Data
Dickinson , ND
02.2022 - Current
- Installed and welded steel beams, columns, girders, and other structural elements.
- Fabricated metal components according to blueprints and drawings.
- Repaired damaged or defective parts using appropriate welding techniques.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing welding duties.
- Maintained a clean work area by removing scraps of metal and other debris from job sites.
- Assisted in loading and unloading materials onto trucks for delivery to job sites.
- Checked tools, equipment and safety gear for proper performance.
- Studied blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of work.
Dietary Aide
St. Lukes Nursing Home
Dickinson , North Dakota
08.2019 - 10.2021
- Stocked supplies in dining areas as needed.
- Assisted with preparation of snacks and other light meals.
- Delivered meals to residents and patients in their rooms when requested.
- Informed supervisor about any changes in patient's dietary needs or preferences.
- Worked closely with dietitians to ensure proper nutrition for each resident and patient.
- Assisted in menu planning based on resident and patient preferences and dietary requirements.
- Performed general cleaning duties such as sweeping floors, washing dishes, wiping countertops.
- Prepared and served meals according to dietary guidelines.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment and surfaces.
- Ensured that all food was prepared according to established health standards.
- Observed special diets prescribed by physicians or nutritionists.
- Set up trays for patients upon request.
- Checked temperatures of hot food before serving it to patients and residents.
- Maintained a safe working environment by following all safety protocols.
Education
Dickinson High School
Dickinson, ND05-2023
Fire Academy
Dickinson High School
Dickinson, ND05-2022
Skills
- Physical Fitness
- Rescue Operations
- Fire prevention
- First-aid and CPR
- Burning Building Entry Tactics
- Welding
- Fabrication
- Structural welding
- Blueprint Reading
- Equipment Operation
- Project Management
- Water and chemical streams
- Alarm response
- Fire Control
- Time Management
- OSHA Compliance
Certification
- Fire 1 certification.
- Hazardous operation certification.
- Hazardous awareness certification.
- Fire 2 certification.
- Blue card command certification.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Volunteer Firefighter
City Of Dickson Fire Department
08.2023 - Current
Structural Welder
Darby's Welding And Machine, Inc. & Custom Data
02.2022 - Current
Dietary Aide
St. Lukes Nursing Home
08.2019 - 10.2021
- Fire 1 certification.
- Hazardous operation certification.
- Hazardous awareness certification.
- Fire 2 certification.
- Blue card command certification.
Dickinson High School
Fire Academy
Dickinson High School
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