Jeffrey Connell
North Branch
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with extensive experience as a Firefighter with the City of Detroit and an 11 Bravo Infantryman in the U.S. Army. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and teamwork, excelling in high-pressure environments. Skilled in emergency response and fire suppression, with a proven track record of enhancing team performance and fostering collaboration for mission success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter
City of Detroit
01.2017 - Current
- 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.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
11 Bravo Infantryman
U.S Army
04.2011 - 04.2017
- Enhanced team performance by conducting regular training sessions on tactical operations and weapon handling.
- Preserved the integrity of classified information by adhering to strict security procedures in handling sensitive documents and communications equipment.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration with support units such as artillery, aviation, and engineering to ensure mission success.
- Supported unit retention efforts by fostering a sense of pride and camaraderie among team members, leading to higher reenlistment rates within the infantry.
Education
Criminal Justice -
Baker College
Flint, MISkills
- Leadership qualities
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Structural firefighting strategies
- Decision-making under pressure
- Hazardous materials handling
- Emergency response
- Fire prevention education
- Fire apparatus operation
- Wildland firefighting tactics
- Personal protective equipment
- Physical fitness maintenance
- Fire suppression
- Fire behavior analysis
- Rope rescue techniques
- Incident command system
- Technical rescue operations
- Vehicle extrication techniques
- Confined space entry
- Fire investigation procedures
- Regulation enforcement
- Continuous learning attitude
- Critical thinking
- Public relations
- Problem-solving capacity
- Victim stabilization
- Building construction
- Emergency medical services
- First aid and CPR
- Wildfire suppression
- Fire prevention
- Fire inspection suppression
- Fire safety
- Leadership and supervision
- Report preparation
- Firefighting
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Rescue equipment use
- Emergency support
- Fire response rescue direction
- Medical response
- Public safety and security
- Emergency management
- Plans of care initiation
- Emergency response procedures
- Patient care documentation
- Crisis communications
- Medical team collaboration
- Community relations
- Cultural sensitivity
- Staff scheduling
- Dispatch
- Mass casualty events
Timeline
Firefighter
City of Detroit
01.2017 - Current
11 Bravo Infantryman
U.S Army
04.2011 - 04.2017
Criminal Justice -
Baker College
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