Years of professional experience
James Schuster
Fairfield,OH
Summary
Firefighter EMT 2000-present
Fire Officer 1&2 - 2006-present
Safety Officer 1&2 - 2007-present
FSI - 2008 -present
Overview
22
22
3
3
Certification
Work History
Firefighter /Emergency Medical Technician
Whitewater Township Fire Department
Hooven, OH
08.2000 - Current
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Maintained close contact with dispatch to receive and share information about current fires, equipment movements and incoming personnel.
- Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
- Notified fire dispatchers to detail difficulties encountered, request additional firefighters and obtain emergency supplies.
- Inspected buildings for pre-fire plans, fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances.
- Operated pumping engine to direct water pressure in hose and nozzle for most efficient operation.
- Removed individuals from dangerous situations and offered emergency assistance for minor and critical concerns.
- Carried, placed and extended ladders in training and in emergencies.
Code Enforcement Inspector
State Fire Marshal's Office
Reynoldsburg, OH
11.2013 - Current
- Enforced compliance with state regulations and ordinances pertaining to land use, zoning, nuisance housing, building codes, and health and safety.
- Conducted various field investigations.
- Prepared evidence in support of legal actions taken.
- Drafted, researched and rewrote municipal codes.
- Made and submitted reports detailing finding and any actions taken.
- Completed inspections of current construction, refurbishment and repair projects.
- Re-inspected commercial and residential constructions which previously failed inspections.
Firefighter /Emergency Medical Technician
Crosby Township Fire Department
Harrison , Ohio
03.2017 - Current
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Maintained close contact with dispatch to receive and share information about current fires, equipment movements and incoming personnel.
- Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
- Notified fire dispatchers to detail difficulties encountered, request additional firefighters and obtain emergency supplies.
- Operated pumping engine to direct water pressure in hose and nozzle for most efficient operation.
- Removed individuals from dangerous situations and offered emergency assistance for minor and critical concerns.
- Carried, placed and extended ladders in training and in emergencies.
Education
High School Diploma -
William Henry Harrison High School
Harrison, OH06.1997
Skills
- Drills and Demonstrations
- Burning Building Entry Tactics
- Emergency Response
- Water Emergency Response
- Fire Prevention Education
- Fire Suppression Techniques
- Pump and Hose Management
- Safety Equipment Inspection
- Smoke Suppression and Removal
- Hazard Identification
- Dispatch Communication
- Station and Equipment Cleaning
- Detailed Reporting
- Post-Fire Inspection
- Alarm Response
- Accident Site Response
- Basic Life Support
- Hazardous Material Handling
- Map Reading
- Mass Casualty Incident Response
- Decision Making
- Data Analysis
- Employee Training
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Vehicle and Equipment Operation
- Team Building
- Quality Assessment
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
Certification
- CFI - Certified Fire Inspector
- CFR - Certified First Responder
- EVOC - Emergency Vehicle Operators Course
- Fire Officer 1&2
- Safety Officer 1&2
- CPR Instructor