Confident Firefighter works effectively as part of cohesive team. Highly trained individual with great mechanical aptitude and background in medical response and fire suppression. Handles issues quickly and resolves conflicts successfully.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Pit Road Firefighter
NASCAR
04.2019 - Current
Operate fire suppression equipment (fire extinguishers, fire blankets, foam systems) effectively and efficiently during pit stops or emergency situations.
Quickly assess fire situations, contain fires, and coordinate with other safety crew members to evacuate the area if necessary. Provide support to the driver in case of vehicle fire.
Substation Electrician
Orange And Rockland Utilities
09.1999 - Current
Inspected and tested equipment and circuits to identify malfunctions or defects, using wiring diagrams and testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters or ammeters.
Tested insulators and bushings of equipment by inducing voltage across insulation, testing current and calculating insulation loss.
Opened and closed switches to isolate defective relays, performing adjustments or repairs.
Builds substations, installs conduit, and pulls and installs control cables.
Consulted manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams and engineering personnel to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and determine optimum equipment functioning.
Safety Crew
Orange County Fair Speedway
04.1994 - Current
Immediately respond to accidents or incidents on the track, driving the safety truck to the scene of the event while following track safety protocols.
Work with race officials, emergency medical teams, and other safety personnel to assess the situation, provide support, and coordinate response efforts.
Assist in the extrication of drivers from vehicles when necessary, using the proper tools and techniques to ensure safe removal.
In the event of a fire, utilize fire suppression equipment in the safety truck to contain or extinguish flames, and support emergency medical teams as needed.
Dispatcher
Orange And Rockland Utilities
11.1991 - 09.1999
Answered phone calls and responded to customer emails.
Oversaw route and condition of field units to manage daily schedule and maintain organized shifts.
Use radio, phone, or computer to send crews or other field units to appropriate locations.
Volunteer Firefighter
Mechanicstown Fire Department
11.1989 - 07.1999
Enhanced teamwork among the crew by participating in regular training sessions, drills, and exercises.
Collaborated closely with fellow firefighters to ensure smooth communication and coordination during emergencies.
Assisted in reducing property damage during fires with strategic placement of ladders, hoses, and other firefighting equipment.
Administered first aid and conducted emergent response management.
Lineman
Orange And Rockland Utilities
09.1989 - 11.1991
Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
Added or removed wire to shorten or lengthen lines, using various types of splices, connectors and clamps.
Worked on both dead and energized lines.
Installed and maintained overhead electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
Inspected power lines and poles for signs of damage or wear, interference, and degradation, and reported findings to supervisor.
Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
Meter Reader
Orange And Rockland Utilities
09.1987 - 09.1989
Accurately read and record meter readings for residential and commercial customers.
Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
Checked for leaks or damage to identify and report potential issues affecting service quality or billing accuracy.
Checked accuracy of meters against previous data and kept detailed reports of inconsistencies.