Jacqueline DeFrees
Bolivar,TN
Summary
Fire safety professional with commitment to maintaining high standards and ensuring safety compliance. Proven track record of thorough inspections and effective risk mitigation strategies. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability in dynamic environments. Skilled in fire codes, safety protocols, and hazard identification.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Inspector/Fire Investigator
Davie Fire Rescue
04.2017 - 09.2023
- Checked various multi-family residential and business construction sites to determine fire code compliance
- Reviewed blueprints and plans for new or remodeled buildings to verify structures met fire safety codes.
- Enhanced public safety with regular communication to property owners and managers on fire prevention methods.
- Guided property owners through the process of correcting violations, fostering compliance with applicable regulations.
- Supported fellow inspectors by sharing knowledge and expertise in specific areas of concern.
- Wrote detailed reports of fire inspections, fire code violations observed and corrective recommendations offered.
- Examined fire sites to gather evidence such as glass, metal fragments, charred wood and accelerant residue.
- Manufactured preliminary and complete reports on fire origins and causes by observing scene and interviewing witnesses.
Firefighter/Paramedic
Davie Fire Rescue
08.2003 - 04.2017
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills while serving as a mentor to new firefighters, fostering a culture of teamwork and professionalism within the department.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Improved operational efficiency by helping maintain apparatuses, equipment, and facilities according to established standards.
Education
State of Florida Certification - Firefighting
Broward Fire Academy
Davie, FL03-2003
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
Kean University
Union, NJ01-1994
Skills
- Fire Prevention Strategies
- Blueprint Reading
- Time management abilities
- Fire Investigation Techniques
- Fire Safety Education
- Occupancy classification
- Code enforcement
- Fire protection systems
- Hazard Identification
- First Aid/CPR
Accomplishments
Voted as Fire Investigator of the Year 2022 in Broward County, FL
Timeline
Fire Inspector/Fire Investigator
Davie Fire Rescue
04.2017 - 09.2023
Firefighter/Paramedic
Davie Fire Rescue
08.2003 - 04.2017
State of Florida Certification - Firefighting
Broward Fire Academy
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
Kean University
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