Gerald Friend
175 Lakota Drive,TX
Summary
Experienced Fire Captain skilled in leading professional and respectful crews. Recognized for maintaining motivated teams through attentiveness, training and clear expectations. Demonstrated expertise in safety regulations, response management, and fire department policies.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Captain
City of Denton
Denton, TX
04.2024 - Current
- Provided leadership and guidance to assigned crew members during drills, exercises, and real-world operations.
- Oversee the Rehabilitation program for personnel.
Fire Driver
City of Denton
Denton, TX
01.2020 - 03.2024
- Rode out of class as Captain on Truck and Engine
- Department Instructor
- Fire Pension Board member
- mentored tailboards assigned to station
Fire Fighter
City of Denton
Denton, TX
10.2015 - 01.2020
- Instructed new firefighters on the use of fire equipment and emergency response protocols.
- Provided medical assistance to victims of fires or other emergencies.
- Acted as the lead paramedic on the ambulance.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
Firefighter
City Of North Richland Hills
North Richland Hills, TX
04.2012 - 10.2015
- Appointed field training officer mentoring inexperienced paramedics
- Executed daily operations on both engine and ladder truck
Skills
- Aerial Operator
- Driver Engineer
- Heavy Vehicle Rescue Technician
- Trench Rescue Technician
- High angle Ropes I and II
- Confined space technician
- Paramedic
- Swift water Technician
- Swift water Boat Operator
- Master Firefighter
- Instructor I and II
- Fire Officer I and II
- TXTF1
Timeline
Fire Captain
City of Denton
04.2024 - Current
Fire Driver
City of Denton
01.2020 - 03.2024
Fire Fighter
City of Denton
10.2015 - 01.2020
Firefighter
City Of North Richland Hills
04.2012 - 10.2015
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