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Jakeb Branch

Goochland,VA

Summary

Dynamic professional with experience at Goochland Fire Rescue, excelling in patient care and critical thinking under pressure. Proven ability to prioritize tasks effectively, ensuring timely medical response. Strong teamwork skills complemented by a solid foundation in firefighting principles, enhancing decision-making in emergencies. Committed to safety and community education.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

FF/EMT

Goochland Fire Rescue
07.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
  • Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
  • Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
  • Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
  • Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which enabled proper decision-making in emergency situations.
  • Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.

Maintenance Manager

Sabot Services LLC.
06.2007 - 07.2023
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time..
  • Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
  • Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
  • Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.

Volunteer Firefighter

Manakin Fire Rescue
11.2008 - 06.2023
  • Volunteered in a combination department, working alongside volunteers and career members for 15 years.
  • Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
  • Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
  • Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
  • Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.

Warehouse Worker

Southern States Cooperative
02.2014 - 05.2014
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 100 pounds.
  • Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
  • Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
  • Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
  • Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.

Education

GED -

Goochland High School
Goochland, VA
06-2010

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem-solving
  • Decision-making
  • Teamwork and cooperation

Timeline

FF/EMT

Goochland Fire Rescue
07.2023 - Current

Warehouse Worker

Southern States Cooperative
02.2014 - 05.2014

Volunteer Firefighter

Manakin Fire Rescue
11.2008 - 06.2023

Maintenance Manager

Sabot Services LLC.
06.2007 - 07.2023

GED -

Goochland High School
Jakeb Branch