George (LD) Young
Tempe ,AZ
Summary
Highly motivated Firefighter with in-depth knowledge of safely suppressing fires. Thinks quickly under pressure and remains calm in stressful situations. Offering twelve years of experience in efficiently responding to fire and EMS alarms. Proficient performing emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter- Engineer
Guadalupe Fire Department
07.2015 - Current
- Started as a reserve and in January of 2019 became fulltime after successfully completing Phoenix Fire Academy.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Knowledge of all streets in the service area and ability to choose the best route to the scene and/or hospital, by considering the road conditions and flow of traffic.
- Operated hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment.
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
- Ran the engine supplying the appropriate flow of water to the firefighters on the scene.
- Evaluated areas after containing fires to identify and suppress hot spots.
- Conducted fire drills and trained new recruits in use of firefighting equipment.
Firefighter - EMT
Gila Bend Volunteer Fire Department
02.2011 - Current
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
- Participated in physical fitness and training programs to maintain preparedness and stamina for fire rescues.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Operated hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment.
- Assisted in prevention of fires through public education programs.
Firefighter-EMT
Buckeye Valley Fire District
03.2013 - 01.2019
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
- Participated in physical fitness and training programs to maintain preparedness and stamina for fire rescues.
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
- Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment.
- Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
Education
AZ EMT - B - EMT Certification
Glendale Community College AZ
Glendale, AZ06.2013
Haz Mat Certificate - S-190, S-130, I-100 And L180
Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ02.2012
Fire Academy - Glendale Fire Academy
Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ12.2011
Skills
- Ladder Operation
- Fire Department Procedures
- Fire Suppression Work
- Weekly Checks
- Physical Fitness Training
- High-Pressure Nozzle Changes
- Incident Safety
- Fire Protection System Testing
- Fire Command Center Management
- Apparatus Inspections
- Structural Searching
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Fire Suppression
- Hose Control Precision
- Hose Connections
- Firefighting
- High-Pressure Pumps
- Fire Pump Operation
Accomplishments
Awarded Fire Fighter of the Year twice in 2012 and 2014
Timeline
Firefighter- Engineer
Guadalupe Fire Department
07.2015 - Current
Firefighter-EMT
Buckeye Valley Fire District
03.2013 - 01.2019
Firefighter - EMT
Gila Bend Volunteer Fire Department
02.2011 - Current
AZ EMT - B - EMT Certification
Glendale Community College AZ
Haz Mat Certificate - S-190, S-130, I-100 And L180
Phoenix College
Fire Academy - Glendale Fire Academy
Glendale Community College
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