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James Kalman

Lebanon,Pennsylvania

Summary

Dynamic and adept professional with a proven track record in emergency response and site safety, honed at Traffic Plan and various fire departments. Excelled in hazard management and clear communication, ensuring swift, effective decision-making, and operational efficiency. Skilled in fire pump, and ariel ladder operations, help me to achieve exceptional outcomes in high-pressure environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Construction Flagger

Traffic Plan
Stevens, PA
11.2024 - Current
  • Intervened quickly in emergency situations to stop traffic and clear pathways for emergency vehicle movements.
  • Helped set up sites before work and clean up locations after end of operations.
  • Directed traffic around construction sites using hand signals, flags, and signs.
  • Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
  • Used appropriate signage to correctly direct multi-directional traffic.

Firefighter

Cornwall Volunteer Fire Deparment
Cornwall, PA
11.2024 - Current
  • Analyzed situations to quickly adopt courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances.
  • Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
  • Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
  • Established and managed water supplies to support suppression activities.
  • Located hydrants and operated pumps at proper pressure to evaluate adequacy of water system and availability of water supply.

Firefighter

Paramus Fire Department
Paramus, NJ
10.2020 - 06.2024
  • Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
  • Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
  • Performed search and rescue operations in hazardous environments.
  • Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
  • Operated specialized equipment such as pumps, aerial ladder trucks, and hazardous material units.

Delivery Driver

Plymouth Park Pharmacy
Fair Lawn, NJ
10.2022 - 10.2023
  • Checked loads against shipping papers to verify contents and identify special handling requirements.
  • Managed accurate recordkeeping by distributing invoices, collecting payments and updating logs.
  • Identified mechanical problems with vehicles, completed basic repairs and helped coordinate more serious maintenance needs.
  • Utilized GPS and maps for efficient route planning.
  • Stayed up-to-date on changing local roads and construction areas that may affect routes.

Education

High School Diploma -

Paramus High School
Paramus, NJ
06-2024

HoHoKus School of Trade
Paterson, NJ
06-2024

Skills

  • Carpentry
  • Short time stick welding
  • First aid training
  • Fire pump operation
  • Hazard management
  • Apparatus maintenance
  • Building construction
  • Clear communication

Certification

  • CPR Certified
  • Certified Fire Fighter 1 (Pro Board)
  • Certified Fire Fighter 2 (Pro Board)
  • Certified Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations
  • Incident Command I100, I200 & I700 Training

Timeline

Construction Flagger

Traffic Plan
11.2024 - Current

Firefighter

Cornwall Volunteer Fire Deparment
11.2024 - Current

Delivery Driver

Plymouth Park Pharmacy
10.2022 - 10.2023

Firefighter

Paramus Fire Department
10.2020 - 06.2024

High School Diploma -

Paramus High School

HoHoKus School of Trade

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