Gerald Higgins

Worked in the leaf department loading tobacco bales and moving material around. Certified on tow motor, barrel truck, and baler truck. Moved over to canning process, to which I loaded pallets. I was moved to the lid and can dumpers and have been there for 3 months.

Wired houses, repair work, installed electrical equipment,(receptacles, switches, lights and fans.) also troubleshoot circuits.

• Assisted in responding to emergency calls, assessing situations, and providing necessary medical aid.
• Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis.
• Conducted regular safety inspections of buildings to identify any potential hazards.

• Supervisor in charge of 2 stations

• 12-15 personnel

• Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
• Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
• Evaluated incident scenes for possible victims requiring medical attention or evacuation assistance.
• Prepared detailed reports concerning all activities at emergency scenes.
• Coordinated with other first responders during multi-agency responses.
• Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
• Inspected vehicles for proper operation prior to use on emergency calls.
• Responded promptly to medical emergencies such as heart attacks or stroke victims.

• Performed electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, fixtures and components.
• Tested continuity of circuits with testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and ammeters.
• Installed conduit for new wiring systems in commercial buildings.
• Repaired or replaced worn or defective parts using hand tools and power tools.
• Inspected electrical equipment and systems to identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair.
• Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components.
• Identified problems with electrical systems by observing operation, listening for problems and using test equipment such as multi-meters.
• Ensured that all work was completed in accordance with applicable codes.

• Performed electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, fixtures and components.
• Tested continuity of circuits with testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and ammeters.
• Installed conduit for new wiring systems in commercial buildings.
• Repaired or replaced worn or defective parts using hand tools and power tools.
• Inspected electrical equipment and systems to identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair.
• Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components.
• Ensured that all work was completed in accordance with applicable codes.