Haden Cox
Hertford,NC
Summary
Highly motivated and reliable individual with thorough knowledge and experience in firefighting and emergency medical care. Also having the ability to perform well under high stress situations and work effectively within a team. I have a strong passion for helping others and a constant desire to always improve himself to enhance readiness, efficiency and overall job performance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Firefighter
Elizabeth City Fire Department
Elizabeth City, NC
09.2022 - 04.2026
- Responded to emergency calls, providing prompt and efficient firefighting services.
- Collaborated with team members during drills, enhancing operational preparedness and coordination.
- Assisted in training new recruits on firefighting techniques and safety protocols.
- Led community outreach programs, promoting fire safety awareness and education.
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- 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.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills while serving as a mentor to new firefighters.
- Maintained optimal readiness for emergency situations by regularly participating in drills and training exercises.
- Improved operational efficiency by helping maintain apparatuses, equipment, and facilities according to established standards.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment and apparatus to ensure readiness.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
- Utilized technical expertise in operating specialized firefighting equipment such as aerial ladders, hydraulic extrication tools, and thermal imaging cameras.
Part Time Body Shop Assistant
Andy Whites Collision Center
Hertford, NC
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Part time Body Shop Assistant during after school hours during my senior year
- Assisted technicians with vehicle disassembly and reassembly to facilitate efficient repair processes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the body shop environment to ensure safety standards.
- Supported inventory management by tracking parts and supplies for ongoing projects.
- Learned and applied safety protocols while using various hand tools and equipment effectively.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills in identifying issues with repair processes and developing effective solutions quickly.
- Filled, sanded and smoothed surfaces to prepare for painting.
- Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work.
Education
Emergency Medical Technician -
College of The Albemarle
Elizabeth City, NCHigh School Diploma -
Perquimans County High School
Hertford, NC06.2022
Skills
- Structural firefighting
- First aid certified
- Fire safety
- Stress tolerance and resilience
- Fitness and agility
- Emergency management
- Firearm safety
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical thinking
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Pre-hospital care
- Bleeding control
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Patient stabilization
- Emergency vehicle operation
Certification
Emergency Medical Technician certification
North Carolina Firefighter Certification
Hazardous Materials Awareness,Operations, Product Control and PPE certification
Emergency Vehicle Driver Certification
Timeline
Firefighter
Elizabeth City Fire Department
09.2022 - 04.2026
Part Time Body Shop Assistant
Andy Whites Collision Center
07.2021 - 05.2022
Emergency Medical Technician -
College of The Albemarle
High School Diploma -
Perquimans County High School